GB-47 1/48 Focke Wulf TA-152 H-1 - WW2 D-Day and After – Western Front

[fubar57]

I found a photo in the JaPo "Fw-190D & Ta-152" that shows a line-up with the caption stating "Ta 152H-1, Jg.301

 

[dneid]

Ok, I just had to paint the tanks up, yeah, they will not been seen once the fuse is closed up but that molding just called to me.

 

[fubar57]

Odd that kit companies put great detail on parts that will never be seen

 

[Donivanp]

I agree with Geo, but the tanks do look good.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Wayne Little]

Nice, cannot fault the detail and effort though that ZM go to, a whole new level, I do find it a tad annoying that there are a number of parts that get hidden away, my ki-45, a perfect example....

 

[Crimea_River]

True but they are great for understanding the engineering behind the subject.

 

[Wayne Little]

absolutely do not argue with that, Andy....they are impressive in giving you the whole experience....

 

[dneid]

Ok, now that the distraction of the incorrect gear on the 410 is behind me, onwards on the 152. Just one update so far. Seat is painted, beat up a bit, and lap belts installed. Obviously, the shoulder belts will come after the cockpit is installed and the fuse sides joined together.
Working on the cockpit now. As much as I wanted to use decals on the cockpit, trying the first one on a side console was just not working. I could just not get that decal to sit down. So, off it came and I picked things out with a very fine paint brush. That picture will be posted once I finish the other console.

 

[Crimea_River]

Looks good.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[rochie]

Nice

 

[dneid]

Ok, 2 issues with the 152. Stock IP dial rims are way too thick. I looked at chamfering the dials with drill bits, but that made for far too much of a concave surface where the dial would need to sit flush. So, I have the ZM PE on order. 2nd issue is I glued the oil pan on backwards. I have a call in to ZM's US folks to see if I can order just that sprue. So, the 152 is on hold. I am now considering either Eduard's Tempy or the Lysander. I will decide over the next day or two. I will post a thread with my decision.

 

[Crimea_River]

Hope you get it sorted Dale.

 

[dneid]

Yay, the new sprue is in hand and I am back to work on the 152. I am still waiting for the PE instrument stuff, but at least I can get back to work on something. I am still very impressed with this ZM kit. I will update with a picture or two tomorrow on the progress of the engine. And, yes, I did make a comment about the sprue over in the Tempy thread. My bad.

 

[Crimea_River]

That's some damn nice service from ZM.

 

[Donivanp]

So it would seem the Orange legend goes on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Capt. Vick]

What?!?! Next you're gonna say there is no tooth fairy! When does it end?!?!?!

 

[Donivanp]

Oh there's a tooth fairy but she's not who you think she is. She's EVIL.