Eduard ProfiPack Fw-190A-5

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November 17, 2019
This is the Brassin engine. It is well done and comes with a lot of PE parts.
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November 17, 2019
I replaced the ignition cables with EZ-Line Fine and used sprue rod instead of the flat PE for the oil lines between cylinders.
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November 17, 2019
I've been trying to build the kit as a series of sub-assemblies.
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November 17, 2019
This will get initially weathered before it is mounted on the aircraft.
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January 9, 2021
The underside and side of the aircraft sprayed with RLM76.
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January 9, 2021
Finally getting back on this project. Mounting the Brassin engine and panels took a lot of fitting and aligning so I needed to think about it for a while.
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January 9, 2021
I will hold off on adding the MGs, additional plumbing and more wiring until I get the aircraft topside painted RLM74 & 75. I didn't want too many bits and pieces hanging out there to break off and snag on things.
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May 26, 2021
The RLM74 and 75 is painted on top and the landing gear are mounted. I use a home made template to get the correct angle on the landing gear legs.
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May 26, 2021
The fuselage MG bay is still empty. I did start mounting some of the hold-down clamps on the fuselage and worked on the wing cannon bays. I'll need to be very carful not to bump the small parts or break them during the rest of the build. The cannon barrels are 1mm tubing.
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May 26, 2021
The port side of the fuselage. This side will have the access panel behind the exhaust dropped.
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May 26, 2021
I did some weathering on the underside and in the wheel wells before I mounted the mortar tubes. I also moved the tail wheel just for something different.
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May 26, 2021
The engine panels with hold-downs mounted. The exterior still needs some highlighting in the rivet holes.
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May 26, 2021
The interior of the engine panels with some shipping and staining. I thought it might be best to get the panels weathered before they get mounted.
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June 2, 2021
The fuselage machine guns are from the Eduard Brassin set. The plumbing and wiring in the engine compartment and on the guns is primarily lead wire from .2mm to .4mm. I found PE representing round wire and hoses was not what I wanted.
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June 2, 2021
The starboard side.
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June 2, 2021
I went with a light weathering effect. It may need some additional stains on the front cowling, but I don't know if I dare working around all the engine panel closures.
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June 2, 2021
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June 2, 2021
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June 2, 2021
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June 2, 2021
The mortars took a long time to mount and line up.
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June 2, 2021

Comments

14 17 November 2019, 21:01

Jim J
Nice detail on the engine

18 November 2019, 00:35

Tim Heimer
Looks great!

18 November 2019, 03:26

JW
Thanks for the kind comments. ,I noticed Jim J built some of the Eduard fw 190s. Anything to watch out for?

18 November 2019, 04:55

Jim J
@JW - I've built several of the Eduard FW 190 kits based on the 2017 tooling — it looks like you're building an earlier kit. My understanding from reviews and build logs is that the earlier kits are a little more complex but still deliver a fine result once built. The main difference is that the new kits don't include an engine and open cowl panels. Good luck! I'll be following along.

18 November 2019, 06:58

JW
I finally gave up on the kit's control surfaces. The rudder and ailerons have some serious sinkholes that can't be corrected without destroying the surface detail. Time to place another order with Sprue Brothers.

20 November 2019, 00:36

Michael Hickey
Nice going so far, I have this one in the stash as well, so will be following with interest.👍

20 November 2019, 04:23

Murad ÖZER
Beautiful details and result with this oldskool eduard kit. also when it comes to würgers a-5s are scarce to come by in scale modeling for some reason so it's always a welcome sight. 🙂

2 June 2021, 17:07