- The Airfix Tribute Forum -

Owen · Posted: Fri 07 Nov 2008 16:43 pm Post subject: Hangartime's Fw.190 F-8

Progress of Ian's build will be posted here:
_________________
Owen
"Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?" - Douglas Adams

Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Beyond the Box SIG Member

Hangartime · Posted: Sun 09 Nov 2008 09:34 am Post subject:

Possibly the Fw190-F8 - I say possibly as there a few others to choose from and depends on if the Mossie makes it out.
_________________
the evolution of the modern car is such it now ressembles a toaster.

Hangartime · Posted: Fri 21 Nov 2008 10:54 am Post subject:

As Mossie won't be due until after Christmas - I've made a tentative start on this. I've opted for an F-8 version (not the F-2 kit version). So there will be a few extras and heavier arnament and armour plating to add. SD70 bombs etc
_________________
the evolution of the modern car is such it now ressembles a toaster.

Brews · Posted: Fri 21 Nov 2008 18:55 pm Post subject:

Are you going to use the Rutman conversion set?

Hangartime · Posted: Sat 22 Nov 2008 07:26 am Post subject:

No, I prefer to make my own if at all. Speaking of which - bombs for the wings were done.

Also sprue shots can be seen on Owens thread - I have the same to work with. The sprue parts got sprayed with Gloss Gunmetal. I find this a good base coat to partially overspray to give a worn along with a oil and grime look. It also cuts out alot of spray work to start.

Parts were detached and blue tacked onto a plastic rod (or paint sprue if there is such a thing) so I don't have to cut parts off and retouch where they've been removed from the sprue. The gunmetal dries quickly - so paint application being a 'blue gray' (H78) followed. I mixed in a metallic blue green (a tiny amount) to give a marginal overpainted metal look.

Anything use with this colour got sprayed as well. Only takes about 15 minutes and then I could start on the H79 Interior Green. It's the same again - gunmetal gloss covered by a mix of metallic blue green and interior green - so instead of a flat colour - the colour has depth to it with a marginal sheen. Now it's all currently drying. Surprisingly - once the paint is on - it's just a case of assemble for alot of the interior pieces.

_________________
the evolution of the modern car is such it now ressembles a toaster.

Owen · Posted: Sat 22 Nov 2008 10:22 am Post subject:

Looking good so far Ian. I like the idea of spraying everything in Gunmetal - makes perfect sense

I'll give it a go

_________________
Owen
"Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?" - Douglas Adams

Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Beyond the Box SIG Member

Hangartime · Posted: Sun 23 Nov 2008 10:00 am Post subject:

Had a free day to tinker with this - so engine got a light spray of silver over the gunmetal finish.

Engine cylinders done with re painting but not fully complete - extra details required to dress it up.

Basic cockpit assembly also done - seen here box stock with recommended colours. This will need a few changes too as by todays standards it's rather bare.

_________________
the evolution of the modern car is such it now ressembles a toaster.

Brews · Posted: Sun 23 Nov 2008 17:28 pm Post subject:

You might have addressed it, but it's hard to tell from the photo - the shrouds around the cylinder heads are fully aluminium. Good progress, by the way.
_________________
“The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” Winston Churchill

daniel7891 · Posted: Sun 23 Nov 2008 18:39 pm Post subject:

Looking good so far, I like the finish on the engine
_________________
Cheers

Daniel

Hangartime · Posted: Mon 24 Nov 2008 01:10 am Post subject:

Yes, I still need to touch up the engine - and the wiring etc, which is actually quite simple and well worht the effort. I think I'll go ahead and do the upgrade for this as well as another club member is keen on more detail for the panels.
_________________
the evolution of the modern car is such it now ressembles a toaster.

Hangartime · Posted: Sat 13 Dec 2008 05:20 am Post subject:

Build canned - loose parts bagged and can't be found.
_________________
the evolution of the modern car is such it now ressembles a toaster.

Owen · Posted: Sat 13 Dec 2008 10:20 am Post subject:

That's a shame HT, it was going so well too! Will you be tackling another build?
_________________
Owen
"Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?" - Douglas Adams

Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Beyond the Box SIG Member

Hangartime · Posted: Sat 13 Dec 2008 11:26 am Post subject:

Well, it's my fault as I know I bagged the parts and was certain I knew where they were. I've pulled the cupboard and kits apart trying to find it - found heaps of other stuff but not the bits I'm looking for. For the time being - very nearly done cold war jets and kit for 'what if' turned up - so all going well I can revise this with another kit.

Cheers
_________________
the evolution of the modern car is such it now ressembles a toaster.

daniel7891 · Posted: Sat 13 Dec 2008 11:48 am Post subject:

Thats a shame. Hopefully you will find the bits at some point
_________________
Cheers

Daniel

Ratch · Posted: Sat 13 Dec 2008 16:14 pm Post subject:

They'll be in the last place you look

unless you carry on looking after you found them Airhead

_________________
and was Jerusalem, builded here
The new No. 2
Airfix Club 500287
IPMS 10983

Brews · Posted: Sat 13 Dec 2008 17:20 pm Post subject:

Let me know what parts you need, I might have some spares.
_________________
“The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” Winston Churchill

Hangartime · Posted: Wed 17 Dec 2008 07:05 am Post subject:

Thanks for the offer Brews, I've got another complete kit I've moulded parts off. There has been progress finding some parts - only to find the bag that stored them had a hole in it so they're strewn about.

If anything I may have to change the variant. I could keep going but for my own preference I like it to be technically correct (trust me to be picky).

Otherwise I may opt for another kit though and am tempted after seeing Ratch's Hurricane- at least I know this is fully complete.

Cheers
_________________
the evolution of the modern car is such it now ressembles a toaster.

Hangartime · Posted: Wed 24 Dec 2008 00:21 am Post subject:

Is it ok to go for a fresh start with a complete kit on this? I could do the 190 - but moulding parts and alterations is going to take a looooooooong time.... at my rate anyway.

Maybe a different Mk of Spitty? Vc(4) Maybe?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2256/1601633837_8e65d42bbe.jpg
_________________
the evolution of the modern car is such it now ressembles a toaster.

Richard M · Posted: Wed 24 Dec 2008 13:20 pm Post subject:

Shouldn't be a problem, just let Owen know the subject and he can set up a new thread for you and lock this one.
Best
Rich
_________________
Best
Rich
---------------------------

"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die."

Visit my PORTFOLIO

Hangartime · Posted: Thu 22 Jan 2009 11:27 am Post subject:

have persisted and have shots - not time to load them all

_________________
the evolution of the modern car is such it now ressembles a toaster.