Hasegawa 1/32 Fw 190A-6, Converted to an A-6/R11
By Iain MacKenzie
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This is my Hasegawa Fw190A-6/R11 “Red 21” of 6./NJG300.
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The kit itself didn’t pose any unforeseen problems in assembly, except for that well-known fit issue around the leading wing edge/lower cowl area. But with dry-fitting, using shims to force a better fit and then filling with Milliput or CA and blending, it turns out OK. Brake and electrical lines were all added with lead wire, etc.
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The cockpit was actually intended for an A-8, but seeing I had another cockpit for my A-8 I still have to build, I decided to use it in this. Not cricket perhaps, but it works! The leather panel coaming was painted with oils.
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The landing light in the port leading edge was scratch built. I ended up using the plastic container some of the Eagle Parts resin came in to heat form the light cover in a mould of the leading edge I made.
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Aircraft received a full rivet job using plans from one of my reference books. Paint used was Gunze Lacquers RLM 74/75/76 with the 74/75 misted over with 76 to reduce contrast. Oils and weathering powders used as well.
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Here are the parts I used:
- Hasegawa Fw190A-6 kit
- Eagleparts cockpit, spinner and prop, outboard cannon wing fairings, tail wheel set, main wheel/tyres
- EagleCals Fw190's JG300 Part 2 (used as reference for the major markings to cut masks, some decals used)
- Master Barrels and pitot set
- HGW seatbelts and control surface wet transfers
- Quickboost Revi C/12D gunsights
- Owl Fug 217 antenna plus SB items
- AIMS Fw190 Oleo markings
- MDC Drop tank
It’s a great kit overall and I would easily build another one.
© Iain MacKenzie 2021
This article was published on Friday, December 24 2021; Last modified on Tuesday, December 28 2021