Wulf in sheeps clothing
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Uffz. Julius Händel, I believe, in the photo. He was fighting a rearguard action as the Soviets advanced through Poland, and finally met his fate at the hands of a P-47 on September the 23rd 1944. Note the Indian emblem. I have chosen the scheme because of its unusual spinner and prop colouring.
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Sadly, again, the photos can’t capture the PE and details in this cockpit- they’re there, believe me.
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A better view. Took about 4-5 hours to this point
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Has been a quick build. 95% of parts in perfect register and fit.
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Underside pretty much ready for the RLM76
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Another 2-3 hours on, and we’re here. NB a small but significant gap between fuselage and wing on starboard side. Will need a sliver of filler.
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Risky! But I decided to add the PE at this stage- I’ve got the plastic as a backup
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RLM76 down - waiting for tomorrow to do uppers
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One of the more unusual propeller colour combinations and one reason for choosing this subject
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Decals on- the main ones: 30 minutes, the stencils, an extra hour!
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Starting to look like a Butcher Bird
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The undercarriage took some time getting into position- but Eduard’s precision engineering helps.
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Always an awkward looking track.
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Port
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Starboard- “long finals”: weathering, smokes, rigging and final top varnish to complete.
Not quite a “weekend edition”, more of a “short week” ?
Not quite a “weekend edition”, more of a “short week” ?
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Short finals. Approaching the outer marker. Oils for weathering and a few finals glue-ings.
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Another magnificent Eduard kit
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Corrected the track again
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Rigging: Uschi.
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Eastern warriors
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Best 190 at this scale.
No debate
No debate
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A few final shots
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That slide back canopy always looked ahead of its time
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Commenti
42 22 August 2022, 13:40
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Following.
Do you have a link about this pilot and / or plane? Sounds like an interesting story.
23 August 2022, 12:25
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Hi Bas, thanks for watching!……I have very little I'm afraid- I've seen reports the Russians got him in the end, but 2 separate reports say it was a US P-47 in Nijmegen area that sealed his fate. The Luftwaffe records don't seem as detailed as the Allied ones. Perhaps that's victor's justice for you.? 😞
23 August 2022, 14:47
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Thanks Andy 👌 . Luckily the FW190 is not a favorite, or this would cost me lots of hours online research 😉
23 August 2022, 17:52
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Not a favourite of mine either Bas. I'm building all significant WWII planes for an aspirational collection. Naturally, this is one of them for the Luftwaffe in WWII.
23 August 2022, 19:57
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Andy, faster and faster. I envy the speed of construction of your latest projects. I didn't realize this until now.
Looking so good!
27 August 2022, 17:12
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Wow, you're really busy trying to get a dent in the stash, aren't you Andy?
27 August 2022, 17:24
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@Cuajete- it helps with good products, and I'm trying to test the optimum flow when building. To improve the process we all go through. The FW-190 and La-7 are a breeze to work with! Thanks for the comments!
27 August 2022, 21:19
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@ Jan, sure trying! Just managed to finish the Dutch Hudson too. So I'll declare a few 'completed' this weekend I hope!
27 August 2022, 21:20
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Well it looks you work very hard and all the kits look great. I like your Focke Wulf, especially the camo.
29 August 2022, 18:15
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@David-cheers buddy !! The camo is typical Luftwaffe- all grey/green by the looks. A bit dull, apart from the yellow prop.
30 August 2022, 21:08
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I had missed one before, great overall paint job and specifically the mottling!
17 January 2023, 16:04
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Now you're seeking this one past my 👀
I agree, it is the best Fw 190 in this scale, by far!
17 January 2023, 17:46
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Yes Jan, there seems to be a few builds that I've missed on SM too, glad you've had a wee view!
17 January 2023, 19:04