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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 3, 2024 17:51:50 GMT -6
Ok gang, It took me a LOT of thought on my decision to arrive at this build. First, I was going to go with the newly released IBG 1/72 Fw190 D-9 but there's no engine cowlings or engine firewalls available for that one yet (hopefully they are coming because I do want to try my hand at a 1/72nd scale build), then there was the 1/48 Dragon Ta-152 C-0 that I've got in the stash but I'm still on the fence about that one. That lead to me selecting another version in the Ta-152 series....the H version with a wider wingspan. I'll be going with this one from Dragon and will end up opening it all up to display the engine and maybe an open panel .....or two.  |
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Post by JCON on Feb 3, 2024 18:42:42 GMT -6
Looks like a fun build! I will definitely follow along my friend!
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 4, 2024 7:30:31 GMT -6
Looks like a fun build! I will definitely follow along my friend! Thanks Joe. We'll see how far I can get on this one in the next couple of weeks. Gonna wrap the Camaro up and I'll spend some time here and there on this one. |
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Post by JED on Feb 4, 2024 9:16:03 GMT -6
Nice choice, I’ll tag along
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Post by BUCKY on Feb 16, 2024 19:21:55 GMT -6
I'm here for this project!
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Post by gator on Feb 17, 2024 17:45:44 GMT -6
I’ll be watching also.
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 18, 2024 7:57:40 GMT -6
Nice choice, I’ll tag along Good to have you Jed I'm here for this project! You as well Keith! Thanks Gator!! |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 24, 2024 10:40:00 GMT -6
Here's with the base interior cut out and removed injector pin marks from the flooring. Going with an aluminum plate silver for the floor and seat as a base and then put a super light coat of RLM 66 over that. I'll weather the flooring and seat back some to account for a little bit of wear and tear in the cockpit and then start getting those Quinta decals put on the IP and side consoles. I've got enough Fw190 PE to last me a lifetime so I'll be using some of that here and there on the build as well.  Primed the flooring with Model Master Aluminum Plate and then shot a coat of Model Master Acrylic RLM 66 over that. After that step I airbrushed a coat of MIG dark wash over the whole thing and then scuffed the areas on the flooring where the rudder pedals are to replicate the worn areas on the floor. After coating the consoles and IP backing with RLM 66, I busted out with the Quinta 3-D decals. I really like these things!!!  |
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Post by JCON on Jul 24, 2024 14:58:46 GMT -6
The office looks great! Can't wait to what else you are going to do!
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Post by JED on Jul 28, 2024 17:30:27 GMT -6
Looking very good
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Post by BUCKY on Jul 30, 2024 15:49:50 GMT -6
Nicely done!!
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 4, 2024 20:39:56 GMT -6
The office looks great! Can't wait to what else you are going to do! Thank you all for the comments. As promised in the "Still Building?" thread........here we go.... Here's the completed base cockpit with the cloth HGW seat belts in place. Not only do they look a lot more realistic than the PE ones that I've seen (and used), but they can also be lain pretty much any way you want them. I laid these out in a bit of a non-traditional way that I've done in the past so a lot more of the details on them can be seen and for a more natural "lay".  Next up......engine layout and progress....... |
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Post by JED on Nov 4, 2024 22:30:09 GMT -6
WOW those seat belts look pretty good
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Post by JCON on Nov 4, 2024 23:31:24 GMT -6
I agree with Jed, those belts look great Joe! Welcome back brother!
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 5, 2024 4:50:19 GMT -6
WOW those seat belts look pretty good I agree with Jed, those belts look great Joe! Welcome back brother! Thanks fellas. Those belts are a real pain to work with but the results are sooooo worth it. |
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Post by BUCKY on Nov 5, 2024 15:57:16 GMT -6
I agree with Jed and Joe. Those belts are looking great!
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 5, 2024 18:47:39 GMT -6
And now.....on to the powerplant section of this build because I had to get the fit right with this before I close the fuselage halves together. I built up the OOB Dragon Jumo 213 along with the 213 from Zoukei-Mura and set out the Aires 213 next to them. I've got them all next to one another in the following photo to check the difference in dimensions as well as to show the differences in detail from one kit to the next because they are dramatically different. Dimensionally, the ZM version is only slightly larger and has a TON more detail than either the Dragon OR the Aires version. I'm really wanting to use the ZM 213 in this build provided that it will fit in there. I'll be test fitting things soon to find out what my real options are. If the ZM won't work, then I'll use the Airies offering as its next in line for detail. Left to right. Dragon, Zoukei-Mura and Aires.  |
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Post by JCON on Nov 5, 2024 19:52:24 GMT -6
Hope it does fit! Way better detail there Joe!
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 6, 2024 4:40:03 GMT -6
Hope it does fit! Way better detail there Joe! I was surprised to find that the ZM OOB engine had a LOT more detail than the Airies offering Joe. Usually, Airies is the top of the line for me, but this is most certainly not the case here. You'd almost have to see this engine in person to get a true appreciation for the detail that is has on it. It even looks great with no paint on it. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 6, 2024 15:59:14 GMT -6
Here's with the ZM engine into place using the Dragon engine mounts and firewall parts. Fits like a glove......  |
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