Focke Wulf 56 Stosser in 1/72 *****FINISHED****

[Chuck Finley]

As frequently happens, I often get a interest in a particular period for building and this summer was my recent tween wars series. I was also lucky to acquire a large number of kits from a gentleman getting out of the hobby and the Heller FW 56 Stosser was one of treasures and with this build, the time was right. I have currently finished my pre painting and am ready to start the build.

The Focke Wulf Stosser was evolved to meet a Reichsluftfahrtministerium specification for an advanced trainer powered by the Argus
As 10C engine. The aircraft had a substantial production run to equip the fighter and dive bombing schools of the Luftwaffe and formed the backbone of the fighter training organization for most of the war.

[TobyC]

I wish you the very best of luck with that particular kit. I recently attempted it and end up binning such was the nightmare of fixing the upper wing.

[MarkyM607]

AAh the great Toby (s)Tosser event, remember it well!! . See if you can succeed where Toby chick--- declined to!!.

[VickersVandal]

Nice choice . It is a funky looking little bus when done.

My experience with the wing struts and alignment was a bit of a debacle too, though I plowed through and managed to beat it into submission in the end. Because of the age of the plastic, one strut broke three times under the tension. I'd recommend a jig if you can arrange one. Best of luck with it!

[Chuck Finley]

I wish you the very best of luck with that particular kit. I recently attempted it and end up binning such was the nightmare of fixing the upper wing.

Thanks for the support. Of course you are talking to the man who built the Roden He-111e and the final product turned out acceptably. I will not allow this kit to win where Roden failed.

[Chuck Finley]

Initial build is finished. Now, on to painting RLM 65 on the bottom.

[Chuck Finley]

Camouflage paint was finished yesterday wing and wheels being attached today. Now, on to a little touch-up and decals to finish the job. And they say it couldn't be done. :P

[iggie]

That's looking really good!

[TobyC]

Marvellous. I take my hat off to you. You're obviously made of stronger stuff than me

[Arcwelder]

Great (and quick) work Chuck.. love it.

[Chuck Finley]

Marvellous. I take my hat off to you. You're obviously made of stronger stuff than me

Thanks. The solution to the wing problem was to glue the struts to the lower wing and then attach to the fuselage. There is not such thing as a unbuildable kit but always have fun.

[Chuck Finley]

Now, my second build comes to a close. It's been fun and now on to taking advantage of a week with no kids and build a kit or three.

[TobyC]

That really is very good. Lovely paintwork.

[iggie]

Georgeous! No other way to put it, that is Georgeous

[Stevehnz]

That looks great, its just the sort of build I see that makes me want to rush out & find one. You've really done a beaut job on it.
Steve.