stevegallacci Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Just got the kit locally and am very happy with it. While it is clearly a limited run kit with only a basic part break down, it is heads and shoulder better than the rather sad PCM Ta152H in general shapes and detail accuracy. Major parts are within about a mm of what they ought to be, and only some of the mid-fuselage scribing is off, some 3mm forward of where it ought to be, a simple fix for those who care. Wing looks nice. Cockpit seems about right, and has Eduard pre-painted panels and photo-etch radiators. Surface details are all fine recessed lines, only a few fasteners and no dumb, deep rivets. If you have the Fw109A-0 kit, this compares well with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafju Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Thank you Steve for that first review! now waiting at some parts' photos. raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegallacci Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) Well, once I figure out how to post images.... Let's try again. Edited March 3, 2011 by stevegallacci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegallacci Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Hey, it works, and all I had to do is follow the instructions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Can you please post some photos of the cockpit, prop, wheels, wheel wells, you know... the stuff we all want to see Radu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegallacci Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Here is the cockpit and such. And close up of fuselage side. Pencil marks show where those lines ought to be. Most of the other kit parts are kind of basic, the tires are smooth and double-braked, the props look okay, but use a tiny trim on the trailing edge for the cowl cut-out, the landing gear is correct for the '152, but is a bit soft in detail. The pilot's seat needs to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automaton Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Hmmm, I'm not seeing anything that's dissuading me so far. Guess I'm gonna have to get one of these. The interior resin and photoetch look pretty promising, as does the approach they used for the radiator. Regards; Automaton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikester Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Looks pretty nice, just don't expect to buy it at a discount... Edited March 4, 2011 by Mikester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Did the Ta-152C actually fly in combat? From what I can find online only two made it into limited service. Do any of the Luftwaffe experts have more information? Looks like another very nice kit from PCM. Cheers, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Crandall Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Did the Ta-152C actually fly in combat? From what I can find online only two made it into limited service. Do any of the Luftwaffe experts have more information? Looks like another very nice kit from PCM. Cheers, Richard Two Ta 152Cs were issued to the Stab of JG 301 in the last days of the war. At that time JG 301 was primarily flying ground attack missions but unfortunatly it is not known if these Ta 152Cs flew any missions. Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I would really like to see a whole lot more photos. Can you please photograph everything that comes in the box? I always had a soft spot for the 152. Radu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegallacci Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) I would really like to see a whole lot more photos. Can you please photograph everything that comes in the box? I always had a soft spot for the 152. Radu okay, here is the rest of the stuff. And a close up The kit is a bit basic in parts, but appears to be enough to do the job Edited March 7, 2011 by stevegallacci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oyoy5 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Is the engine plug for the correct engine, I cannot tell off of the photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegallacci Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Is the engine plug for the correct engine, I cannot tell off of the photos? This time yes. Looks like a big blower DB603 from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Thanks for the photos! It helps... Radu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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