Build Log for the IBG Fw190D-9 and DML Ta152H-1 (1/72nd scale)

[RAGIII]

Thanks Guys! I have progressed a bit in the last few days.
RAGIII

[DaddyO]

Very cool looking models coming together nicely (The pugnacious 'standard' one is my favourite still) 

I'm intrigued by the D9 white grey/silver underside. Was that a case of can't be bothered by the factory? Or something else I'm missing (Looks cool either way)

Paul

[PrzemoL]

A nice progress on both Fockes

[NigelR]

Very nice indeed, looking forward to seeing the next stages.....

[pepperman42]

Wow! Big jump forward. Excellent work.

Steve

[RAGIII]

Very cool looking models coming together nicely (The pugnacious 'standard' one is my favourite still) 

I'm intrigued by the D9 white grey/silver underside. Was that a case of can't be bothered by the factory? Or something else I'm missing (Looks cool either way)

Paul

Thanks. Sorry for the Long Delay in answering. Apparently near the end several factories doing 109s', Fw 190/Ta152, and Me 262 aircraft left certain parts unpainted. The Control surfaces and rear fuselage were usually painted in a version of RLM 76. As for the leading edge on the D9, I am not certain whether that was "Factory" or "Unit" level.
RAGIII

A nice progress on both Fockes

Thanks Przemo!
RAGIII

Very nice indeed, looking forward to seeing the next stages.....

Thanks Nigel, greatly appreciate your comments!
RAGIII

Wow! Big jump forward. Excellent work.

Steve

Thanks Steve. An even bigger jump coming Next 
RAGIII

[RAGIII]

I actually finished the Two Fw190 variants a few weeks ago! I have just been delinquent in posting the results  Just a couple more notes on the IBG and actually the Eduard kit also:
1. The Kits contain two versions each of the same canopies. One is for a "Closed" position, and the other for "opened" position. So pay close attention to which you plan to use.
2. Be careful with a lot of the IBG smaller parts. They are close to scale and break easily! The tail wheel strut is an example!

The D-9 final finish is basically MRP clear coats over the RLM 83/82/76 and white Aluminum paints by MRP. Oils for weathering.
The Eduard kit was RLM 74/75/76 by MRP with Tamiya clear coats used to seal the Oils and Paints.
Zac, I hope this has helped you with your questions about the IBG kit. It is really quite nice and well designed. I would actually be tempted to do another under the right circumstances. I have knowledge of the difficult parts and how things work now which would help!
RAGIII

The IBG Fw190D-9









The Eduard Fw190A-5









PS: The DML Ta152H-1 is "Temporarily" on the Shelf of Doom 

[NigelR]

Well two out of three ain't bad...... Very smart looking builds, more great work on the camo schemes and again, refined weathering and panel lining that looks very effective and realistic, especially in this scale.

[KiwiZac]

Lovely work Rick! And yes, I've found the comparison very interesting.

I hope the H won't have to wait too long to join these two.

[lone modeller]

I agree with Nigel: you seem to have really mastered the weathering so that the models look realistic as opposed to overdone.

Stephen.