Hasegawa 1/48 FW 190 A-4

[kyledehart5]

Feb 13, 2024 10:25:23 GMT -5 cbaltrin said:

Nice work on your. Cockpit--looks awesome 👌 

Thanks very much. Enjoying my first encounter with one of these Luftwaffe birds.

[406 Silverado]

A GREAT first-time end result on the paint and mottle work Kyle. It's really hard to get the mottle patterns to look exactly like references as the application process is so spiritic with mottle blotches not being exactly where the 1:1 had them most of the time. I'd for SURE be happy with those results on my first time trying to pull that off. Hell you did a LOT better than I did on my first attempt. lol

Coming along very well bro.

[kyledehart5]

Feb 14, 2024 12:37:07 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

A GREAT first-time end result on the paint and mottle work Kyle. It's really hard to get the mottle patterns to look exactly like references as the application process is so spiritic with mottle blotches not being exactly where the 1:1 had them most of the time. I'd for SURE be happy with those results on my first time trying to pull that off. Hell you did a LOT better than I did on my first attempt. lol

Coming along very well bro.

Thanks Joe! I knew it would be impossible to match the 1:1 bird but I am glad I found the photos as they led me to go with the softer style sort of blown out spots over the dots. I’m happy with it. Think it’ll look pretty good once I decal it. I’m going to shoot for that this weekend.

[hasenpfeffer]

It looks good Kyle. I agree that it is pretty random what goes on on the sides. You can see form your own photos the differences just over a short period of time that these aircraft can have. The later one looks almost like it is mostly a darker color. I also agree that once you put the markings on it will unify it quite a bit. The only suggestion I have - maybe for future Luftwaffe builds is to use a mask of sorts when painting the camo on the wings. I usually just cut wavy lines in some tape and apply it where the color transitions are. But of course this is all up to interpretation. Anyway - like I said, looking good so far, and looking forward to this scheme taking on shape.

[M1Carbine]

Kyle - Yellow nose looks awesome. Brings out the "Butcher" in the bird Beautiful job buddy.

-Bob

[kyledehart5]

Feb 15, 2024 19:55:06 GMT -5 hasenpfeffer said:

It looks good Kyle. I agree that it is pretty random what goes on on the sides. You can see form your own photos the differences just over a short period of time that these aircraft can have. The later one looks almost like it is mostly a darker color. I also agree that once you put the markings on it will unify it quite a bit. The only suggestion I have - maybe for future Luftwaffe builds is to use a mask of sorts when painting the camo on the wings. I usually just cut wavy lines in some tape and apply it where the color transitions are. But of course this is all up to interpretation. Anyway - like I said, looking good so far, and looking forward to this scheme taking on shape.

Thanks for the encouragement!  I didn’t really know what to do with the wings. Didn’t know if they were hastily repainted on airfields here and there. Considered using masks but then decided not to. After I painted it I thought maybe I should have. Next time I’ll sharpen up those lines

Feb 15, 2024 20:30:13 GMT -5 M1Carbine said:

Kyle - Yellow nose looks awesome. Brings out the "Butcher" in the bird Beautiful job buddy.

-Bob

Thank you very much. I’m having a ball with this. 

[kyledehart5]

Also worked for a minute on this. Started the decal process. 

[dean48ws]

This is a great build Kyle, been great to read through the process, I think I'll be pleased if people can recognize the aircraft type when I'm done!!!

[handiabled]

You should be building more airplanes Kyle! This looks the "Butcherbird" part perfectly with the markings going on it. It looks like the decals are laying down nice for you

[TJ]

Feb 20, 2024 0:54:41 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Also worked for a minute on this. Started the decal process. 

You're catching up.on my progress.  I'm shutdown for two weeks while new flooring gets done in the whole house

[kyledehart5]

Feb 20, 2024 2:14:55 GMT -5 dean48ws said:

This is a great build Kyle, been great to read through the process, I think I'll be pleased if people can recognize the aircraft type when I'm done!!!

Thank you! I think you’re going to do fine. 

Feb 20, 2024 3:24:32 GMT -5 handiabled said:

You should be building more airplanes Kyle! This looks the "Butcherbird" part perfectly with the markings going on it. It looks like the decals are laying down nice for you

Thanks Brent!! I usually enjoy the airplanes I do build. I have a few more in my stash now so maybe I’ll keep one in the rotation. 

Feb 20, 2024 4:46:19 GMT -5 TJ said:

Feb 20, 2024 0:54:41 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Also worked for a minute on this. Started the decal process. 

You're catching up.on my progress.  I'm shutdown for two weeks while new flooring gets done in the whole house

Hopefully that gets taken care of as quickly and smoothly as possible so you can get back at it!! Floors are always a pain having to move everything 

[speedgraflex]

Incredible decal work: your placement as well! Everything looks clean and sharp! I read through your entire thread again just to soak up or is it soak in all of the beautiful model building! A classic kit designed by one of the best design teams ever assembled. You are more than simply doing this one justice.

P.S. I was looking at your research. Impressive. Most impressive. Great views of the aircraft.

[kyledehart5]

Feb 20, 2024 14:00:09 GMT -5 speedgraflex said:

Incredible decal work: your placement as well! Everything looks clean and sharp! I read through your entire thread again just to soak up or is it soak in all of the beautiful model building! A classic kit designed by one of the best design teams ever assembled. You are more than simply doing this one justice.

P.S. I was looking at your research. Impressive. Most impressive. Great views of the aircraft.

Bruce you are too kind, really. Thank you so much. As for the research, that’s a part of any build that I usually greatly enjoy. 

[406 Silverado]

Ah yes!! The decal session! This is the part where the bird takes on some personality and this one is looking splendid so far Kyle. You're doing some good work on your first Luftwaffe build bud.

[Joe Rix]

Absolutely terrific work Kyle. the paint, gloss coat and decals are all very well done. You have some real talent for aircraft modeling and it shows with your efforts. Also, I am glad to see you moving along at a nice steady pace. You really are doing great there Kyle.

[kyledehart5]

Feb 23, 2024 6:42:53 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Ah yes!! The decal session! This is the part where the bird takes on some personality and this one is looking splendid so far Kyle. You're doing some good work on your first Luftwaffe build bud.

Feb 23, 2024 8:26:12 GMT -5 Joe Rix said:

Absolutely terrific work Kyle. the paint, gloss coat and decals are all very well done. You have some real talent for aircraft modeling and it shows with your efforts. Also, I am glad to see you moving along at a nice steady pace. You really are doing great there Kyle.

Thank you both. Just trying to keep things moving forward. I hope to finish all the decals this weekend and then get into the next phase. 

[406 Silverado]

Feb 23, 2024 15:41:12 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Feb 23, 2024 6:42:53 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Ah yes!! The decal session! This is the part where the bird takes on some personality and this one is looking splendid so far Kyle. You're doing some good work on your first Luftwaffe build bud.

Feb 23, 2024 8:26:12 GMT -5 Joe Rix said:

Absolutely terrific work Kyle. the paint, gloss coat and decals are all very well done. You have some real talent for aircraft modeling and it shows with your efforts. Also, I am glad to see you moving along at a nice steady pace. You really are doing great there Kyle.

Thank you both. Just trying to keep things moving forward. I hope to finish all the decals this weekend and then get into the next phase. 

 Just keep 'er comin' together steady Kyle. No need to rush and put time limits on it buddy. You're doing great so far.

[kyledehart5]

Feb 23, 2024 16:17:37 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Feb 23, 2024 15:41:12 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Thank you both. Just trying to keep things moving forward. I hope to finish all the decals this weekend and then get into the next phase. 

 Just keep 'er comin' together steady Kyle. No need to rush and put time limits on it buddy. You're doing great so far.

You got it. Slow and steady. 

[deafpanzer]

I have beeb working too much bur I am catching up here... really love the colors on its nose and tail!!!

[kyledehart5]

Feb 29, 2024 20:36:40 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

I have beeb working too much bur I am catching up here... really love the colors on its nose and tail!!!

hey thanks Andy!! It even has lightning bolts on the side now. Lol

[Steve Zuleski]

Excellent, Kyle, just catchin up, love it!

[kyledehart5]

Feb 29, 2024 21:23:16 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

Excellent, Kyle, just catchin up, love it!

Much appreciated!!

[kyledehart5]

Finally got the opportunity for a significant bench session today. Decals all done. Ready for a flat coat and some light weathering. Not going to be very much at all as this was a fresh airplane for Herr Graf when he took command of this unit. And it was quickly replaced with an A-5 not long after. So she’ll be fairly clean. 

[handiabled]

Outstanding work Kyle! I'm looking forward to seeing your weathering and finishing touches on this!

[kyledehart5]

Mar 3, 2024 9:01:44 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Outstanding work Kyle! I'm looking forward to seeing your weathering and finishing touches on this!

Thank you! I did notice when I posted the photos that evidently I bumped the 634 on the top of the vertical stabilizer so it is absurdly crooked. We will just pretend I didn't notice that and move on.

[hasenpfeffer]

Yep, lookin' cool Kyle! On with the (light) weathering!

[kyledehart5]

Mar 4, 2024 7:55:13 GMT -5 hasenpfeffer said:

Yep, lookin' cool Kyle! On with the (light) weathering!

Thank you! Some rain chances this week but hoping I can get a day to knock the gloss back off of her.

[TJ]

Mar 3, 2024 13:00:20 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Mar 3, 2024 9:01:44 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Outstanding work Kyle! I'm looking forward to seeing your weathering and finishing touches on this!

Thank you! I did notice when I posted the photos that evidently I bumped the 634 on the top of the vertical stabilizer so it is absurdly crooked. We will just pretend I didn't notice that and move on.

Fritz was a little tipsy when he placed the stencil to paint it......yeah that's it

[406 Silverado]

I can't tell you how many times that I've gotten a model to the photo stage and usually after I post the picture up THAT'S when I notice something not right. The tail number aint no biggie as I've done worse for sure. Your efforts on your first Luftwaffe build are to be commended Kyle. What flat coat are you going to use?

[kyledehart5]

Mar 5, 2024 5:59:09 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I can't tell you how many times that I've gotten a model to the photo stage and usually after I post the picture up THAT'S when I notice something not right. The tail number aint no biggie as I've done worse for sure. Your efforts on your first Luftwaffe build are to be commended Kyle. What flat coat are you going to use?

I have two cans of flat coat in my paint stash. Both are TS-80 so that’s what I went with. Lol