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Post by Ian H. on Aug 29, 2022 18:54:05 GMT
I think it is time to start a new plane project so I decided to build one of these Darth Vader planes. This is the dreaded FW-190A-8/R-2 Sturmbock bomber killer variant from Revell. I have several aftermarket items for the plane; Eduard Look Instrument Panel and seat harnesses, Eagle Editions resin weighted prop and Eagle Editions Decals. Sadly, Jerry Crandall from Eagle Editions passed away back in June from Covid complications. Jerry was a great artist, historian and author and possessed enormous knowledge about the air war over Europe so his was a huge loss to the modeling and historical community. However, I think Judy Crandall and the rest of the Eagle Editions team are going to keep the creatives fire lit. I will be building Hptm. Willi Moritz' black-nose FW-190 from JG.3. Like Paul B's Jagdpanther on the ground, I always thought the -190 was probably one of the most menacing looking prop fighters in WW2.  |
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 30, 2022 0:31:50 GMT
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Post by Paul B on Aug 30, 2022 4:16:09 GMT
Oh wow, a butcher bird in 1/32  . I agree about how this thing looks, it has that "I will get you and you will regret it" look about it  . Very nice additions you have collected there also Ian, the prop alone looks fantastic. Shame about Jerry Crandall passing on, I hope that the Eagle Editions team keep running the shop though. |
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Post by tommygunn on Aug 30, 2022 4:17:35 GMT
Big difference in detail.
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wouter
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Post by wouter on Aug 30, 2022 6:28:50 GMT
oh wow, Ian does another one, and my favourite German bird: the FW190 (though actually, my number one German bird is the Ta152, which is a longer 190 really, isn't it?  ). I'm really looking forward to this, and 1/32...blimey, one can go nuts on this. I'll put my share on the front row ^^ |
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Post by SteveM on Aug 30, 2022 16:53:40 GMT
Brilliant choice Ian.
This is a great kit by all accounts so looking forward to seeing this in your hands fella!
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Post by Robbo on Aug 30, 2022 20:00:32 GMT
This is a big one and lovely extras too
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Post by Boots on Aug 30, 2022 20:26:45 GMT
Count me in......luvly looking bird and a much nicer prop  |
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 31, 2022 0:33:50 GMT
Thanks, gents!
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 4, 2022 13:06:44 GMT
I started work on the FW-190 tub and after priming I applied some Vallejo RLM66 and then did some post shading with some Vallejo Gunship Grey FS36118. I then added the kit decals to the side consoles. Seat, instrument panel and cockpit weathering are next. Revell also did a nice job with molding on the exterior side armor plate for the Sturmbock version.   |
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wouter
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Post by wouter on Sept 4, 2022 13:14:26 GMT
Good show! Glad to see a start being made.
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Post by Paul B on Sept 4, 2022 13:17:48 GMT
Lovely colour  |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 4, 2022 13:25:29 GMT
Thanks, gents!
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 5, 2022 0:04:35 GMT
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Post by Paul B on Sept 5, 2022 3:54:44 GMT
That looks really good  |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 5, 2022 6:03:13 GMT
Thank you, Mr. B!!!
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Post by armorguy on Sept 5, 2022 9:53:45 GMT
I'm in for this candy.
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wouter
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Post by wouter on Sept 5, 2022 10:01:50 GMT
Nice detailwork on that cockpit mate.
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 5, 2022 12:40:45 GMT
Wouts, Guy----thank you, gents!
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Post by SteveM on Sept 5, 2022 19:15:12 GMT
Those belts look fantastic Ian, the rest ain't too shabby either  |
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