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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 13, 2024 20:10:17 GMT -5
Well if it makes you feel any better the cockpit and engine look fantastic.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 14, 2024 6:02:43 GMT -5
These Eduard kits, while frustrating at times to put together, build up into a VERY good end product Gil and I have an idea that with your skillset, will be able to navigate your way through. Eduard does make PE engine panels for these kits if you're looking to open a panel or two.
Your pit and engine are indeed looking quite the part man.
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Post by tucohoward on Feb 14, 2024 9:42:42 GMT -5
Looks really good, Gil! It seems very few kits that have the parts to display opened up work well closed up unless you leave out half the parts and even then a lot of the time cowlings and covers don't fit well. Tamiya managed it with their 1/32 kits but not much else on that list.
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Post by handiabled on Feb 14, 2024 10:11:13 GMT -5
This looks terrific so far! I hate cowlings that aren't molded to fit detailed work under them. With as great as your BMW powerplant looks I kinda hope you leave some cowling open to be able to see it
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Post by mrversatile on Feb 15, 2024 10:50:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouragement guys. I have since installed the cowling and had to use the heat from a soldering iron to reshape the lower part of the cowling on the starboard side near the wing root which was molded at the wrong angle. I got it straightened out and formed up. I also installed the cannon compartment cover. I debated opening up a cowling cover, but I really wanted more of a clean look on this one since I have a Tamiya D-9 in my display with all the covers open. It will take a bit of filler at various points to take her to the primer stage. More pics soon.
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Post by reserve on Feb 15, 2024 14:21:57 GMT -5
Spend alot of scratch on a model kit and one would think you'd not have to do all this extra just to get it built...I understand and admire your tenacity as this would have been in my garbage bucket by now.
Looks like I'll be avoiding Eduard model kits it's disappointing to see all the trouble everyone seems to be having with them
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Post by M1Carbine on Feb 15, 2024 20:32:09 GMT -5
Gil - WOW, another stunner. Bookmarked!
-Bob
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 17, 2024 9:36:56 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouragement guys. I have since installed the cowling and had to use the heat from a soldering iron to reshape the lower part of the cowling on the starboard side near the wing root which was molded at the wrong angle. I got it straightened out and formed up. I also installed the cannon compartment cover. I debated opening up a cowling cover, but I really wanted more of a clean look on this one since I have a Tamiya D-9 in my display with all the covers open. It will take a bit of filler at various points to take her to the primer stage. More pics soon. Looking forward to those Gil. These Eduard A variants can be tricky to close up but I know you'll prevail over the issues.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 17, 2024 9:41:45 GMT -5
Spend alot of scratch on a model kit and one would think you'd not have to do all this extra just to get it built...I understand and admire your tenacity as this would have been in my garbage bucket by now. Looks like I'll be avoiding Eduard model kits it's disappointing to see all the trouble everyone seems to be having with them They are frustrating to build at several points in the build but as long as one moves slowly and purposefully, the issues can be dealt with and overcome to make for a true gem of a build. I built an A8-R2 for the first Butcher Bird GB back in 2013 and may build another one of these as I feel I could have worked on the main gear strut angles a little more but was happy with the outcome. Apologies to Gil for hi-jacking the thread....just trying to show the potential of these kits.
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Post by mrversatile on Feb 17, 2024 10:40:46 GMT -5
Yeah, I agree that the potential for the final result is good. The other Eduard build I completed was the BF110C. The problems with those kits are notorious and I suffered through most of them and came out with this:
Loved the result, but not the process. Just unnecessary in IMO.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 17, 2024 10:50:31 GMT -5
Yeah, I agree that the potential for the final result is good. The other Eduard build I completed was the BF110C. The problems with those kits are notorious and I suffered through most of them and came out with this: Loved the result, but not the process. Just unnecessary in IMO. LOLOL!! I definitely hear you on that Gil!! That 110 turned out a real beauty. I'm going to have to get with you on that one because I've got an Eduard 110 in the stash.
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Post by TJ on Feb 20, 2024 5:02:35 GMT -5
I've never suffered through the early Eduard 190's. But I've heard if you want them closed up its a lot of work. The new ones are much better.
Impressive work on yours
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Post by mrversatile on Feb 25, 2024 11:22:24 GMT -5
Here is my next update. Bodywork, primer and pre-shade completed. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/9QvTQRDZ/fw190a8preshade.jpg)
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 25, 2024 13:53:26 GMT -5
Nice. Look forward to the next step
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Post by handiabled on Feb 26, 2024 9:47:22 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing color on this!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 27, 2024 10:07:46 GMT -5
Here is my next update. Bodywork, primer and pre-shade completed. Oh yeah......we're gettin' to the good part now.........
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Post by mrversatile on Feb 27, 2024 20:15:18 GMT -5
Here is some color. I made a little change to the livery. It is the same aircraft but I noticed there was a slightly different variant of the same in the instructions. The lower engine cowling is painted yellow so I figured it would give it a little more character. Actually it is the aircraft depicted on the box art above. So I started by painting the yellow on the cowling and the red band on the rear fuselage instead of using the decal. Of course, I will reverse mask in preparation for the blue underside and base. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/yYqF7kmg/fw190a8color.jpg)
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 27, 2024 21:16:34 GMT -5
Good moves on the bright colors against the primer instead of the color coats Gil. Lookin' good buddy!!
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Post by TJ on Feb 28, 2024 4:08:43 GMT -5
So much easier to do it as you have. Paint color and then mask for camo
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Post by cbaltrin on Mar 4, 2024 19:40:11 GMT -5
That's looking great. Your cockpit detail looks excellent.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 4, 2024 23:07:49 GMT -5
Lovely work. That looks great.
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Post by jeaton01 on Mar 5, 2024 1:50:24 GMT -5
Looks real nice!
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Post by TJ on Mar 5, 2024 5:31:38 GMT -5
I like that mottling
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 5, 2024 6:01:01 GMT -5
Colors, camo pattern and mottle effects all came out first class. I can remember when I first started painting Luftwaffe aircraft and was scared to death of mottle patterns. After a few tries I finally got it down. A little tedious with the work but not nearly as hard as I thought it would be. Lookin' good Gil!!
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Post by Medicman71 on Mar 5, 2024 16:09:11 GMT -5
It looks really nice!
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Post by handiabled on Mar 6, 2024 2:57:29 GMT -5
Excellent job on painting the mottle on this!
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Post by mrversatile on Mar 6, 2024 7:06:49 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Painting is always a fun step for me, especially these colorful Luftwaffe birds. I painted this with classic Model Master enamels. These classics are easier to spray that most acrylics, especially for the mottling. Less over spray and tip drying.
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Post by TJ on Mar 9, 2024 3:58:22 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Painting is always a fun step for me, especially these colorful Luftwaffe birds. I painted this with classic Model Master enamels. These classics are easier to spray that most acrylics, especially for the mottling. Less over spray and tip drying. That's all I used until they were gone. I still have bottles with $1.49 on them
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 16, 2024 16:41:41 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Painting is always a fun step for me, especially these colorful Luftwaffe birds. I painted this with classic Model Master enamels. These classics are easier to spray that most acrylics, especially for the mottling. Less over spray and tip drying. You've got that right good buddy Gil.
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