 | The Fw 190A-9 of Siegfried Baer, 5.Staffel, II./JG301, in Detail....| Modeling Discuss The Fw 190A-9 of Siegfried Baer, 5.Staffel, II./JG301, in Detail.... in the Current forums; hmmmmmm yes very strange indicators an A-8, wonder if we got a new engine ?
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10-07-2008, 12:00 PM
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#301 | | the old Sage
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Country:  | hmmmmmm yes very strange indicators an A-8, wonder if we got a new engine ?
and yes some of the A-8's got the wooden propellar for more power | 
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10-08-2008, 07:26 AM
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.....the painting begins!
Reich defence band number one... 
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10-08-2008, 08:27 AM
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Country:  | Certainly is Wayne. Also, it's probably due to the stupid arthritis, but I can't keep my models as clean as yours during construction, not messy, but not as clean. | |
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10-09-2008, 07:21 PM
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10-10-2008, 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Wayne Little  Just throws another spanner in the works????
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Reich defence band number one... | Wayne, how do you make the connection lines between the two fuselage halves look so smooth, without compromising the etched lines that flow between the two halves? Do you use a model putty? I've been working on this for a couple of years, now, but haven't quite got it to turn out the way I want. The paint looks good, too, but it's your obvious expertise at hiding joints that impresses me the most. 
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Originally Posted by mandoman Wayne, how do you make the connection lines between the two fuselage halves look so smooth, without compromising the etched lines that flow between the two halves? Do you use a model putty? I've been working on this for a couple of years, now, but haven't quite got it to turn out the way I want. The paint looks good, too, but it's your obvious expertise at hiding joints that impresses me the most.
mandoman | The first and most important is to make sure both halves match up clean and straight, ensuring that panel lines match up precisely (sometimes this is a real problem) and just as important that each half sits nice and flush without a step (mismatch). If you get it all right then filler or putty is kept to a minimum or not required. I use tamiya putty or super glue, depending on what I need to do and where the filler is required. Sometimes you will need to apply 2 and 3 applications of filler to get it right as you sand it back. Paint over the join to check your work as you go...
If you like I can do a step by step guide to 'getting it right'......having said that I'm sure you won't be the only one that says Yes!
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Country: | A quick question, Wayne. Like you, I sometimes use superglue to fill joints etc. I have seen mentioned in various magazines, 'gap filling' superglue. Is this a 'thicker' product do you know, as all I can ever find in the UK, regardless of brand, is 'ordinary' superglue. Any hints as to type, and/or manufacturer, would be appreciated.
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The first and most important is to make sure both halves match up clean and straight, ensuring that panel lines match up precisely (sometimes this is a real problem) and just as important that each half sits nice and flush without a step (mismatch
| THAT is exactly where I'm running into trouble. If I get the two halves to match, then it seems like I throw something else out of whack. I'm going to have to continue working on that. It sure is a pleasure to see your well matched, and painted planes. I wouldn't mind a step-by-step. What you just said has already helped. Thanks.  | |
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Country: | Well, dry fitting parts is the first thing...if you are going to get things that are out of whack, determine the best outcome that creates the least amount of work or Pain!
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Cleared one up for me to
You'd swear that thing wasn't actually 2 halves after what you do
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Country: | Thanks for the info on superglue Wayne. I thought maybe I was going daft trying to find 'thick' glue, so now I can give up and continue as normal. | |
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