discussion (Johns)1:24 Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-5/A-6

[john i am]

Hi guys n girls here's my entry for the 1/24 sig build hope you like it.


I would describe the kit as a cheap n cheerful offering although it was part of a double deal from Airfix the other being the typhoon the pair for £75.00 I find it somewhat disappointing as it's lacking I a lot of detail and I can see that there will be a fair amount of cleaning and filling of parts.


Okay here's the artwork and what's inside more later.......................


Thanks for looking and any help and comments you leave cheers John View attachment 119812


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[Guest]

£75 the pair???????


That's the 190 for free then!


I've always wanted to build this kit so I'll enjoy your one John

 

[john i am]

£75 the pair???????
That's the 190 for free then!


I've always wanted to build this kit so I'll enjoy your one John

Yeah Patrick I was lucky enough to get the two for £75. I'm really happy I didn't pay the going price for the 190 as I maybe standing on top of a very tall building looking for a fast way down right now. £25 would be the absolute maximum I'd advise paying for this kit and feel a fair purchase price for both parties would be £20.


It will be straight oob build and I maybe might add some scratched details if I can find ref: from somewhere.


Thanks John

 

[geegad]

Well looking forward to seeing your huge kit never built one of these aircraft so u can inspire me too build one

 

[john i am]

A little WIP pics


Post complete cockpit laters but I've had to make a seat cushion for the pilot as he looked a little awkward and uncomfortable. I hope Hans appreciates the extra work! More painting dry brushing wash coming soon. Thanks for looking in and comments cheers John View attachment 119834


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[Dave W]

I fancied doing one of these.But I definately wouldn't pay the RRP as it needs a lot of work to make a decent model. Looking forward to seeing what you can do with it John.

 

[john i am]

I fancied doing one of these.But I definately wouldn't pay the RRP as it needs a lot of work to make a decent model. Looking forward to seeing what you can do with it John.

I'm kinda of hoping that Hans will fill the cockpit Dave as it's really lacking of detail and as I said £20 and no more for this kit otherwise you'll feel cheated.
But I'll do my best and see how if turns out

 

[Guest]

I'm really interested to see how this one turns!

 

[papa 695]

Nice one John looking forward to seeing this one being built. It should keep you busy for awhile

 

[stona]

Be aware that there are some fit issues with the engine and front cowling ring. I last built one 20+ years ago and don't remember exactly what I did to fix it. I'm sure a google of some other builds will throw up a solution.


Good luck!


Cheers


Steve

 

[john i am]

Be aware that there are some fit issues with the engine and front cowling ring. I last built one 20+ years ago and don't remember exactly what I did to fix it. I'm sure a google of some other builds will throw up a solution.
Good luck!


Cheers


Steve

Thanks for the heads up im coming to that stage very soon:-(

 

[john i am]

Hi everyone a small update of WIP re scribe of panel lines and some office work more dry brush and washes required. Thanks for looking in and any comments left cheers John


More later...........................View attachment 120410


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[colin m]

Something not right about that first photo - I can't quite put my finger on it, but something is not right.

 

[john i am]

Tiny update lol. A re scribe of the tail fin as the actual detail was barely noticeable. I've cleaned up all the guns (6) drilled out the barrels. A lot of parts cleaned and tidied up and primed to help in the next stages of progress. Thanks for looking in cheers John View attachment 120947

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[john i am]

A bit more wip thanks for looking in and any comment left cheers John View attachment 121180

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[Guest]

That's coming along nicely John - what colour green are you using there?

 

[john i am]

That's coming along nicely John - what colour green are you using there?

Rlm2 or vallejo model air 44

 

[john i am]

Hi folks a bit more WIP


Ok having being informed (thanks stona)of the bad ill fitting parts I "tried" a dry fit.


Not a chance so this is going to require the patience of a saint loads of super glue and a roll of masking tape loads of swearing and cursing. Hopefully more later................................. Thanks John View attachment 121265


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[Guest]

That looks very good and very large!

 

[john i am]

A minor victory in this battle but the war is not over by a long shot View attachment 121395



Well to anyone who as built and completed this model previously I hope you received an award a medal or at the very least a certificate. Too anyone else who hasn't built the 190 do yourself a favour Don't! As it's very painful and tiresome. From the cockpit to cowling ring as stona had warned me is a complete nightmare to get right. I've spent the best part of the day trying and this is where I'm at. This kit is definitely not for the short tempered amongst us


But I'll keep fighting the good fight and see if I can kick it into some kind of submission as I see other problems on the horizon more later.......................................l


Thanks for looking in cheers John

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