JohnB Posted February 21, 2024 Posted February 21, 2024 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
JohnB Posted February 21, 2024 Author Posted February 21, 2024 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
Peterpools Posted February 21, 2024 Posted February 21, 2024 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.
JohnB Posted February 21, 2024 Author Posted February 21, 2024 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
Peterpools Posted February 22, 2024 Posted February 22, 2024 Never a doubt in my mind and I'm sure she will be a beauty when finished.
JohnB Posted February 22, 2024 Author Posted February 22, 2024 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
Peterpools Posted February 22, 2024 Posted February 22, 2024 John Agreed .. when it's no fun and a royal pain, SOD for keeps. 2
BlrwestSiR Posted February 22, 2024 Posted February 22, 2024 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
JohnB Posted February 22, 2024 Author Posted February 22, 2024 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
PanzerWomble Posted February 22, 2024 Posted February 22, 2024 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 8
JohnB Posted February 22, 2024 Author Posted February 22, 2024 Looks like your build came out okay. 🖕 Mine stays on the SOD. 2
KevinM Posted February 23, 2024 Posted February 23, 2024 Shame John I am not a big builder of the FW-190 but the scheme looked like it had merit. 3
belugawhaleman Posted February 24, 2024 Posted February 24, 2024 Sorry to hear of your troubles with the kit. I hate bad fitting kits! When a kit becomes a chore.....move on! 2
JohnB Posted February 24, 2024 Author Posted February 24, 2024 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
JohnB Posted February 24, 2024 Author Posted February 24, 2024 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
Peterpools Posted February 25, 2024 Posted February 25, 2024 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
JohnB Posted February 25, 2024 Author Posted February 25, 2024 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
JohnB Posted July 22, 2024 Author Posted July 22, 2024 While my computer was down I decided to pull this one from the SOD and see about finishing it. After doing some fixing and re-do it's just about done. I'll post some photos shortly. 2
JohnB Posted July 22, 2024 Author Posted July 22, 2024 Finished with this one! https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/20248-fw-190f-8-completed/ 1
Peterpools Posted July 25, 2024 Posted July 25, 2024 John terrific build, your 190 looks awesome for sure. 1
JohnB Posted July 25, 2024 Author Posted July 25, 2024 1 minute ago, Peterpools said: John terrific build, your 190 looks awesome for sure. Thanks. I'm pleased that you like it!🙂 1
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