chris2962 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) how can i continue to build my 1/24 FW 190 A-5 /A-6 from airfix if they say the part i request is no longer available ? and so is the kit , all i need is part 38 which is to fix the engine to the frame, is there a chance that somebody might help me , kind regards chris. Edited February 11, 2020 by chris2962 Edited title to get better response jimbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Hi Chris, I know you posted this earlier in the traders board, but with minimal posts, I don't believe you could see them, since our members in new status are temporarily limited in what they can see until they get a few posts under their belt. Hopefully now that you posted outside the traders board, you'll be able to see any responses for the help you need. BTW, I have also moved this over to LSP discussion where it probably fits better. And yes..........................Mini Panthers ARE Pawsome! https://photos.smugmug.com/Misc/i-TSpZFnr/0/c47fd66b/XL/20190317_140304-XL.jpg Cheers! Alain Gadbois and jimbo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Jump in and join the forums. You will find lots of skilled modelers, and helpful people. Participate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigor Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Didn't know the kit wasn't available anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, chris2962 said: how can i continue to build my 1/24 FW 190 A-5 /A-6 from airfix if they say the part i request is no longer available ? and so is the kit , all i need is part 38 which is to fix the engine to the frame, is there a chance that somebody might help me , kind regards chris. Hello Chris, To give your request a maximum exposure: – Choose your forum carefully. I'm suggesting 'LSP Discussion' forum. – State your question clearly in the title, something like 'Help! Need a part in Airfix 1/24 FW-190 kit' – Include an illustration/photo of the part you need in your post so that a casual reader knows what you're looking for. HTH Quang Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Is it something that could be easily scratchbuilt, either by yourself or one of the insanely talented folk here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, quang said: Hello Chris, To give your request a maximum exposure: – Choose your forum carefully. I'm suggesting 'LSP Discussion' forum. – State your question clearly in the title, something like 'Help! Need a part in Airfix 1/24 FW-190 kit' – Include an illustration/photo of the part you need in your post so that a casual reader knows what you're looking for. HTH Quang I actually had the same thoughts Quang. I did move the OPs topic to LSP discussion as noted above as I too thought it would be better served here. I also agree about the topic title and picture. As Chris previously posted in the traders board but did not have enough posts under his belt to see it after posting, I blieve D posted a pic of the part. With Chris hopefully ok with it I will upload the picture D uploaded earlier and add the title tic too. D Bellis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Here is the missing part needed per D: https://i.imgur.com/OXqHMAh.jpg D Bellis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2962 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 thank you Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Chris, you need a minimum number of posts to access the traders board. Look around, comment on some things posted, and you'll be able to "see" the traders board. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 As I mentioned in my response to the original post in Traders Forum, I could laser-cut the basic shape out of acrylic very easily. Just need someone to send a good photo or sketch of the original part if someone has it in their stash. If taking photos add a good ruler to the shots to help suss out the dimensions/scale etc. And thickness is important as well. The “bumpy-outy” parts could be easily added separately. Anyone have this kit in their stash willing to help? jimbo ps I don’t charge for stuff like this - it’s a “pay-it-forward” deal for me :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2962 Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 thank you jimbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Surely someone has this kit in their stash and can take some measurements and photos of Part 38 to help me help this chap? Looking at the instructions online, it is a critical part as the engine bearer struts (? - parts 47-48-49-50) mount into the 4 holes seen in the view posted above. So I can’t even make an educated guess and spitball it for Chris. Even if I just had the measurements from hole to hole, vertically and horizontally it would go a long way to a starting point for a CAD drawing. We could figure the rest out through trial and error and from him measuring the assembled engine. To you Chris, I say press on, get that engine assembled and failing anyone else having the part we can probably get there eventually. You may have to go as far also as getting the cockpit tub/firewall assembly done. Those engine bearer struts mount to the firewall and that may help to size things up. I’m trying my best here :-) Anyone? Hello? jimbo Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2962 Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 thank you jimbo Out2gtcha and jimbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Good on you for trying so hard to help out Jimbo, I wish I had the kit to be able to lend a hand but sadly I don't. jimbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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