An Italian 190

Army of One · October 16, 2013, 03:03:55 AM

Chris.......forgot to ask......where does the torpedo come from.....??

Dizzyfugu · October 16, 2013, 03:11:38 AM

I'd assume it's the MPM kit, which comes complete with the torpedo? Or is it bashed from separate pieces?

Army of One · October 16, 2013, 04:01:48 AM

I thought he used the revell kit that comes with the 'hagelkorn' flying/gliding bomb thingy....I have seen an FW 190 kit in 1/72 with a torpedo but can't remember who did it.... I assume it would have the longer tail wheel as well....

ChernayaAkula · October 17, 2013, 05:52:07 PM

Revell issued their 190 with an extra sprue for the torpedo, associated pylon and some other bits'n'pieces. Kit number is #04147. LINK

Nice work, Chris!

Dizzyfugu · October 17, 2013, 11:41:23 PM

Judging the rivets around the cockpit, this Italian beauty is the Revell box.

Anyway, there also this one:

Not certain if they are identical?

NARSES2 · October 18, 2013, 03:26:26 AM

Quote from: ChernayaAkula on October 17, 2013, 05:52:07 PM
Revell issued their 190 with an extra sprue for the torpedo, associated pylon and some other bits'n'pieces. Kit number is #04147. LINK

Nice work, Chris!

That's the boxing I used, and I've another one in the stash. Revell provide the taller tailwheel, it's just not tall enough r it might be me.
Just check the boxing for flash if you are interested

Army of One · October 18, 2013, 02:24:43 PM

Quote from: ChernayaAkula on October 17, 2013, 05:52:07 PM
Revell issued their 190 with an extra sprue for the torpedo, associated pylon and some other bits'n'pieces. Kit number is #04147. LINK

Nice work, Chris!

I'd seen the MPM one but strangely, not the revell one........many thanks

kitbasher · October 18, 2013, 04:02:08 PM

That does look the part, Chris, well done!

I'd not followed this thread until now and reading on my phone so unable to see the photos until I read the backstory. I'd convinced myself you were going to apply the Airfix Bf109G colour scheme and markings. That would have made for a smart finish but I think what you've gone for is better still.

NARSES2 · October 20, 2013, 04:53:52 AM

Thank you kindly sir

Dizzyfugu · October 22, 2013, 12:56:00 AM

I love the idea - and I seriously consider building one, too. I can see a similar livery (light grey top, light blue underneath) but with some bright green and brown mottling. Well, we'll see - currently finishing another Fw 190 project.

James · October 22, 2013, 04:06:49 AM

That looks the business Chris!

Weaver · October 22, 2013, 04:17:22 AM

That looks great - nice one!

Dizzyfugu · October 27, 2013, 09:19:23 AM

+++ NEWS FLASH +++

A sister ship is in the making! Got hands on the respective MPM kit of the Fw 190 A-5/U14 and it's already taking shape. Funny thing is that the MPM offering is the Academy kit (complete!), with an added sprue for the different fuselage and the torpedo. That's a surprise, as I expected an indigenous kit. On the other side and judging the pics of your build, the Revell kit must be "something different".

Already did some legwork concerning time frame and markings - mine will be placed in late 1944, after Italy had been divided, with ANR markings. Settled on a grey livery, too, but mine will certainly look different from yours, which is very elegant and "clean".

Stay tuned - and thanks a lot for the inspiration!

NARSES2 · October 28, 2013, 08:29:45 AM

Looking forward to it Dizzy

Dizzyfugu · October 29, 2013, 06:26:21 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on October 28, 2013, 08:29:45 AM
Looking forward to it Dizzy

Thanks a lot - the thing is already finished, but it will take some days until I can take beauty pics and will finally post them. Looks ... interesting, I gave it a mottled paint scheme which was used on some S.M. 79 bombers. The Italian flags on it give it a bizarre touch, but it looks pretty plausible (esp. because Italy experimented with the Fiat G.55 as a torpedo fighter, too!).