Hasegawa 1/32 FW190A-8

[Vaughan]

Thanks Guys

I've not tried this method with exhaust stacks before(I used plastic card on the arado exhausts) but the other option would have been to try and drill them out which is possible but can go wrong more easliy. So although the foil was fiddly it paid off in the end.

[Guest]

Hi Vaughan, That looks like a very nice kit, I build a lot of Hasegawa, but have never done a 1:32, you're doing a great job on this one. Cheers Derek

[Vaughan]

Cheers Guys

Well at last the HGW belts from Hannants have arrived they have taken 5 days to travel 28 miles!!!.

I made a start on them this evening. The belts are mounted on a backing paper which you have to remove first, then cut the ends to release them. Once cut the instructions tell you to crumple them between your finger a knead them. This all seems a bit odd as you would think they would fall apart but the more you knead them the more realistic they will look. The PE buckles are made by Eduard so you know they will be of good quality. Threading the belts through the buckles is fiddly but as it says in the instruction you can adjust them like the real thing which you certainly can't do with PE belts and this is true you really can adjust them!. I had to refer to HGW website for better instructions because they only give you a photo of the finished belts with corresponding numbers. So far I have completed the shoulder harnesses minus the anchorage points as there is a choice of 2 and I will have to do some research as how to best attach them to the pilots seat. These belts so far are definitely better than PE belts but they still have a mind of their own and are quite springy and will need to be manipulate to lay flat when in situ. Time permitting I will make a start on the lap belts tomorrow.

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[Guest]

Vaughan this is really coming along nicely,great job on the exhausts !

[flyjoe180]

Great work Vaughan, lots of great detail. Those belts look nice.

[Guest]

those belts look really nice,bet it is fun?lol

mobear

[Guest]

28 miles vaune if i lived that close i think my missus would lock my keys away.Bad enough having FMC half a mile away.

Martin

[mossiepilot]

Just got caught up, and what a great tip for the exhausts Vaughan, I'll borrow that one if I may.

Top work on the 190 so far.

Tony.

[Ian M]

Loving this build. Some great work going into this Vaughan.

Ian M

[Vaughan]

Cheers Guys hopefully I will have some more time to finish those belts.

[BarryW]

Those seatbelts look good. Must try those myself instead of Eduard's.

Nice build Vaughan, good kits these Hassy FW190

[Guest]

Cracking job Vaughan. those belts look great.

[Vaughan]

Thanks Guys, Barry the belts are a definite improvement on PE belts.

I'm still working on the lap belts and have been experimenting, by using the pilot provided, with the shoulder straps so I get them the right length. I'm unsure how the belts locate behind the pilot, are they attached to the seat or the shelf behind does anyone have some photos? In the mean time I've made a start on masking the canopy by using thin strips of Tamiya tape method. The amour-plated headrest has been painted and decals added.

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[Guest]

In the mean time I've made a start on masking the canopy by using thin strips of Tamiya tape method.

Will you be filling in the areas inside the strips with liquid masking or by pieces of Tamiya tape? Which gets the best result?

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Vaughan, its looking great so far.