Dirk's 1/72 Airfix Fw190D Virgin build [SKGB] ***FINISHED***

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With a new air compressor in place it was time to apply the red underbelly color.

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I'm under the impression that these red bellied birds didn't have the external fuel tanks but seeing as I went through the trouble of building I decided it was going to be mounted. I'm sure at some point one or seven were mounted here and there so...

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I;m hoping to get the decals applied tonight.
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Looking very good, Dirk.
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Dirk it’s look good the red has turned out great, I find when free hand spraying, I thin the paint to the same consistency as skimmed milk and then turn the air down as low as you can, remember lots of thin coats are better than one thick coat, try just misting the first coat on and let it dry (I use the wife's hair drier to speed up the acrylic drying times) once the first very thin coat is on the second and third go on a lot easier.

The Dora is a great a/c to practice airbrushing on as you can try all the different techniques.

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Thanks guys. The decaling started two nights ago but damn if these fragmented stripes aren't a pain to do. I mean they go on easy enough but in so many parts... Augh!!!
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Steady progress has been made on this. Decals applied. All I need is the prob to be built and mounted. Then mounting it in its in-flight position. Pictures to follow.
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Just for the record those white kit stripes were a pain in the back side.
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Yeah, I took one look at the decal sheet and decided to mask them...
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last night I sealed the decals with a gloss cote. For some reason (I didn't hear anyone else talk about this) almost all of the white stripes extended past the trailing edge of the wing so after the gloss cote dried I trilled the excess with a sharp blade. I secured the external fuel tank ad added the prop. I have to look things over but I think the lest bits will be to add the tail wheel, antennas underneath and mount it on a base.

Busy day so I'll try to get pictures up tonight or tomorrow
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thanks Brews
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Good to hear that you have this one in the bag Dirk, looking forward to seeing it.

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I should be able to finish of the kit itself tonight. Mounting it on a stand may have to wait. We'll see.

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Brews wrote:We're all here to help, Dirk. What is it about the mounting that's bothering you?
The time to sit and do it. :mrgreen:
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Looks real nice from my angle, Dirk. Looks like it's roped, tied and headed for the barn.
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And bringing up the rear....

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The final product

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Honestly I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a kit so much. What a fun build. There will be more of these in my future.
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