Dragon 1/72 Focke-Wulf Ta-152-H1 "Secret Santa Build"

[TommyKillander]

Hey Guys!

I got this kit in a "Secret Santa" gift-swap with my IPMS modelling buddies











One of the conditions where that is should be started on Christmas Day, so I will start the build later today

Stay tuned!

[TommyKillander]

Hey Guys!

Let's get started with this

Basically half the kit is dedicated to the engine bay and cockpit area - it would be a case of severe misconduct not to build it with open engine doors
However, all those small parts has an impressive amount of flash so this kit requires a lot of cleanup

The build starts with the powerplant, the Jumo 213E:


We run into issues right out the gates....


I need to add a plate made from plasticard


But it sure looks like a Jumo engine


I will clean up all the small parts and make subassembles, where it's possible before I start painting.


Tommy

[TommyKillander]

Short update;

Working on cleaning up more small parts for the engine. It sure is a Dragon kit - lots of small parts... I wonder if they just scaled down the parts from a 1/48 kit

Tons of cleanup to do...


But I think I got all parts for the engine and frame sorted.....


...so it's finally time for primer!



Tommy

[TommyKillander]

We haz Paints!

Painted the engine parts in Gunze H70 (RLM02), XF-1 Black, Vallejo Bright Metal tone and DXF-84 Dark Iron


I had to a lot of masking before I could paint the XF-1 Black






Drybrushing...


And I forgot this little detail





Tommy

[KalebB]

This will be a cool build. One of my favorite planes undoubtedly!

[TommyKillander]

This will be a cool build. One of my favorite planes undoubtedly!

Thanks KalebB!

I don't know much about german WWII aircraft, but I understand that this was the ultimate "Würger" a direct descendant to the Fw-190 D... a really cool aircraft!


Okey... I have finished the engine now. It was a bit fiddly

Weathering






Assembly of the cradle for the engine and the frame for the MK 108 gun



A lot of CA glue was needed - the fit is far from perfect








Tommy

[Meliodas2019]

engine is looking great nice job!!!

[Kevthemodeller]

Looking good Tommy

[TommyKillander]

Looking good Tommy

engine is looking great nice job!!!

Many thanks


Tommy

[Hawkmoon]

Nice job on the engine

[TommyKillander]

Nice job on the engine

Thanks a lot!

I have to pause this build for a while, too much stuff going on at the moment


Tommy