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Jim J (Hoss WA)
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Fw 190A-8 Rudolf Linz - Black Friday

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91 31 December 2021, 03:15
Jim J
Time for another Würger! The subject is the A-8 of Lt. Rudolf Linz, a 70 victory ace, who was shot down in this plane during the British raid on Norway on 9 February 1945.

I'm adding some details this time -- engine, fuselage guns, wing cannons, flaps, landing gear, and cockpit - using Brassin kits from Eduard. The plan is to display with most of the main covers open.

Here are some photos of the cockpit and engine. Most of the build is complete now and I'm using Mr. Color lacquers as usual for painting.
31 December 2021, 03:22
David Taylor
Jaw on floor.
31 December 2021, 06:17
Sebastian Meyner
Simply amazing work Jim 👍 Following for sure again!
31 December 2021, 06:21
Jim J
Thanks David and Sebastian -- much appreciated.
5 January 2022, 00:04
Jim J
The main build and camo painting are now complete. Mr. Color lacquers were used. The flaps were quite a bit of work because of the amount of plastic removal required.

I spent quite a bit of time sorting out how to best install the resin wing cannon bays. In the end I glued the wing tops to the fuselage first. When that had dried, I positioned and used CA glue to attach the cannon bays to the wing root area. The fit was acceptable but was not obvious until the wing tops had been attached. The wing bottoms were then glued to the wing tops. I think this approach worked well.

Decals next. Thanks for looking.
5 January 2022, 00:10
Jim J
Rudi Linz's Blue 4 is now complete.

The markings went on with no issues-- I used masks for the upper wing crosses and the kit decals for the rest of the markings and stencils.

I used oils for the panel line wash and am happy with the outcome. I also used oils for some additional shading on the RLM 75 and 74 areas to increase the contrast in a number of areas. Acrylic black-brown heavily thinned was used for additional shading and exhaust stains around select panel lines and wear areas.

Thanks for looking. Comments and critique are always welcome.
13 January 2022, 23:13
Sebastian Meyner
I know this kind of comment might get a little long in the teeth... buit the build and photography are top notch Jim! 👍 🙂
14 January 2022, 04:00
Neuling
Jim, comment (i.e. praise) is possible, critique not. Another beauty in top presentation!
14 January 2022, 07:06
Thomas Bischoff
tried to find a flaw for critique but failed 🙂
flawless build and superb presentation! Full marks from me 👍
14 January 2022, 07:15
Guy Rump
Beautiful 👍
14 January 2022, 08:22
Antoine Meylan
Magnifique. Le travail est impressionnant! Bravo
14 January 2022, 17:35
Jose Freire
Awesome job.
15 January 2022, 16:06
Rui S
Excellent allround and beautiful, as always 👍
15 January 2022, 23:36
Niels C
That is a very nice and detailed Wurger Jim! You always inspire me! Keep them coming!
16 January 2022, 01:18
Robin (WhiteGlint)
Awesome job, Jim! 👍
16 January 2022, 16:40
Jan Peters
Excellent job all'round 👍🏻
16 January 2022, 16:54
Niels C
What color/method do you use for the wheatering around the gun-bays?? 🙂
19 January 2022, 19:41
Jim J
Thanks mates for the warm comments. Much appreciated and I'm glad you like it.

@Niels - weathering around the gun bays was a combination of: (1) a highly thin black/brown acrylic mix airbrushed on the panel lines and edges of doors and covers, (2) oil paints - brownish colors - blended in around the wing walk areas near the wing roots, and (3) light brown, light green, tan and silver colored pencils for chips and scratches. Hope that helps.
22 January 2022, 02:51
Sergej I
Wow... perfectly built, detailed and perfectly weathered bird... if you ask me, the best 190er I have ever seen! 👍
22 January 2022, 06:58
Simon Nagorsnik
Outstanding interior!! Super paintjob- just a masterpiece!!
22 January 2022, 07:19
Christian Lehmann
👍
22 January 2022, 08:04
Neil Patrick
Beautiful work Jim. Like how you left the fuselage gun cover off. It may be prototypical to have it flipped up onto the windscreen, but I always thought that arrangement just looked ugly.
22 January 2022, 09:49
Ludwig Micallef
Amazing build! Just perfect! 👏
22 January 2022, 12:28
Jim J
Thanks mates for the kind comments. Glad you like the build. Thanks again.
28 January 2022, 02:40
Niels C
Thanks for the clear explanation Jim!
31 January 2022, 21:19
Roland Sachsenhofer
Most impressive! A real pleasure to look at and admire!
5 February 2022, 19:16
Jim J
Thanks Niels and Roland. Much appreciated.
19 February 2022, 18:33
Roland
Hi,

that´s the best aircraft model I´ve ever seen in my life. Truely outstanding!
19 February 2022, 18:57
Jim J
@ Roland: Thank you very much for the compliment. Glad you like it. Thanks again.
28 February 2022, 00:24
Alec K
Excellent work mate 👍
28 February 2022, 00:49
Lochsa River
Truly outstanding
28 February 2022, 03:28
CarlosTomcat
My favorite is picture number 10!
28 February 2022, 08:39
Alain Brshl
This is a masterpiece. Congratulations !

28 February 2022, 10:13
Daniel Klink
I'm completely in awe Mate!! Just fantastic from the engine to the wheels...just wow!! 👍👍👍
28 February 2022, 12:38
Spanjaard
awesome work Jim. truly fantastic finish and details. l love it.
28 February 2022, 13:09
Luc B
100% fantastic!
28 February 2022, 14:50
Sebastian Meyner
There you have it Jim...you're an artist! 🙂 👍 Nothing else to add to all the previous comments.
28 February 2022, 16:28
James C
Outstanding! 👍👍👍
28 February 2022, 16:32
Erik Leijdens
Fantastic work Jim!! Great photography also!
18 March 2022, 15:54
Norbert Vajda
Beautiful build. Congrats!
18 March 2022, 19:32
Damian Güttner
Very good work, great paint finish. I like the model very much. The only point of criticism: the chassis, especially the wheels, I would age a bit, it looks too new.
My Fw 190 A-6 is presented here already built. One of the beautiful fighters of World War II
18 March 2022, 19:41
Nathan Dempsey
That's awesome Jim.
22 March 2022, 22:20
Michael Kohl
my mates pointed it all out already. I can only agree. Flawless from A to Z.
22 March 2022, 22:39
Jim J
Thanks again for all the comments. Much appreciated. As a quick update, this model was able to achieve a Gold medal at IPMS Jaxcon on February 8, 2022 and first place in "1/48 Prop, Axis" at IMPS Regionals ModelFest in Cape Canaveral on May 1, 2022. Thanks again.
2 May 2022, 01:06
James C
Really well deserved awards. Your going to need a bigger trophy cabinet 😄👍
2 May 2022, 03:48
Dieter Bihlmaier
Awesome ! Love it.
2 May 2022, 06:47
Spanjaard
really well deserved. congratulations
2 May 2022, 06:55
Robin (WhiteGlint)
Another one. 😄
Congrats mate.
2 May 2022, 07:18
Pantelis Antonoglou
Amazing work sir!!
2 May 2022, 08:12
Nathan Dempsey
Well deserved awards! I'm sorry I missed the Space Coast show. Work interfered.
2 May 2022, 15:53
Kyle DeHart
Awesome job!
2 May 2022, 16:50
Jim J
Thanks again for the nice comments. It turns out that this model won first place in the 1/48 Axis radial category at IPMS US Nationals in Omaha last week. Thanks again.
1 August 2022, 22:12
Nathan Dempsey
Saw several of your builds in the IPMS magazine. Nicely done!
1 November 2022, 21:50
Jim J
Thanks Nathan! Much appreciated.
2 November 2022, 00:01

Project info

25 immagini
1:48
Completato
1:48 FW-190A-8 (Eduard 84122)1:48 Fw 190A-8 Weekend EDUARD (Eduard FE1059)1:48 Fw 190A-8 ESSENTIAL (Eduard SIN64861)3+
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8
3R Wehrmacht Luftwaffe (German Air Force 1935-1945)
12./JG 5 W.Nr.732183/Blue ● 4 (Lt. Rudolf "Rudi" Linz)
Gennaio 1945 World War 2 - Herdla NO
RLM76RLM75RLM74RLM24
 

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