Eduard Fw 190 A-8: An Arctic Wurger
My last build of 2019 is the excellent 190A-8 in 1/48 scale from Eduard, released sometime this year.
I had been waiting for this kit ever since the first A-4 version was launched, for so far (and probably for a long time) no other late version radial 190 will be as good as this kit is.
Built OOB with 3 exceptions (guns from Aber; Decals from Sky Decals and Xtradecals and wheels from Bregun) used very little PE since I prefer the basic plastic to enhance with careful painting.
Plane representes Rudy Artnerโs Weiss 10 from the Eismeer Geschwader, the JG 5, and is my own interpretation from the BW photos available online. 74/75 over 76 from Gunze, 81 (late version) streaks from real colors, and the yellow 04 from MRP.
Still need to add the aerials but no time left until January 2nd, and I really wanted it to be complete still this year.
Hope you like it, wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
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Stephen W Towle said on December 29, 2019
Professional.
The vertical green stripes on the fuselage remind me of my tabby. Interesting camouflage and done to perfection.
Pedro L. Rocha said on December 29, 2019
Thanks Stephen! I assume tabby is your household cat companion ๐
Louis Gardner said on December 29, 2019
Pedro @holzhamer
This has to be the best 190 build I have seen in a while………………. and a fine way for you to end the modeling year. The paint work is so crisp and perfect. Spot on the money to my eyes.
Well done my friend, and I pressed the “like” button too !!!!
Happy new Year to you too
Pedro L. Rocha said on December 29, 2019
@lgardner Louis, thanks for the compliments also. To be honest all work with this kit, including the painting and weathering, was a breeze. Funny thing only trouble occurred with the AM extras.
Marcus Vinicius Teixeira Borges said on December 29, 2019
Lovely Pedro!
Pedro L. Rocha said on December 29, 2019
Thanks you Marcus!
dale travis said on December 29, 2019
Great way to end the year Pedro, beautiful work!
Pedro L. Rocha said on December 29, 2019
Thank you Davis, indeed it was ๐ now Iโm hoping to start 2020 with the right foot, Iโll be tackling those 2 Mustangs Santa brought me
Ed said on December 29, 2019
Looks great to me ๐๐
Pedro L. Rocha said on December 29, 2019
Thank you Ed!
Tom Cleaver said on December 29, 2019
Beautiful paint work. Not what you usually see, which adds to the interest. I have yet to see anyone get a bad result from one of these new Eduard 190 kits.
Pedro L. Rocha said on December 29, 2019
Thank you Tom! It really is the best 190 A in the market, at least in the quarter scale
Haslam Yeoman said on December 30, 2019
Pedro that paint job makes a great kit even better.
Pedro L. Rocha said on December 30, 2019
Thank you Haslam!
Glenn Virgo said on January 2, 2020
Very nice. That side view with the camouflage scheme and the rivets showing up nicely. very nice.
Pedro L. Rocha said on January 3, 2020
Thank you for the feedback Glenn
Greg Kittinger said on January 2, 2020
Love the paintwork on this one! Fantastic.
Pedro L. Rocha said on January 3, 2020
Thanks Greg, glad you like it!
Justin Bronk said on April 22, 2020
Stunning. What else can I say? Would make my latest Blau 4 a perfect hanger mate if there were to be an Eismeer reunion!
Pedro L. Rocha said on April 22, 2020
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