discussion Airfix Fw 190D 1:72

[dalej2014]

I decided I want something quick and simple for my next build, so this seemed a good bet. The kit is from 1976, so no idea of fit or finish. I think Airfix do this as a starter kit now?
Anyway, two sprues, plus lower wings and canopy, and some decals. The kit is so old I had to use all my Google-fu to find conversion for the old Airfix "M" paints, then found I'm still missing some after buying the model colour case! Sheesh.
So, late Luftwaffe paints on order, I can start to build...

 

[The Smythe Meister]

I decided I want something quick and simple for my next build, so this seemed a good bet. The kit is from 1976, so no idea of fit or finish. I think Airfix do this as a starter kit now?
Anyway, two sprues, plus lower wings and canopy, and some decals. The kit is so old I had to use all my Google-fu to find conversion for the old Airfix "M" paints, then found I'm still missing some after buying the model colour case! Sheesh.
So, late Luftwaffe paints on order, I can start to build...

Excellent stuff Dale,
I'm in

 

[dalej2014]

Excellent stuff Dale,
I'm in :smiling3:

Welcome along sir.

 

[AlanG]

Wurger? Surprise surprise i'm in

 

[dalej2014]

Wurger? Surprise surprise i'm in :smiling3:

I don't know what a Wurger is, but welcome along!

 

[Airborne01]

I don't know what a Wurger is, but welcome along!

Been mentioned previously - 'Wurger' is a German name for the bird called a Shrike - the other name is the 'Butcher Bird' because it hangs its victims on thorn bushes!
Sreve

 

[dalej2014]

Been mentioned previously - 'Wurger' is a German name for the bird called a Shrike - the other name is the 'Butcher Bird' because it hangs its victims on thorn bushes!
Sreve

Ah. That makes sense. Live and learn. Thanks for the information.

 

[Guest]

Well, almost. The German word is Würger, the Umlaut makes a difference as to whether the word exists or not

 

[Airborne01]

Well, almost. The German word is Würger, the Umlaut makes a difference as to whether the word exists or not

Not a techie, can't do umlauts Jacko!
Steve

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Not a techie, can't do umlauts Jacko!
Steve

Ha.... Just thinking the same thing!!

 

[dalej2014]

Forgot how tiny and fiddly this scale is. Still, pilot painted and cockpit primed.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Nice start with the pilot. :smiling3:
This scale sure is fiddly.... the exact reason that I only do planes in 1/48th!!

 

[dalej2014]

And despite looking like some weird creature that's the fuselage glued.

 

[dalej2014]

Could an @admin move this thread to the aircraft under construction please? Sorry - should have moved before building! Thanks.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Clamps, glorious Clamps.
..... Never can have too many of em !!

 

[scottie3158]

Dale, count be in.

 

[AlanG]

Could an @admin move this thread to the aircraft under construction please? Sorry - should have moved before building! Thanks.

Done

I'll sit quietly in the corner and watch now Dale. I wouldn't want to write anything else to be judged wrong.

 

[dalej2014]

Done

I'll sit quietly in the corner and watch now Dale. I wouldn't want to write anything else to be judged wrong

Not at all. My fault entirely for posting this in the wrong section to begin with. Sorry guys.
Edit - and I've just seen it's already been moved! Thanks so much for the prompt action.uch appreciated

 

[dalej2014]

It's beginning to look a lot like a plane...

 

[dalej2014]

Clamps, glorious Clamps. :smiling3:
..... Never can have too many of em !!

When I got back into modelling I bought a starter kit of tools. It included 8 of these mini clamps, 4 double this size and a couple of big "pistol" handle clamps. An absolute bargain find, and has served all my needs so far