JeroenPeters

Nice subject Ralph. Good luck!

That is some sweet work!! Welcome! We need more armor modelers and its only a bonus if they build as good as you. Please post this build in the armoursection. You can use photo bucket for example or just copy your link images in the pop up that appears when you click the picture frame in the little editor menu. Right above where you type. Cheers! Jeroen

Hi Guys, Soooo.... the first pics of the Lancaster in progress have been posted after its unveiling at Telford. We certainly couldn't believe our eyes and would have been happy with just the fuse or an engine.... Following this some discussions have started left and right by people who think things are off. Well... here's what's what. This is only a machined mock up. Not even injection moulded so not a test shot. This mock up was given to LSM. Not to check, but as a gift. But... of course we will check, post as many pics as we can (taken with a proper camera) and share all our AND YOUR findings with HK Models. This is a golden time for modeler. How often do you get this opportunity??? Neil from HK Models told us that the Lancaster will only be released when they're certain it's correct. You'll always have minor flaws or inaccuracies, but we think this might become their most accurate kit to date. Here are some iphone pics from the show. Watch this topic for more material... (yes the guns and some aerials did not survive the trip from Hong Kong Cheers Jeroen

The estimates are that the mossie will be released in january 2015 and the Lanc around august 2015. But only if HKM is 100% sure the kit is accurate. Well.... that is if you can ever be 100% sure of course.

Thnx guys, Moving to the details and finishing touches now...

Amazing stuff! Really like how you've weathered the white. Not too much. Just right... Nice...

Nice one! Looks like a great addition to an already great kit...

Cant wait to see more.... I need this kit...

Nice one! Looks like a winner. The wicker seat looks amazing..

I see a disturbance in the force here on LSM Cool stuff!

Thnx Mike! Here's some progress. Bought some chains to secure the bugger. Added some really thin lead foil to protect the fuse from the scratching chains. Getting there...

Oh my lord. I did NOT just see this... Magnificent...

Oh wow.... nice!!

Really sad news...

Love these italian stallions...

Nice! You read a lot about Aires not fitting too well on the first try, but you're nailing it.

I am enjoying this A LOT! Please continue

Here you see the He219 in the Bos Model Stand that I'm reviewing at the moment. Truly an amazing tool. All you need is a screwdriver to assemble a jig that fits your build. Biplane, twin engine or fighter. The wings arent glued at this point, but the jig holds everything together.

Valiant Wings Publishing Airframe & Miniature No.7 The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Radial-engine Versions By Richard A. Franks ISBN 978-0-9575866-4-2 I am blessed to live about 10 minutes from one of the largest aviation stores in the world. This gives me the opportunity to visit this store every single weekend and browse through their extensive book offer and actually flip through the pages of whatever book covers what I plan to build. The thing I as a modeller look for are detail shots, walkaround photo’s, a clear overview of versions within a type, colour profiles and scale drawings. A generic book covering history and some black and white ww2 photo’s just aren’t enough. You can have 10 books like this on one subject and still miss that one detailed undercarriage photo you’re looking for. This Airframe & Miniature title (subtitle ‘for the enthusiast and modeller’) is clearly by and for modellers. Looking at the colophon this is confirmed. Daniel Zamarbide and Jerry Boucher are involved in this publication. The Fw-190 is one of those planes (like the Bf109) you can be an expert on and still learn every day. Numerous versions saw the day of light in rapid succession during ww2. Field modifications and the fact that this plane was used as fighter, fighter bomber, ground attacker, torpedo plane and night fighter doesn’t make things easier for the modeller that wants to get things right, without even being a rivet counter. Evolution, the F and G series and conversions The book starts with a clear and complete overview of the evolution of the prototype and A-series. Every type shown with a line drawing profile and photographs. I guess this is a great way to check in what area the Fw-190F-8 version differs from a Fw-190F-3. Every thinkable variation is present and they cover over 55 pages. Camouflage and markings Categorized for the modeller the next pages address where which RLM colour goes. Sharp and colourful prints focus on the cowling, exhaust area, wings and tail bands and these are followed by a nice selection of colour profiles. The only remark I need to make here is that It would have been great to have a upper- and underside profile with every profile. As a modeller this is something I am always looking for in reference material. Fw-190 kits Through the years almost every large model company has released their version of the Fw-190A in every thinkable scale. Each with their own accuracies and in-accuracies. This book cover most of them. From the 1/144 Mark 1 Models, to the 1/24 Airfix one. It describes elements like the plastic that is used, accuracy, decals, etc… When we look at 32nd scale, Hasegawa is still the way to go. Their first A was the A-8, released in 2004 which was followed by about 10 other A-versions up until 2010. I’m sure a reprint of this book in a year or two will include the coming Zoukei Mura offering in 1/32… Building a Selection After all this talk about versions, colours and kits, it’s time to build one. One? Well, a whole selection actually. Libor Jekl starts with a couple of well documented build reports on 1/72 A’s, followed by Daniel Zamarbide who works his magic on the 1/48 Eduard offering. This model is renowned for it’s complex construction. There’s also a 1/32 Hasegawa model built by Steve Evans who points out how to deal with some in-accuracies on this kit. Quote: “This is the fuel filler access panel. Fill that sucker!” From building a Selection we arrive at: Building a Collection. This section point out exactly in what way a version differs from the next. I’ve always liked this feature in the old AeroDetail books. In detail Another feature always made me buy the AeroDetail books are the walkaround photo’s and schematic drawings. Close-ups of the canopy rails, aerial antenna, instrument panel, stencilling, etc.. Very useful stuff. This is the part that I use the most during a build. There’s almost 60 pages of drawings and colour photo’s (mostly taken of the NASM Fw-190). The drawings are taken from the original Luftwaffe manual. In the back of the book you’ll find a fold out technical drawing in 1:48 scale of the V-1 version, A-3, A-6, F9/R1, S-8 and A8/R2. Enlarge these drawings with 150% and you’ll have…. That’s right: 1/32 scale! Verdict This is the book you buy when wanting to build a Fw-190 radial engine kit. The highs: Very complete. Written by and for modellers. This book might be all you need as a reference when it concerns building alongside the kit’s construction manual. The lows: thin paper that can damage easily when fumbling the book during a modelling session. Colour profiles don’t include left, right, upper and lower profiles. If I had to give this book a mark from 1 to 10, I’d give it a 8,5. Definitely looking much forward to their next title. Highly recommended Our sincere thanks to Valiant Wings Publishing for the review sample. To purchase directly: www.valiant-wings.co.uk Jeroen Peters

Looks pretty grim. When business is low a message like this can be a death blow. So i guess it's the end.

Very nice camo work. Great demarcation lines. Congrats..

Oh wow... Great work.... Love it..

I'm getting these!

I can't believe I'm seeing this! I mean: it all seems logical and 'why not' turn cardboard into plastic, but your skills set it off... Following this...

Thnx! 3 major sections in all. They run all the way up to the canopy.