Large-tailed Dora
Hello, guys! The “Dora”, or Fw-190 D-9, has been one of my favorite aircrafts. This particular machine (“brown 4”) is a bit unusual, but famous, in that it was one of few Doras that were attached with the vertical stabilizer designed for Ta152. Camouflage was based on the color profile by Grandall (“The Focke-Wulf Fw190 Dora Volume 2” published by Eagle Editions): ventral and lateral surfaces of the fuselage of this a/c were painted not with the usual light blue RLM76, but with the controversial color, non-standard “light green” like “sky.” I’m not completely sure with the authenticity of this color, but I followed Grandall, because it contributes, I think, to make her more attractive together with the large tail. Unfortunately, the finish coat seems too glossy, which I noticed when taking photos. Thank you for watching anyway, and I welcome your feedbacks.
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Craig Abrahamson said on May 15, 2019
Nice work, Shun….I like it.
Shun said on May 15, 2019
Thank you Craig!
Greg Kittinger said on May 15, 2019
I always love the unusual schemes, and this one has it in spades! Well done.
Shun said on May 16, 2019
Thank you Greg. Late-war Luftwaffe machines were sort of an exhibitions of unusual schemes.
Robert Royes said on May 15, 2019
Looks great!!
Shun said on May 16, 2019
Thank you Robert!
bob mack said on May 16, 2019
beautiful dora
Shun said on May 16, 2019
Thank you bob!
DE4EVER said on May 16, 2019
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Nicely done Dora Shun. The color scheme as well as the weathering are very well done.
Shun said on May 16, 2019
I’ m glad you love her, DE4EVER!
Paul Mahoney said on May 16, 2019
looks great to me – also one of my favorite a/c. And you nailed the camo really well as far as I am concerned!
Shun said on May 17, 2019
Thank you, Paul!
Jeff Bailey said on May 19, 2019
Outstanding work, Shun! I like it.
Shun said on May 20, 2019
Thank you, Jeff for the encouraging words!