Fw 190A-5

Aghis Barberopoulos
I did throw it in the bin! If I had to do it again (...) I would dry fit everything to the extreme. It requires much precision in each step, to the point that I never imagined when started. Matching the round nose to the fuselage is very tricky.

Torben H.
Eduard published some additional comments to their instructions:
As a result of test-building several kits, Eduard has pointed out several areas requiring special attention during assembly. These include the following:
   •   Check the position of the completed cockpit interior to the fuselage halves. Especially the back (upper) part of the cockpit tub must be aligned exactly with line on the fuselage halves. Also the weapon bay must be carefully positioned.
   •   Another important point is the wing spar (part I16) installation. In this step (page 5 of the instructions), first glue part K20 into the wing, and then add part I16. This sequence will guarantee that the wing spar will be exactly vertical to the wing bottom. This is crucial for wheel well assembly and the whole wing geometry.
   •   Another sensitive point is the engine mount installation. In this point, find the exact position of the part K18 on the reverse (inside of the fuselage) side of the part H12 (wheel well). K18 fits exactly to the notch in the H12. If you glue K18 carefully to the given position, the engine block will easily assume the correct position when it is glued to the engine mount.
   •   The locating holes for the main wheels are quite large. This is because the wheel fits to the axle at an angle.
Use the instruction picture (page 10) to determine the exact angle of the wheel to the undercarriage leg.
   •   While we are talking about the undercarriage, when you will assembly the K7 (u/c leg) to the H1 (u/c cover), the location pins on the leg will give you exact position of the hatch (H1) to the leg. This is similar to the assembly of the u/c to the wing – glue the leg to the fine locating position in the wheel well, and immediately add J30/J37 to the position in the wheel well and on the u/c leg (there is a fine location pin on the leg which fits to the small hole on the end of the tow bar). It will give you exact position of the undercarriage to the wing. This is a different system compared to other manufacturers' kits, but it delivers surprisingly good result.

Torben H.
Another point that I figured out is the assembly of the bulkhead firewall + bottom of fuselage weapons bay. Glue them seperately into the fuselage and not, like mentioned in the instructions, already completed (The angle between the parts aren't 90°). If you take care of these points the kit builds like a charm. Good luck!

Urban Gardini
I imagine that this addendum goes for all Eduard Fw190 F/A kits. I got several in my stash and is a little bit worried but they should be buildable if you go slow and careful.

Rob van Dodewaard
Thank you all. This will make the assembly much easier (I Hope)

Wim van der Luijt
Thanks for the tips Torben!

Holger Kranich
@ Aghis: Had you in mind first, as i saw the boxart!

Aghis Barberopoulos
Thought so, Holger! In any case, I would rather build Hasegawa...