AlanG Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Thanks to Winco for allowing me to do this. I started this build a few months back before i joined LSM. But as you will see. I've not got very far lol. I've always liked the old 1/48 Revell (Ex Dragon) Fw190 G8 kit box art. So now Revell have their 1/32 F8 kit i thought i'd convert it to a G8. Not exactly a lot to do really. Plus it gives me a chance to have a play around with the engine, which is something i've never done before. On a plus note. I thought the kit seatbelt decals were going to look horrendous. But actually they didn't look that bad. Not HGW standard. But acceptable for a virtually OOB build. So here we go. A little catch-up to show where i am with this build. Please be gentle. I know my limitations/skills as a modeller Here is the box art i love so much. And here is a few pics to show you what i'm doing. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmbock Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Looks very promising! Love the ignition cables! Cheers! Lutz 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Nice start Alan. Given how little you see of the pit in these when they're closed up I think the belts look just great. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 Yeah surprised me too. I'd probably go down the Eduard or HGW route next for belts but for a OOB i think they look ok. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmbock Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Eduards new Steelbelts are really worth trying! You can bend them without peeling of the paint. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Damn nice start !.......harv 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted June 5, 2020 Administrators Share Posted June 5, 2020 Ooooh, looking awesome, Alan. That’s a great kit you have there and you’re gonna turn it into pure gold. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Great start Alan, engines are always my downfall........ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Never tried an engine before. I'm just 'winging' it 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Great engine! I avoid detailing up engines, because once you start, you can keep adding stuff until you die. I had to cut myself off after a couple of weeks because I kept finding detail to add. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 I must admit i've been trying (and failing for the most part) to find pictures of the BMW 801 from all angles to see where pipework goes etc. So at this point i'm just adding some wiring and maybe the odd pipe. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Not touched this since May due to work and other personal issues. But i'm starting to get back into it now. Here's my progress so far. Ignition wires routed and painted with various other areas touched up too.. Started to add the exhausts 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Looks great. Like the weathering of the exhausts. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Are those metal exhaust?....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 No they are the kit ones Harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowdy Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Very great subject of a great type of Focke Wulf! Looking forward to your effort! Please spam us as much as possible 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 8 hours ago, AlanG said: No they are the kit ones Harv Well, all I can say you can't get any closer to perfect than that !!......harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 Exhausts added. Not a great fit due to the additional detail i've added getting in the way. But once it's buttoned up in the cowl you aren't going to be able to see all the mistakes lol 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 On 12/19/2020 at 4:47 PM, AlanG said: Exhausts added. Not a great fit due to the additional detail i've added getting in the way. But once it's buttoned up in the cowl you aren't going to be able to see all the mistakes lol That looks really very convincing! Well done, Alan! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Nice work on the motor. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 The engine looks great, love the exhaust colour and the wires. Cheers Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Nailed it !......harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Been working like a trojan on the farm over xmas/new year so have had little time off and bench time. Little bit of progress. Brake line pipes made and a couple of worm clamps from 1mm lead wire (flattened and cut in half). Also 'painted' the oleo with a Molotow marker (under the masking tape). Never used one before but looks good. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Looks good Alan. Weather's been bloody chilly around here recently for working out on the farm, don't envy you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Work near to Elgin so the coast area has just been cold, windy and chuffin wet. But live in the hills and we've had a fair bit of snow on and off along with the cold and wind. My pigs are starting to learn to swim lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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