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Re: A simple build... 1/72 Tamiya Fw-190A3
« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2026, 11:12:53 PM »
Coming along nicely, Brad. Such great work in a tiny space.
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Re: A simple build... 1/72 Tamiya Fw-190A3
« Reply #16 on: May 13, 2026, 06:05:15 PM »
Thank you all!

Progress continues - clear gloss and decals are on. I wanted to do one of the options that came in the box but the white in the 2002 era decals were now a cream colour, and the Tamiya decals were quite thick. So I ended up using crosses from the spares box, and some decals from the AML decal sheet (of which I had only part of) to model the machine flown by Oblt. Erich Rudorffer, CO of 6.JG/2, France, August 1942.  He scored an epic 224 kills and survived the war, so quite the ace!





Next, another clear coat and I'll start the fading and weathering.  Might be a delay in the next update as I am going away for a week or so.

Coming together well, me thinks!

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Re: A simple build... 1/72 Tamiya Fw-190A3
« Reply #17 on: May 13, 2026, 06:28:32 PM »
Looks good with the markings on! Quick question - what is your process for panel lining? It's subtle but very effective.

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Re: A simple build... 1/72 Tamiya Fw-190A3
« Reply #18 on: May 15, 2026, 06:32:45 PM »
Thanks Nigel! Nothing special here, I haven't done anything with the panel lines as yet. I will eventually give them a burnt umber oil wash.

Today I spent an hour or two doing some oil fading and panel tonal variations. Need to let it dry for a bit. Good thing that i'll be away for the next week or so; plenty of time for those oils to dry!

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Re: A simple build... 1/72 Tamiya Fw-190A3
« Reply #19 on: May 16, 2026, 12:19:06 PM »
Lovely work Brad! The Mottle always looks better when pulled together by Markings, IMHO. I found that I liked My results with the Iwata eclipse and other good Airbrushes but wanted More! I went for an H&S Evolution 2024 which is much better. That being said I plan to get a Micron soon  8) You acheived great results with the Paasche gun!
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Re: A simple build... 1/72 Tamiya Fw-190A3
« Reply #20 on: May 23, 2026, 05:22:25 PM »
Thanks Rick! I feel like I am so wedded to my Paasche that I am too scared to try something different. I have heard lots about Iwata and the H&S brushes... now to save some money, them brushes ain't cheap...!

In terms of updates, i've come back from being away - the shading I did with oils has dried nicely while I was away. I've now done some chipping, some exhaust staining with pastels, an oil panel line wash, and a flat coat. I think she's now looking suitably 'grimy' - used but not so abused as to look like a tank (i've never understood why some modellers want their aircraft to look like they've flown through a mud storm... ah well...)  






Keen to take feedback on the weathering - too much, too little...? You tell me! :)

Next, undercarriage fitment, then onto the home stretch...!

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Re: A simple build... 1/72 Tamiya Fw-190A3
« Reply #21 on: May 23, 2026, 06:06:37 PM »
I think the weathering looks great, especially in his scale.

I think she's now looking suitably 'grimy' - used but not so abused as to look like a tank (i've never understood why some modellers want their aircraft to look like they've flown through a mud storm... ah well...) 
Don't get me started! I am a historical modeller and rivet counter, so the "artistic" school of expressing yourself through weathering is not for me. But each to their own.

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Re: A simple build... 1/72 Tamiya Fw-190A3
« Reply #22 on: May 23, 2026, 11:28:45 PM »
The wash looks great Brad. I really like the exhaust on the underside, like you said, used not abused!
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Re: A simple build... 1/72 Tamiya Fw-190A3
« Reply #23 on: May 24, 2026, 12:58:09 PM »
Nice work Brad , looking fab !


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Re: A simple build... 1/72 Tamiya Fw-190A3
« Reply #24 on: May 29, 2026, 05:58:42 PM »
Hi all - she be done! Third completion for the year.... woo!















This one was a smooth a build as they generally come for me  - about five weeks from start to finish which is also speedy in consideration of my recent building rate. I certainly appreciate the kind words along the way!

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Re: A simple build... 1/72 Tamiya Fw-190A3
« Reply #25 on: May 29, 2026, 06:22:15 PM »
Lovely job all round, great finish and weathering and very nice presentation. Great result and a quick build, what's not to like!

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Re: A simple build... 1/72 Tamiya Fw-190A3
« Reply #26 on: May 30, 2026, 12:12:04 AM »
Beautifully built,finished,and displayed Brad! I love it!
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Re: A simple build... 1/72 Tamiya Fw-190A3
« Reply #27 on: June 27, 2026, 10:20:37 PM »
I'm way behind. Great build, paint and weathering and a nice display. It must have been a very satisfying project.

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Re: A simple build... 1/72 Tamiya Fw-190A3
« Reply #28 on: June 27, 2026, 11:17:03 PM »
   I'm a late arrival as well but this is a terrific finish Brad. A superb effort that belies it's small scale and your weathering is spot on. I particularly like your "pedestal" style base and the planking really sets off the model nicely.

Cheers,
Lance