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  • colin m
    Moderator
    • Dec 2008
    • 8740
    • Colin
    • Stafford, UK

    #1

    Tamiya 1:72 Focke Wulf 190 A-3

    Strange how things turn out. I wasn't really planning to start a new build so soon after my Fury, but, the wife is away for the weekend, daughter No.2 tends to only come out of her room for feeding, so I was sort of on my own.
    So, what to do ? Well after two 'vintage' Airfix kits in a row I decided to try something a bit easier. I reached for the oldest model in the stash, I bought this years ago and just never got around to building it. The little 1:72 Tamiya FW 190 A-3.
    It's a modern Tamiya, so the details is very good.
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    It doesn't take long to gat a bit of paint on the various bits and pieces.

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    Just an example of Tamiya's detail.
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    Fuselage and engine bits are quickly dealt with. The cockpit slides in from underneath.
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    Speaking of the 'pit, here it is. Decals are provided for the IP, but I decided not to use them. They would be out of site and a real pain to settle over that nicely detailed surface.
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    Tamiya did provide a harness decal, even though they are quite awful, I decided to use it as it will never be seen again anyway. It curled up badly. I hope this isn't a warning for the rest of the decals.
    So, out with the tape for some very basic straps. As you can see, I really didn't make much of an effort here.
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    It didn't take too long to get to this stage. I like 1:72.
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    And finally for now, a bit of primer, nicely highlighting Tamiya's detail in this little 1:72 kit. And this takes me to Sunday morning.
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    #2
    That looks like a nice little kit, going together quickly!

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    • Guest

      #3
      I’ve only built one Tamiya 1/72 scale aircraft, and had the same thoughts about the instrument panel decals: they look nice, but the detail on the plastic looks a lot nicer, and you’ll never get the former to settle over the latter. And I agree about liking 1/72 scale for aircraft models too

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      • AlanG
        • Dec 2008
        • 6296

        #4
        I built this kit with my son and it was a joy to go together. Looking great so far Colin

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        • Guest

          #5
          I admire your speed Colin!

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          • colin m
            Moderator
            • Dec 2008
            • 8740
            • Colin
            • Stafford, UK

            #6
            Originally posted by Paintguy
            That looks like a nice little kit
            These little Tamiya's are nice little things. I'll have to try more.
            Originally posted by Archetype
            I admire your speed Colin
            The wife is home. Things have slowed down a bit.

            However, some progress has been made. The little 190 has all been painted.

            As ever, the lighter underside was painted first. Well, after the yellow !
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            Top side RLM75 painted first, then masked off.
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            Then RLM75 applied, a day or so later.
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            All finished with a tiny bit of mottling, most of which will be lost under the decals !

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            • flyjoe180
              SMF Supporters
              • Jan 2012
              • 12372
              • Joe
              • Earth

              #7
              Impressive speed and good work Colin.

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              • colin m
                Moderator
                • Dec 2008
                • 8740
                • Colin
                • Stafford, UK

                #8
                From a flying start, things have slowed a little, but not totally stopped. The gloss coat was applied.
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                Followed by the decals. These were quite old, but generally behaved themselves. Swastika's were included in the kit.
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                So now, the bit I love. Weathering. I just can't really do a clean bird. Having said that, my last build the 'Fury' was quite clean, so I'm allowed some 'expression' with this one.

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                • Lee Drennen
                  SMF Supporters
                  • Apr 2018
                  • 7711

                  #9
                  Looking good

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                  • Mini Me
                    SMF Supporters
                    • Jun 2018
                    • 10711

                    #10
                    Like it a lot. Rick H.

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                    • flyjoe180
                      SMF Supporters
                      • Jan 2012
                      • 12372
                      • Joe
                      • Earth

                      #11
                      Looks very good Colin

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                      • yak face
                        Moderator
                        • Jun 2009
                        • 13824
                        • Tony
                        • Sheffield

                        #12
                        Beautiful work colin and fast ! My recent build rate is snails pace , maybe i should pack the mrs off for the weekend , any suggestions ? ! Cheers tony

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                        • colin m
                          Moderator
                          • Dec 2008
                          • 8740
                          • Colin
                          • Stafford, UK

                          #13
                          Originally posted by yak face
                          maybe i should pack the mrs off for the weekend , any suggestions
                          An excellent idea. The problem is, they come back.

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                          • papa 695
                            Moderator
                            • May 2011
                            • 22769

                            #14
                            Just seen this one Colin, some very nice work.

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