**** DONE: GB-57 1/48 Fw 190F-8 - WW2 Foreign Service

[fubar57]

Sorely tempted Andy. Last set of days was a nightmare. I put two graders out of commission and one was already out for a major overhaul. Once one came up I put a third down and it didn't come up until late in the afternoon. Roads are a disaster as the frost comes out. Anyhoo....stuff

 

[le_steph40]

very nice

 

[Wurger]

 

[Wayne Little]

Like it Geo...

 

[T Bolt]

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far George!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Looks like your all ready for the final push George. As for retirement, well. As I've always said, it was the best job I ever took and after close on 19 years I still enjoy every day.

 

[Crimea_River]

"Stuff" looks damn good. Hope you have better luck wth this model than with your graders.

 

[fubar57]

Spritz...spritz...spritz. In order, on the rudder, that colour said to be a greenish version of RLM76. I used Tamiya XF-14 J.A. Grey. Tother RLM76 using Vallejo Model Air 71.046 Pale Blue Grey. For RLM75 I used Mr. Hobby Aqueous H-69 RLM75 Gray Violet. Shortly I'll be shooting the RLM82 using Tamiya XF-26 Deep Green, which, according to a few sites, is a good match

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The painting has been a hassle as I am using the two small diagrams from the decal sheet so may or may not even be accurate

 

[Wurger]

 

[Vic Balshaw]

It's coming together George.

 

[fubar57]

Thanks Vic. I need some honest opinions here people. I tried for a bit of weathered look but it might be too patchy. I'll wait for a bit before I proceed. Thank you

 

[Vic Balshaw]

A very good effort George. I'd suggest a light dusting on the centre port wing and inner starboard wing where the grey shows through a little, other wise tickety-boo.

 

[Crimea_River]

On my opinion the green is too green. 83 is a darker brownish green. I see something closer to 82 there. The feehandong looks good though.

 

[fubar57]

You are correct Andy. Its supposed to read RLM82 and has been amended

 

[Crimea_River]

Ah OK. It's an odd combo though to have 82 with 75 but there's a good chance I'm wrong.

 

[Wurger]

 

[le_steph40]

Like said by Vic
George

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work so far George!

 

[fubar57]

Added more paint as per Vic's suggestion; looks better methinks

Andy, what I found out was the F-8 could be painted either 74/75/76 or 75/82/76. Depending on the year of the book, 83 is mentioned but I think (hope) that was before they decided that 82 and 83 were reversed (I hope)