JohnB Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I decided to resume work on this kit after setting it aside due to poor fit and high cuss factors. I think I now have that sorted out (fingers crossed) but haven't yet come to the part to attach the engine. Looks like a high cuss factor undertaking but we will see. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 I have a question for you guys. Have any of you built this kit? The F-8 or A-8, either one. It is giving me fits with the complicated build, crappy instructions plus the poor fit. Specifically I'm wondering about building and attaching the engine. My personal opinion is that the people that designed this SOB should be hung by their balls. It's a strong candidate for the SOD and maybe the trash bin. 😠 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 John Wish I could help but I've never the Revell kit or any 190, so I'm next to useless in offering any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 25 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Wish I could help but I've never the Revell kit or any 190, so I'm next to useless in offering any help. Thanks Peter. Not a problem. I'm resuming work on it and come hook or crook I'll get it done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Never a doubt in my mind and I'm sure she will be a beauty when finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: Never a doubt in my mind and I'm sure she will be a beauty when finished. Nope. It's to the SOD. Had enough of this SOB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 John Agreed .. when it's no fun and a royal pain, SOD for keeps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 15 hours ago, JohnB said: I have a question for you guys. Have any of you built this kit? The F-8 or A-8, either one. It is giving me fits with the complicated build, crappy instructions plus the poor fit. Specifically I'm wondering about building and attaching the engine. My personal opinion is that the people that designed this SOB should be hung by their balls. It's a strong candidate for the SOD and maybe the trash bin. 😠 I've got one in the stash but haven't built one yet. Their 262 is giving me similar fits. It's like the engineering/design is 95% there but they've missed just enough to make things a headache rather than a joy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 19 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: I've got one in the stash but haven't built one yet. Their 262 is giving me similar fits. It's like the engineering/design is 95% there but they've missed just enough to make things a headache rather than a joy. I doubt I'll ever get back to this kit since it's such a pain Carl. Building is supposed to be enjoyable and this one is far from that. Time to move on to a "fun" build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I built this few years back , the engine covers are a small challenge to ahve closed as it's designed to all hang open . The Arado is apparently similar . If you want them shut it's just a matter of shaving the cylinder heads. It's not a particularly hard job TBh , just trim them back below the line of the circular support . Rest went together fine . ....& I know Prillers wasn't an A8 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Looks like your build came out okay. 🖕 Mine stays on the SOD. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Shame John I am not a big builder of the FW-190 but the scheme looked like it had merit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Sorry to hear of your troubles with the kit. I hate bad fitting kits! When a kit becomes a chore.....move on! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 3 hours ago, KevinM said: Shame John I am not a big builder of the FW-190 but the scheme looked like it had merit. I was looking forward to building it as I really like the very late war color scheme. Maybe a Hasegawa kit later on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 54 minutes ago, belugawhaleman said: Sorry to hear of your troubles with the kit. I hate bad fitting kits! When a kit becomes a chore.....move on! Agreed Paul. This hobby is supposed to be enjoyable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 John Good call. When the fun and enjoyment are gone and your enthusiasm for the kit has vanished, it's time to move on and start a project that calls you to the bench. At our stage of the game, banging our head against the wall to keep working on a kit and being frustrated, makes zero sense. You absolutely made the right call.👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Good call. When the fun and enjoyment are gone and your enthusiasm for the kit has vanished, it's time to move on and start a project that calls you to the bench. At our stage of the game, banging our head against the wall to keep working on a kit and being frustrated, makes zero sense. You absolutely made the right call.👍 Thanks Peter. 100% agree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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