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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Rod The Fixer on November 22, 2024, 01:33:19 AM

Title: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on November 22, 2024, 01:33:19 AM

Hello everyone,
I started to assemble this Tamiya kit:

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

to make the Fw 190 D-9 jv 44 Sachsenberg Schwarm - "Red 1" flown by Leutnant Heinz Sachsenberg

A quick look inside the box:

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54155784633_61e29f0e3d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qvyy1H)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54155962460_960973a184_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qvzsSG)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

First steps ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on November 22, 2024, 02:22:50 PM

Well, if the rest of it goes on like the "First Steps", this is going to be a lesson in awesomeness! 8)

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: apophenia on November 23, 2024, 04:49:01 AM

Quote from: Old Wombat on November 22, 2024, 02:22:50 PM

Well, if the rest of it goes on like the "First Steps", this is going to be a lesson in awesomeness! 8)

Yep. That cockpit tub looks amazing!  Also can't wait to see what Rodolfo does with that Citroën Traction Avant  :D

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 09, 2024, 01:13:53 AM

Plane assembled and ready for the primer ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 20, 2024, 06:29:22 AM

Painting wings' undersurfaces ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 22, 2024, 11:08:00 PM

I began the complex task of painting camouflage ... My hope is to be able to do an acceptable job ...

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 by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: apophenia on December 23, 2024, 05:29:56 AM

Undershading is looking good, Rodolfo. But that red-and-white underside striping is spectacular!  :-*

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on December 23, 2024, 08:07:06 AM

Quote from: apophenia on December 23, 2024, 05:29:56 AM

Undershading is looking good, Rodolfo. But that red-and-white underside striping is spectacular!  :-*

Yep! 8)

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 28, 2024, 07:40:10 PM

What do you think of it?

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54231789419_4bff0a10ba_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qCh6A4)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54231950875_436006fc1f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qChVzM)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54231789429_5f486e55fd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qCh6Ae)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54231789449_f4b80667a1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qCh6Az)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: apophenia on December 29, 2024, 09:44:34 AM

Quote from: Rod The Fixer on December 28, 2024, 07:40:10 PM

What do you think of it?

Excellent effect, Rodlfo!  :smiley:

I've always loved that mottled fuselage and tail scheme. Your mottling looks rushed - just as the real thing would have   :D

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on December 29, 2024, 11:23:41 AM

Quote from: Rod The Fixer on December 28, 2024, 07:40:10 PM

What do you think of it?

Really good build & painting, thus far!! :smiley:

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on January 04, 2025, 11:27:49 PM

Ready for weathering ...

The canopy is simply leaning, I have yet to decide whether to leave it closed or open ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54246315460_89223851d3_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qDyxF3)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54246145689_443ed2715c_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qDxFcX)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54245894766_8dc85d63b2_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qDwoBG)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54246132398_e3ccf99951_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qDxBfN)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on January 05, 2025, 01:11:51 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: apophenia on January 05, 2025, 03:25:39 AM

Very pretty build!  Looking forward to the weathering  :smiley:

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on January 24, 2025, 07:12:11 PM

Plane ready for take-off ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54283624762_42153bbbaa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qGRLqS)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54284937785_bec563cb80_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qGYuKc)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54284937790_7dfcd175cd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qGYuKh)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54283624742_f7939a6017_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qGRLqw)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on January 24, 2025, 09:30:21 PM

Excellent finish, Rod! Juat the right amount of weathering & wear! :smiley: :smiley: 8)

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 25, 2025, 12:53:29 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on February 22, 2025, 04:42:41 AM

Citroen 11 CV Staff Car

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on February 22, 2025, 04:42:57 AM

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54342431785_fd39de4066_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qN4aH4)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Fw 190 D-9 JV 44 [Sachsenberg Schwarm] "Red 1" - Tamiya 1:48
Post by: Claymore on February 23, 2025, 12:51:16 AM

Beautiful!  :-* :smiley: