Pacific Coast Models 1/32 Fw 190 A-1/2/3

[Ian M]

I have it the same way Steve. First when a model has it's ID is when it starts to look like something.

Good job on the decals and a cracking paint job by the way.

Ian M

[Guest]

Looking brillant Steve.

Excellent paint work!

Cheers. Polux

[flyjoe180]

Looks the bees knees Steve.

[BarryW]

This looks to be coming along beautifully Steve.

[stona]

Some more progress, I haven't given up!



The hood is fixed in an open position as it is not from the kit but borrowed from the spares and an old Hasegawa kit. It doesn't quite line up closed as I've had to modify it somewhat. It's okay open.

The antenna wire is already fitted at the canopy end as it passed over a roller on top of the canopy and doubled back into the fuselage. There was a tensioning system (abandoned much later on Fw 190s) which maintained tension in the antenna wire with the hood open. I've made an eyelet on the fin from fine copper wire to which I'll attach that end of the antenna at the very end.

Underneath the main undercarriage legs are attached.



This has been a major jostle. The kits attachment system is utter pants and I've had to make some modifications to get the legs on satisfactorily. They are pinned but because there is little material in the top of the bay insert and the upper surface of the wing is directly above that you have to be very careful!

I've made a start on some staining and weathering too.

Cheers

Steve

[Vaughan]

Very nice Steve, looking good despite your hassles with the undercarriage. Your in the final stages and will be good to see your finished photos.

[Guest]

Very clean and tidy paint work Steve.

As always....of course

Cheers

[flyjoe180]

Very nice work Steve.

[Guest]

Must say... That is looking mighty impressive.