There are many types. This time, I will make the Hobby Boss Focke-Wulf Ta152. It was put into practical use just before the end of World War II, and the number of production is not so many.
It has a seat belt, a pedal, an antenna, and etched parts.
The reproduction is more accurate with the Finemolds separately released. The material of the photo-etched parts is soft and easy to fit on the sheet. It is good that the seat belt is attached with etched parts, and the cockpit pedal is also etched, but both are pretty oversized.
It is appreciated that decals are included for both side panels and cockpit panels.
The panel is unevenly molded, so it will look good if I use the decal fit.
(2021/03/18)
I can see the meter a little when I look into it.
The engine’s exhaust pipe is also closed, so I opened it lightly using a motor tool, although there are many. I don’t have to dig so profoundly because I paint it black.
I don’t know if it’s because it’s an old kit, but the muzzle of two antiaircraft guns on the nose is not open, so I opened it with the tip of a design knife.
It is equipped with antiaircraft guns stored in both wings.
(2021/03/19)
The landing gear compartment is connected to the fuselage. I don’t think this is the proper structure for the actual aircraft, but I wonder what it is. Something is wrong. And I wonder if the tire can be appropriately stored because it is too thin. I see the SWS Ta152 longer wing; this model is too omitted compared to that. Looking at the example of the Dragon kit, it seems that the Dragon’s reproduction is higher. Both of them were released around 2011. Overseas reviews say,” It’s a Great Kit!!” I wonder if it’s true.
I have finished most of the assembly. The Pitot tube seemed to break during painting, so I remade it with brass pipe and wire.
I’m using an airbrush, which blew black and white as a primer.
Usually, the underside of the fuselage blows, and the following process, but this fuselage seems to have an unpainted silver area. And a huge percentage. Masking is in the process now.
It’s not that large, but on the plane’s underside, there are silver areas, camouflaged paint on the top, and sky-blue areas. The painting process is quite hard.
The German airplane somehow requires the skill of airbrush control. If you have three airbrushes, you can recover from a failure. The disadvantage is that it takes three times more effort to clean up. There are some troublesome parts, like mottling paint only on the tail.
(2021/03/21)
I pasted the decal. It was a little dry and complex, but I could attach it safely.
The Focke-Wolf Ta152 is now complete. It was named Ta after Kurt Tank, the chief designer. The C-1 is a type in which the main wings are cut down, increasing the engine horsepower.
The armaments are two 20 mm machine guns on the nose and two 20 mm on both wings, totaling four guns. The propeller shaft is also equipped with a 30 mm motor cannon and is heavily armed. Production was scheduled to begin in March 1945, but only a few units have been completed.
The engine part is plain, and there is only a mold on the surface, so I emphasized the details with a dry brush.
This kit can be selected from two types, with the engine cowl open and closed. I heard that the engine cowl opens when the engine is running in the parked condition or taking off, so I chose the condition with the engine cowl flap closed because the pilot is not on this time, and the engine is usually stopped. After installing the parts, was it better to open the flap?
I used a fishing line for the antenna wire.
Only a few were made, so there aren’t many documents. The designer, Kurt Tank, was an aircraft designer and a test pilot. There’s speculation that the VH and EY markings were made when he flew on December 13, 1944, and ran away after encountering two enemies P-51 Mustangs.
There was a part of silver paint on the underside of the aircraft. I think silver is rare for German planes.
Finally, I cover it with semi-gloss clear; the gloss will calm down and look elegant.
The kit was easy to make because there were few parts, and the parts matched well. The overall width of the H type is about 3.5 m larger, so it may look good with its long wings. I want to try to make an H-type someday. But I’m satisfied with this kit of German camouflage paint.
(2021/03/24)
