GB-68 1/48 Ta 152 H-0 - We all build Fw 190 (1 Viewer)

[Mainly28s]

Username: Mainly28s
Name: Olaf
Category: Intermediate
Kit: Trimaster MAB-109:4800
Scale: 1/48
Extras:

• Spare decals to show a machine apparently at Rechlin (to fit into my collection).
• Replacement parts for missing bits (if they are needed- see below).
• Other than that, one, just a wee bit of concession to my fading eyesight and eye-hand co-ordination, and alternate decals.

I got this kit as a steal on eBay because some parts have been removed from the sprues, and there are possibly a few missing photo-etch and metal bits.

I can confirm that the two kits appear to be from the same masters, but not that the sprues are identical. The instructions appear very similar, so I went with the Trimaster kit to build, leaving the Dragon one to either keep or sell.

 

[Wurger]

 

[T Bolt]

I have that kit in my stash and was tempted to bring it out for this group build. I will be closely watching this for tips when I do.

 

[Mainly28s]

I dug through my stash of decals, and found a set that I like, but unfortunately not a Rechlin machine.
Eagle Cal EAG48134 has this:
'Green 4' Ta-152 H-0 W. Nr. 150010 originally 'Yellow 4' 11./JG 301, assimilated into Stab JG 301 and flown by Obfw. Walter Loos on 24, 25 and 30 April 1945. This Ta-152 H-0 is the only known survivor and is currently in storage at the National Air and Space Museum. Markings provided for both 'Yellow 4' and 'Green 4'.

Let's hope I can do it justice, as it's such a significant airframe.

I have that kit in my stash and was tempted to bring it out for this group build. I will be closely watching this for tips when I do.

What's stopping you? Go on- just do it.

 

[fubar57]

Good one, Olaf

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Lots of interest here Olaf.

 

[A4K]

Nice one Olaf.

 

[Crimea_River]

Good choice. Built this one a while back.

 

[Mainly28s]

Good choice. Built this one a while back.

Oh- cool. Any tips?

 

[Crimea_River]

Oh- cool. Any tips?

You can read through the build here: 1/48 Ta152H - Allied Advance and Defense of the Reich WWII.

It was almost 10 years ago so memory is foggy.

 

[Mainly28s]

You can read through the build here: 1/48 Ta152H - Allied Advance and Defense of the Reich WWII.

It was almost 10 years ago so memory is foggy.

I doubt mine'll measure up to yours, but I'll do my best.

 

[Lucky13]

 

[Mainly28s]

The first tentative steps...

Wow! Talk about loads of detail, most of which will sadly be hidden.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

The first tentative steps...

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Wow! Talk about loads of detail, most of which will sadly be hidden.

Fun to pay with Olaf!

 

[Bustedwing]

Great choice ! My 1:72 version the colour call outs are a bit lame. it looks like RLM 81/82 over the fuselage and RLM75/82 over the wings. Am I reading that right ?

 

[fubar57]

Good start

 

[Crimea_River]

Agreed

 

[Wayne Little]

Ta152 is an awesome bird, look forward to your build