Author Topic: Revells FW 190 A-8 1/32 (Read 7596 times)

Alexis · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2021, 05:01:17 AM »

I have Steve , but at this time I will pass on those . I have riveting tools already in the tool box , but I'm not doing full rivets ...I like my hair and don't want to be driven mad if a row didn't turn out like I was planning on .

Alexis

Alexis · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2021, 07:32:37 AM »

Made a start on cleaning up the resin parts for the cockpit and started with assembly . Still have to build the rudder pedals , each one is 3 PE parts . I do have to added PE parts to the instrument panels but this will get done after painting and decaling . I place them now and they will going flying and I really don't feel like finding it in my hair later

Alexis

lone modeller · « **Reply #17 on:** March 26, 2021, 05:43:46 AM »

Alexis,

Are you in a competition with Rick to see who can build the most models to the highest standard in the shortest time? I am like Lance in that I am left breathless trying to keep up with all of your builds!

Stephen.

Alexis · « **Reply #18 on:** March 26, 2021, 06:59:45 AM »

Thanks Stephen , always a pleasure having follow along and giving support

This won't be done any time soon . There is lots involved in getting everything to fit and planning out in the order for adding all this aftermarket . In for a penny , in for a pound !

In all honesty guys , I only have two builds going right now . Shelf queens can wait until the desire comes back to finish them .
But I do appreciate the support and encouragement it has been a tremendous help too me

Alexis

Gisbod · « **Reply #19 on:** March 26, 2021, 05:57:41 PM »

I’m watching too

Guy

Alexis · « **Reply #20 on:** March 28, 2021, 11:01:19 AM »

While stuff is drying on the Fokker work continues with getting the rudder pedals built and installed . This are three PE parts each and the mounting points are very small for them ! Cockpit parts are ready for paint now but before I whip out the paint first things first .

Tail wheel assembly is also set for paint , and I'm still thinning down the area where this mounts . Just a little more thinning to go and she will fit nice and snug ! Next are to build upis the top gun deck and engine retaining wall which is also part of the wheel well . This part will get the PE items . The resin gun deck will get added later .

There is still the gun bays in the wings and with these being Aires I know fit issues are going to be waiting for me . I will tackle these once I know how more room I have to work with .

Alexis

Alexis · « **Reply #21 on:** March 28, 2021, 11:01:41 AM »

Alexis · « **Reply #22 on:** March 28, 2021, 11:02:04 AM »

Borsos · « **Reply #23 on:** March 28, 2021, 07:23:03 PM »

Wow, there‘s an impressive amount of details in the cockpit and the wheel bays. I cross my fingers for a good fit in spite of being Aires...
Best regards,
Andreas

Monty · « **Reply #24 on:** March 29, 2021, 12:37:03 AM »

Nice details there, Alexis! A lot of resin for sure, I always double-check Aires for fit! Regards, Marc.

Alexis · « **Reply #25 on:** March 29, 2021, 02:32:07 AM »

Hi Andreas and Marc ,

Yes there is a little bit of resin for this one I admit and I do like the Eduard Resin sets , they are the best when it comes to detail and it is a drop fit for the most part .

I have been using Aires resin for well over 30 years and I don't ever recall an item fitting right . But yet they have really good detail as well . Have always seem to make them fit in the end ....knocks on wood

Alexis

lone modeller · « **Reply #26 on:** March 29, 2021, 04:19:39 AM »

Some super detailing there Alexis. I for one would have thrown a good portion of that PE in the bin I am afraid as I have little patience with it.

Stephen.

Alexis · « **Reply #27 on:** March 29, 2021, 09:58:43 PM »

Thanks Stephen , there is some which will not be used ...just to small !

Alexis

Alexis · « **Reply #28 on:** April 03, 2021, 09:57:34 AM »

One of the detail which needed to be done now to make sure that they will not interfere with the other detail sets . Three fuel re-filling ports are opened up . The two on the left side I have some touch ups with the shape . Dermal tool got away on me and took some damage .

Fire wall and landing gear wells are underway with the main PE parts being place for test fitting . So far that looks very promising so I can add the rest of the PE and other detail bits and set it aside for paint later . Next will the cutting and fitting the wing cannons into the wings

Alexis

Alexis · « **Reply #29 on:** April 03, 2021, 09:57:59 AM »