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

Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2019 9:47 am
by TommyKillander
Hey Guys!

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

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

Stay tuned!
:cheers2:

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

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2019 8:42 pm
by TommyKillander
Hey Guys!

Let's get started with this :banana:

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 :crazy:
However, all those small parts has an impressive amount of flash so this kit requires a lot of cleanup :tongue:

The build starts with the powerplant, the Jumo 213E:
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We run into issues right out the gates.... :think:
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I need to add a plate made from plasticard
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But it sure looks like a Jumo engine :thumb2:
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I will clean up all the small parts and make subassembles, where it's possible before I start painting.

:cheers2:
Tommy

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

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2019 8:56 pm
by 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 :crazy:

Tons of cleanup to do... :bash:
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But I think I got all parts for the engine and frame sorted.....
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...so it's finally time for primer!
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:banana:
Tommy

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

Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:07 pm
by TommyKillander
We haz Paints! :banana:

Painted the engine parts in Gunze H70 (RLM02), XF-1 Black, Vallejo Bright Metal tone and DXF-84 Dark Iron
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I had to a lot of masking before I could paint the XF-1 Black :tongue:
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Drybrushing...
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And I forgot this little detail :crazy:
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:cheers2:
Tommy

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

Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 12:53 am
by KalebB
This will be a cool build. One of my favorite planes undoubtedly!

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

Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:40 pm
by TommyKillander
KalebB wrote: Sun Jan 05, 2020 12:53 am 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 :crazy:

Weathering
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Assembly of the cradle for the engine and the frame for the MK 108 gun
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A lot of CA glue was needed - the fit is far from perfect :bash:

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:cheers2:
Tommy

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

Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:45 pm
by Meliodas2019
engine is looking great nice job!!!

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

Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 12:40 pm
by Kevthemodeller
Looking good Tommy :th:

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

Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 5:31 pm
by TommyKillander
Kevthemodeller wrote: Sat Jan 18, 2020 12:40 pm Looking good Tommy :th:
Meliodas2019 wrote: Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:45 pm engine is looking great nice job!!!
Many thanks :D

:cheers2:
Tommy

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

Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 6:35 pm
by Hawkmoon
:th: Nice job on the engine :thumb2:

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

Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2020 5:47 pm
by TommyKillander
Hawkmoon wrote: Sat Jan 18, 2020 6:35 pm :th: Nice job on the engine :thumb2:
Thanks a lot! :)

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

:cheers2:
Tommy