Hasegawa 1/32 FW190A-8

[Vaughan]

Steve I usually use Taymia Tape to fill in. I find that using the thin strips of tape better to start off with than putting tape over the canopy and then cutting the tape directly on the canopy less chance of making mistakes. Hope this helps.

[papa 695]

Looking good Vaughan

[colin m]

Just caught up Vaughan. Very nice stuff going on here.

[Vaughan]

Thanks guy here's a quick update on the belts, all finished and weathered and now in situ. They definitely look better that the PE equivalent and can be manipulated in situ.

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[john i am]

Very nice build so far this will be amazing having seen the quality of the model and the workmanship you have put into this I will be looking for one of these very inspiring great work

[takeslousyphotos]

Fantastic work Vaughan........... It's quite inspiring. Particularly as I'm just about to start my next build.

Peter

[Vaughan]

Small update as have not had much time for modelling over the last 10 days. I finished masking the canopy and it has been sprayed RLM66 followed by RLM74. The head rest has been added plus some weathering. Next step will be to start on the wings before I close the fuselage so I can establish if the fit at the wing roots will require some extra work.

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[Guest]

Er.. What are RLMs please? I can't find any mention of them.

[Guest]

Er.. What are RLMs please? I can't find any mention of them.

RLM was a code used by the german air ministry to dtermine the planes from classes, squadrons ETC. you can find paints matched to the series through different manufactrurs

[stona]

RLM was a code used by the german air ministry to dtermine the planes from classes, squadrons ETC. you can find paints matched to the series through different manufactrurs

Nearly. RLM is simply an abbreviation for Reichsluftfahrtministerium, which translates as Reich Air Ministry. This oversaw all aircraft production and RLM paints are simply ministry approved paints. The number (66,74,75 etc) is the code for the colour.

Any descriptive names, such as you will see even in aircraft handbooks produced by the manufacturers, are unofficial.

It was the RLM that approved designations for various aircraft. For example the Bachem "Natter" only became the Ba 349 after Himmler leant on the RLM to adopt the project and give it an official designation. It always remained essentially an SS enterprise.

Cheers

Steve

[Vaughan]

Thanks Guys

Another small update as I don't seem to be finding much time to do any modelling at the moment my youngest daughters wedding day is fast approaching. So here's where I'm up to, wheel wells are constructed and attached to the lower wings they have been sprayed with RLM 02 weathering and a wash added. Upper wings are also attached. The instructions say to fit the upper wings last after the lower are attached to the fuselage but I'm finding it easier doing it my way as I can see there are going to be some minor fit issues at the wing roots/engine cowling. Next up is closing the fuselage.

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[Guest]

Hi Vaughan, your attention to detail tells me that you are enjoying this build. Great work. Cheers Derek

[Guest]

Nice work Vaughan. Like the very neat masking on the canopy. Those seat belts are something else.

Weddings yes have two daughters myself both wed & they may leave home but so does a lot of money. Hope all goes well.

Laurie

[Vaughan]

Thanks Derek and Laurie

Another small update there a few issues regarding the alinement of the existing spent casing chutes and their ports. I have cut the ports out but as you can see from the photos they don't line up. I'm inclined to leave it as it is, unless someones got any ideas on how to modify it? In hindsight I should have done all the modifications before I put the parts together. I have managed to spray the control flaps with RLM02 and then post shaded with RLM02 and a drop of RLM66.

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[Vaughan]

It's been a while but here's an update the under carriage is complete.

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