Woody V Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) Now for something really different - for me anyway. I'm going to build a factory fresh A-8. No weathering, no chipping, no nada. Aftermarket goodies include Red Fox instrument panels, a choice between HGW and Quinta Studios harness and hoping the nod goes to QS, Synthetic Ordinance Works struts, some nifty brass cannons, Eagle Parts resin wheels and tires, Quick Boost exhausts and machine guns and our rivet skins. And yes, I know the birdie has flush rivets but we'll get into that later in the build. This is by far my favorite Luftwaffe fighter, but I'm no expert (the understatement of the year) so I'll be grateful if anyone can point out any serious issues with the kit compared to the actual aircraft. At this point the only thing I'm curious to know is if they shipped from the factory with or without the drop tanks. Edited July 17, 2023 by Woody V Spellinck isuez Uncarina, Troy Molitor, coogrfan and 26 others 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 After following the Dauntless, I certainly won't complain about anything you build. Looking forward to it Woody. Matt Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Looking forward to it! I thought the Has Butcher Bird was a great kit IMHO, and in this case its got all the goodies too. Model on! Woody V and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stambaugh Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 The only thing that I see that hasagawa got wrong are the flaps. If installed as supplied they hang at close to 90 degrees when actual flap angle is 60 degrees. Gazzas, chrish, daveculp and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 6 hours ago, John Stambaugh said: The only thing that I see that hasagawa got wrong are the flaps. If installed as supplied they hang at close to 90 degrees when actual flap angle is 60 degrees. I caught that in your RFI post, good to know. Right now my plan is flaps up and canopy closed with the intention of showing off the clean beauty of the design. Greg W and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 7 hours ago, scvrobeson said: After following the Dauntless, I certainly won't complain about anything you build. Looking forward to it Woody. Matt After the Dauntless I'm ready for to build something that isn't so complicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 7 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: Looking forward to it! I thought the Has Butcher Bird was a great kit IMHO, and in this case its got all the goodies too. Model on! This is my first Hasegawa kit and I'm loving the simplicity and especially those THIN trailing edges. I also built the Revel F8 and although it's a great kit if you want to show off the engine it annoyed me. Out2gtcha and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 22 hours ago, Archer Fine Transfers said: At this point the only thing I'm curious to know is if they shipped from the factory with or without the drop tanks. They were shipped with an ETC501 rack. The tanks were field supplied. Have fun Woody , this might be helpful : http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2004/11/stuff_eng_fw190_01.htm Woody V, daveculp, Uncarina and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaro Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Archer Fine Transfers said: After the Dauntless I'm ready for to build something that isn't so complicated. After the Dauntless we expect another masterpiece! Good luck! Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 2 hours ago, MikeMaben said: They were shipped with an ETC501 rack. The tanks were field supplied. Have fun Woody , this might be helpful : http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2004/11/stuff_eng_fw190_01.htm Thanks Mike! Bookmarked and probably more info than I want to know. MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Nothing ho-hum about this build especially for Wurger fans! Looking forward to this one since I have the same kit in the stash. Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b737flyer Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I just started one as well - hopefully we can keep each other motivated! Woody V and allthumbs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citadelgrad Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Watching with interest. Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Line Media Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) Awesome project man! There's something so satisfying about loading up a kit with aftermarket items. I find myself doing the same thing for many of my projects. Edited September 2, 2021 by Flight Line Media Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Should be fun!! Cheers, Michael Woody V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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