Isaac Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Those are some good bands! I used Mr Surfacer 1200 thinned with Mr Leveling Thinner. I thin it a lot so that it sprays on wet. I build it up slowly and I don't go for 100% opacity. Just enough to check seams and give the color coats something to bite into. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mitko Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 and have you used tamiya flat base X21? I cannot find mr. thinner, so I tend to avoid using mr.surfacer through my airbrush... I have that same model, F-8, and also Tamiya's F-8 with bomb set. I haven't build any of them, and I wonder which one to do? Can you compare /if you have build tamiya's/ and let me know? Thanx! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 I've built a tamiya a-4. Nice kit although the eduard has better detail. The tamiya is tricky around the cowling as are all 190A kits (i've also built the hasegawa). The eduard will take more time and require more dry fitting. It can be tricky in the sense that there are various sub assemblies whose tolerances stack up. For me, the eduard is the clear choice since it comes with PE, masks, thin decals and better surface detail. However it does require more care during assembly. Build the Eduard first and you can use the left over decals on your tamiya. :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 I've also have tried flat base with future. My results were not that great. I use Vallejo model air flat varnish thinned with tamiya thinners. Practice the thinning ratio on an old model painted gloss black until it makes the black flat while not frosting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Made some progress since the last time. The step was replaced with some resistor leads. Its way easier than trying to clean up the plastic part which will most likely snap. Not sure about the amount protruding or the angle of the step. Its not glued so I can fix it if its wrong. Like my previous build, I replaced the gun barrels with 0.9mm plastic rod. Once again this is easier than cleaning up the kit pieces who have nasty mismatched seams. I also hollowed out the ends carefully with a tiny drill. I still haven't found a gun barrel color that works for me. Next time I'll try model master gun metal enamel. I'm near the end. Have to put on the pitot tube and lower antennas. Add some exhaust stains and gun stains and I'll be good to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 (edited) WHOA!!! Isaac..since I last came here the color has taken on a different meaning now that you have gotten the decals placed. Looking very like a FW-190F8... :P I also like the idea of scuffing and staining around the exhaust and the gun which will give it that "aged" used authentic working aircraft look about it. It will look FANTASTIC once the stains are in place and you have it ready for display{be sure to show your framed box art as well.Please, thank you} :wub: :wub: HOLMES Edited April 24, 2010 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Thanks Holmes! I'm thinking the same thing about the box art. Its just way to nice not to frame it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Thanks Holmes! I'm thinking the same thing about the box art. Its just way to nice not to frame it. :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mitko Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Great job! I want to ask: aren't the props of the F-8 wooden? If they are, the weathering wouldn't look like that, or I am wrong? Also, will you add an antenna? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) Great job!I want to ask: aren't the props of the F-8 wooden? If they are, the weathering wouldn't look like that, or I am wrong? Also, will you add an antenna? ;) Oh no! I just read wiki and well they say from the A8 onwards they could be fitted with wooden paddle blade props. I didn't use the paddle blade prop provided in the kit (they are identified as not for use). I hope that saves me! Here is a pic showing the two types of prop provided in the kit. Funny you should mention antennas. I was getting ready to put on the loop antenna when I realized there isn't anywhere to place it. I looked at my previous 190 and I started to think I sanded it off. Until i looked at the hyperscale review. It doesn't have the little bump. Error on Eduard's part? Also, I realize it probably didn't carry the Mk 103 cannon. They aren't glued on so there is a tiny chance I will change them for bombs. Thank you for msg mitko! Edited April 25, 2010 by Isaac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mitko Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Oh no! I just read wiki and well they say from the A8 onwards they could be fitted with wooden paddle blade props. I didn't use the paddle blade prop provided in the kit (they are identified as not for use). I hope that saves me!Here is a pic showing the two types of prop provided in the kit. Funny you should mention antennas. I was getting ready to put on the loop antenna when I realized there isn't anywhere to place it. I looked at my previous 190 and I started to think I sanded it off. Until i looked at the hyperscale review. It doesn't have the little bump. Error on Eduard's part? Also, I realize it probably didn't carry the Mk 103 cannon. They aren't glued on so there is a tiny chance I will change them for bombs. Thank you for msg mitko! I meant the wire antenna ;) Could you post some more pics please? I like what you've done with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matrixone Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Your model looks great Issac! About the prop...most F-8s used the metal props, it is possible some F-8s that were rebuilt after crashes/combat damage had the wooden prop blades fitted to them. It was the Fw 190A-9/F-9 that used the wooden prop blades but there are photographs of the A-9 showing at least a few of them used the metal prop. Matrixone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Thank you Matrixone! Did F8s carry the loop antenna and the long wing antenna? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matrixone Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) Issac, Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, when the F-8s left the factories they would most likely have had the DF loop installed, if they were not needed the ground crew would have removed them, the antenna under the wing does not seem to be used on the F-8 or F-9. Matrixone Edited April 28, 2010 by matrixone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac Posted April 30, 2010 Author Share Posted April 30, 2010 No problem. I'm out of town on business. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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