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Hello all, First off, I want to say that I have been browsing here for a few months as I am dipping my toes into 1/32 scale. There are so many amazing resources, builds, and craftsmanship here. I decided to join in on the fun. I recently bought Hasegawa's FW-190D late version which has the larger TA-152 style tail. I could not resist the elegant look of the box art and decided to buy it. I think it is pretty well known that the molding and fit is pretty good so I will skip all the "box opening" sprue pictures. I know that it is well known that the kit has a few shape issues. As this is my first dive into 1/32, I am going to keep it relatively simple. I am just going to be building it as is with the exception of some scratch built detail, Eduard masks for the canopy, 1man army masks, and some aftermarket seatbelts. First off, one detail I decided to add are the cowl flap actuators. To do this I first cut off some very small pieces of styrene rod. Next, I drill out holes in the cowl flaps for the styrene rods to sit in. I then take some Tamiya Extra Thin and place some in the holes, then place in my piece of styrene. After every piece I did a quick dry test fit to make sure the rods sat where I wanted at a correct angle while the glue dried. I found a few had to be longer than others. And the final result! I think it adds some visual interest to the cowl area, especially in this scale. It may not be 100% accurate as far as the arms go, but I think it is better than having nothing there! Thanks, and more to come.
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Hi Guys, Another Hasegawa from 2017's mad model build, the Focke Factory. This time it's White 15, a more or less standard D9. I've forgotten things like manufacturer, unit, pilot, it was while ago now! Mods to the basic kit were: Thin down the seat (a must!), HGW belts, Yahu IP, CMK control column, QuickBoost guns and exhausts, E-Z Line for the aerial, home made brass tube Pitot, plastic rod and lead wire brake lines, added actuator to the cooling flaps. And Henri Daehne prop, mustn't forget that little work of art! Decals again from Eagle Cal, interior paint was Gunze, Tamiya and Vallejo, exterior was a mix of Gunze Mr Color (lacquer) and Mr Paint. It was going to be MMP but it didn't turn up from the USA in time and I got a little impatient! Note the radiator cowling is a different colour. Radiator changed perhaps? So let's jump in, literally! Cooling flap actuators. Regards, Bruce Crosby