coolboxx Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Hi all, I have started my first 1/32 fw 190. With the Hasegawa A8. Kit was purchased with a broken front windshield (2 half's) but I have inserted new window and fixed this issue. I will be using the MDC cockpit set, tamiya acyclic paint mixes. My own stencils and decals,and I will rivet this beast OMG. The ride is Major Walther Dahl's A8 Finsterwalde/Germany, 11th September 1944 in colours RLM 74, 75 and 76. So I have just finished the cockpit pit, I have had some difficulties with fit,but with the great detailing it was a small sacrifice to make good, so here goes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 rivet time! watching this one. one of my favorite WWII birds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted April 6, 2017 Members Share Posted April 6, 2017 Nice start! That's a great kit, love me some Hasegawa! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted April 6, 2017 Administrators Share Posted April 6, 2017 Clean work on that pit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 Update, Hi all We'll the riveting is 90%done,i need to improve on this but for now it's ok. And I have built and painted a few parts. Hope to get things together tonight. I need to get some paint going can't wait. A few quick pics..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 very nice work on the pit and rivetting I will follow have tree Fw190 in the stash and also planning to rivett the plane what didt you use for riveting Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 57 minutes ago, mark31 said: very nice work on the pit and rivetting I will follow have tree Fw190 in the stash and also planning to rivett the plane what didt you use for riveting Mark I used a RB Productions rivet-R for the wings (1mm) , and I made a rivet tool for the fuselage out of a Ultra small syringe needle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted April 16, 2017 Administrators Share Posted April 16, 2017 Lovely work on the wiring.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padubon Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Nice job on the kit. Is it difficult to utilize the RB riveter? I have been wanting to try it but I am abut of a chicken hahaha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 2 hours ago, JeroenPeters said: Lovely work on the wiring.. Thank you JP. 1 hour ago, Padubon said: Nice job on the kit. Is it difficult to utilize the RB riveter? I have been wanting to try it but I am abut of a chicken hahaha. Thank you, I practice on the inside of the parts. I draw pencil lines then free hand the wheel lightly over the line, then I push a small pin into every rivet hole. This rounds off and raise slightly, so I can rub up the rivets I want to show up. Also after the pin work is done, you can apply primer then rub with a 1000 grit very lightly (wear) you want to create a neat round looking rivet,rather than just a hole. I am still learning though. But once you do it no looking back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Nice job on the added details. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted April 18, 2017 Members Share Posted April 18, 2017 Great detail on the landing gear bits, looks superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 11 hours ago, RichO said: Nice job on the added details. Thank you RichO 9 hours ago, mikester said: Great detail on the landing gear bits, looks superb! Thank you Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 lovely work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 On 18/04/2017 at 1:11 PM, wackyracer said: lovely work Thank you Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Hi all a quick update. Had a problem with the cockpit dashboard screen, cut away area as instructed and replacement part was just not big enough ie. Width. So I made one to replace it. Screen demister pipe work added, flap indicators added, inboard cartridge and clip ejector detail added and have started paint and markings. Here goes.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted April 29, 2017 Administrators Share Posted April 29, 2017 Lovely work! And eh... 13 is my lucky number 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, JeroenPeters said: Lovely work! And eh... 13 is my lucky number Cheers JP, lovely work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Painted and weathering underway, still have canopy and prop spinner to do, but very pleased with the save on both dashboard screen and front windshield, sorry just a couple of quick pics. Should finish up by this weekend.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted May 4, 2017 Members Share Posted May 4, 2017 That is REALLY looking good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Very nice detailing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcmac Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Great job. Congratulations. Regards ajcmac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 All done my 1st 1/32 fw 190. Hope you like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Very nice job!! Great details. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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