discussion FW190 E8.......Revell 1/72

[PaulTRose]

my entry for the gb

No idea how old it is but the last time i saw this much flash Queen were singing the soundtrack!

Going to what sort of job i can make of it but im way out of my comfort zone

 

[Jim R]

That kit has got to be 25 years old. Interesting to see how you get on.

 

[colin m]

How nice of Revell to give you all that spare plastic.

 

[yak face]

Its a nice kit paul once youve cleaned the flash off. Just a couple of areas to watch out for - be very careful cutting the engine fan off the sprue , the blades are very fragile , and watch out removing the nose ring section , the sprue gates overlap onto the front surface and its a careful clean up . The cockpit is quite good but you dont get the option to have an open canopy as the rear sliding section is moulded as part of the fuselage. When I did mine I cut this off and used a spare Airfix canopy . Whatever I’m sure it’ll be a great build , cheers tony

 

[Tim Marlow]

Flashtastic mate……sure it will clean up well though…

 

[Geoffers]

Definitely an oldie it’s a golden one for you

Good luck with your build.

Geoff.

 

[scottie3158]

Paul. I'm in

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I am sure you will fettle this one into shape Paul.

 

[Valeron]

Ill ne watching. Good luck with this oldie.

 

[PaulTRose]

Fuse and wings together

Needed some filler so should be dry tomorrow.....let the sanding commence

 

[Geoffers]

That’s good progress Paul, taking shape nicely

Geoff.

 

[papa 695]

Nice start Paul.

 

[Tworrs]

Looking good Paul.

 

[PaulTRose]

Had a few days off so no progress but ive had an idea......i fancy trying to do it 'in flight'

So im going to have a go at making a stand before i do anything else.......in case it dont work in which case it will get wheels attached

 

[PaulTRose]

Mistake cant delete

 

[Richard48]

"What do you mean Flash Gordon Approaching"?,Seat pulled up mate.
Sorry for late arrival.Glasses on.
Richard

 

[PaulTRose]

So had a go at bodging together a couple of stands......this one is the reject.....the good one is getting sprayed black......but it gives an idea of what im after

 

[PaulTRose]

Sorry guys but im going to have to withdraw from the GB

Im out of my comfort zone as it is but so many things going wrong that ive lost all enthusiasm for it.......carpet monster has been well fed.....i got the masking a little wrong and cant correct it.....paint has peeled off when i took off the tape too......and i know if i try to carry on and force the enthusiasm i will make a bigger mess of it

But i look forward to watching the rest of you doing 190s

 

[scottie3158]

That's a real pity, but onwards and upwards to the next one mate.

 

[Nicko]

Bad luck Paul. But we've all been there, and doubtless will be again at some point. Hope you get better luck on your next project.

Nick