Eduard 1/48 Fw190 D-9

[Joe Rix]

Despite the issues you're encountering, you are doing one heck of a smart job on your 190. Excellent solutions you have going there.

[tucohoward]

Thanks, guys! Threw a little paint at it so it's starting to look like something. I went with MRP Grunblau for the late war fuselage color, Mr. Color RLM 76 for the painted wing areas, and MCW Bare Metal for the, wait for it...bare metal. A little MRP White Aluminum as well. I've done some research into the scheme on this aircraft and will deviate from Eduard's interpretation. There is only one photo of this plane so not a lot to go on but I think it's more likely that the upper fuselage was 81/82 and the upper wings were 83/75. That's what I'm going with anyway.

Cheers,
Jay

[kyledehart5]

Excellent.

[stikpusher]

I love that multi color subassemblies work on the airframe undersides! That sure emphasizes the dispersed nature of the German aircraft industry in 1945!

[handiabled]

I agree with Carlos with the fuselage paint. This is coming together just grand! Standing by for more!

[lyle]

Very late to the show, but…Wow, what amazing work! Magnificent.

[tucohoward]

Thanks, fellows! Had some time this afternoon to throw some paint at it. Basic camo done I think. I'll see if I'm still happy with it tomorrow haha.

Cheers,
Jay

[406 Silverado]

Good LORD man!! That paint is just on a whole nuther level Jay. The Bare Metal from MCW seems to have worked out very well for you. I used Matte Aluminum on my D-9 but this looks a tad bit better than my attempt.

[kyledehart5]

Beautiful work!!

[Joe Rix]

That is a stellar paint job Jay. Right in line with your usual awesome standards. Top notch.

[handiabled]

You make your Luft camo jobs look so effortless with just outstanding results.

[lyle]

This is coming along very well!

[blkhwkmatt]

Looking outstanding! Great work on using the plastic shims to get everything all lined up. I too have seen somewhere are reference to using a bit of sprue glued below the cockpit to widen the fuselage just enough to seal the wing root gap. Can't recall now if I did that on the one D-9 I built when they first came out or not though. Thanks for the update. Paint looks spot on! Way to nail the look. I do like your take on the scheme as well.

[Green KreationZ]

Your paint work is phenomenal!

[deafpanzer]

Outstanding paint job! Makes sense to paint the tail stripes instead of using the decals.

[hasenpfeffer]

Yep, very cool scheme. Paint is coming together nicely. This is the plan for my next D-9, or at least something similar with the late war RLM76.

[deafpanzer]

The camo came out great!

[tucohoward]

Jan 20, 2024 9:36:00 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Outstanding paint job! Makes sense to paint the tail stripes instead of using the decals.

Thanks, everybody! Actually this kit doesn't give you a decal option for any of the fuselage ID bands. That's ok with me since decals almost always give me a problem at some point, and this build is no exception haha. Details coming soon.

Jay

[thug626]

Your paint work is outstanding! I like that the ID bands are painted on. I tried using decals once. I have found it far easier and get much better results by painting them on.

[tucohoward]

Thanks, guys! So as usual I had a decal issue. One of the lower wing crosses just stuck, didn't want to move, and ultimately folded up and I couldn't save it. No spare decals for this cross type as I generally do 109s and they don't use this one. Dug a Maketar mask set which I was pleasantly surprised I actually had in 1/48 scale. I have a lot of 1/32. Sealed the seams Mr. Masking Sol R, love that stuff, and then used some post-its to mask a wider area. Don't need any overspray at this point. Love post-its for quick general masking. Painted with Mr. Surfacer 1500 black which is what I use for pretty much anything that needs to be black. Super smooth satin finish. I'm happy with the result. I also assembled the upper IP with kit PE.

Cheers,
Jay

[thug626]

Nice recovery!

[kyledehart5]

Great save!! That’s turned out great!

[tucohoward]

Since this is my first 190 I'm not quite sure about the upper IP positioning. Instructions are kind of vague on this. Seems like it just buts up against the firewall and stops when the IP contacts the upper fuselage, sort of floating. The front canopy section fits over it fine so I guess it's correct.

Cheers,
Jay

[406 Silverado]

That looks about right Jay and your progress is just amazing with this. I do love me some D-9's and this ones looking GOOD.

Here's a reference pic for you:

[dodgy]

Simply superb. I really admire the way you've stuck with it and the result is stunning. I've got this bookmarked.

[Green KreationZ]

Looking great! I’m glad I’m building the same kit as you. I’ll refer to yours as reference haha.

[kyledehart5]

Brilliant work Jay!! I know nothing about 190s except that I like how they looks. But I think your progress looks great

[handiabled]

Looks like you nailed it!

[TJ]

[tucohoward]

Thanks, guys! Decal problems again. This time the upper wing crosses. Every time I feel like I have a handle on these new Eduard decals something happens. Removed all that would come off with tape, sanded smooth, touched up paint, and went for the masks again. This thing has been very close to being tossed in the trash can several times and it's probably still 50/50 but it's safe for now.

Cheers,
Jay