Phartycr0c Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Iv'e had a quick gander around the forums in the search for build threads for these kits. I am about to set forth on my first foray into primarily resin kits (FW189) and am trying to collect as much info around build methods and techniques for these things as possible. Not seen may finished builds, not just of the FW 189 but HPH kits in general. Any help/ advice / pointers would be gratefully received. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alburymodeler Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I recall there is a longish YouTube clip by some of the people at HPH showing construction tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 ... I am about to set forth on my first foray into primarily resin kits (FW189) and am trying to collect as much info around build methods and techniques for these things as possible. Any help/ advice / pointers would be gratefully received ... Two words - James Hatch https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/5018-focke-wulf-fw-189a-1-in-slovakian-markings/ Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Bless you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Sanding sticks. Lots of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) Two words - James Hatch https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/5018-focke-wulf-fw-189a-1-in-slovakian-markings/ Rog Back of the net! This is exactly the sort of thing I am looking for many Thanks Rog. a simple google of this bird doesnt seem to bring many build threads alive. I have seen the youtube clips from HPH and get the idea of construction but construction there appears to be in the perfect world. I need to know what im letting myself in for. Did I mention I had the Catalina ? Edited March 28, 2017 by Phartycr0c Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Two words - James Hatch https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/5018-focke-wulf-fw-189a-1-in-slovakian-markings/ Rog Patience and lots of it!! Here's a link to my HpH Ta-154 Moskito, took around 9 months on and off to complete as I needed a break from it every now and then, may be helpful to you. http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=61355&hl= Regards. Andy Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerobat Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I recall there is a longish YouTube clip by some of the people at HPH showing construction tips. It's also a very good primer on gluing any resin kit together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK6EiK6rRGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) HPH kits are great in quality, shape and details. But they are definitely not the easiest resin kit to start with. Good luck ! Edited March 28, 2017 by Zero77 scvrobeson and Rick Griewski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I actually see very few of their kits being worked on here. Phartycr0c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I actually see very few of their kits being worked on here. Because they are an almighty pain in the arse. The only kit I have ever had that promised more in the box than it actually delivered in enjoyment. Looked bloody superb in the box, that's the nicest thing I can say. Oh, and the chocolate was cute, but i couldn't even eat that as I'm vegan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 I actually see very few of their kits being worked on here. I thought there was a reason and its all stacking up to conspire against me. Im not cracking on with it just yet I need to bolster myself i think. Andy. Your moskito is outstanding and Inspirational to boot. monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I must admit their ME 410 is really appealing, but resin and I are rarely friends............ The 189 is a great subject, perhaps papa Tamiya might do an axis twin........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Great kits, and WONDERFULLY detailed. IMHO, they just become "challenging" at a certain point. Jack, LSP_K2 and monthebiff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Just to pitch in: in general i myself have this (health) aversion towards super glue, one of the few means of constructing resin parts, but nevertheless have a couple of Fisher kits plus the HPH Catalina i hope to get my hands on sometime, but looking at the latter it's just a piece of art, and ofcourse all these kits are not "shake 'n bake" , you will need some sweat, tears, and TLC to get it right, and i'm prepared to have it all...... But since HPH is also about to deliver the Tigercat in our scale i'm convinced it will be of super quality, but still the above might apply to its construction as well, ....we'll see. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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