Modelling the Focke-wulf Fw 190 A, F And G

by COUGHLIN, GEOFF

• ISBN13: 9781841769356
• ISBN10: 1841769355
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-03-28
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Summary

This is a complete guide to modelling one of the best fighters of World War II. Designed by Kurt Tank, the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 first saw combat in the summer of 1941 and went on to be produced in several variants. It remains a hugely popular subject amongst many aviation scale-modellers. The first of two to cover the Fw190, this book provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling the Fw 190's 'A', F and G types in 1/48th and 1/32nd scale. Key aspects such as creating mottled camouflage patterns, undercarriage and cockpit detailing, airframe detailing, and final weathering and finishing are covered.

Author Biography

Geoff Coughlin is a highly regarded aviation modelling author: for Osprey he has previously written 'Luftwaffe Fighter Modelling' in the Masterclass series, 'Modelling the FA-18 Hornet' and 'Modellling the F-4 Phantom II' in the Osprey Modelling series, and has also written 'How to Build the Tamiya Fairey Swordfish' for ADH Publishing, the publishers of Tamiya Model Magazine International. Geoff has a particular interest in World War II aircraft, and the finishing and superdetailing skills he demonstrates when modelling such subjects are renowned. Geoff lives in Hertfordshire, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 4
Tools and materials	p. 6
Lighting
Glues and adhesives
Paint
Airbrushing
Buffers, sanders and polishers
Cutters and scribers
Measuring and etched-metal folding tools
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8/R11	p. 8
Introduction
Construction
Painting
Finishing off
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-5	p. 16
Introduction
Construction
Painting and decals
Focke-Wulf Fw 190G-3	p. 26
Introduction
Construction
Painting and finishing
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-4	p. 34
Construction
Painting
Weathering
Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8	p. 44
Introduction
Construction of the Hasegawa kit
Painting and finishing
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8/R8	p. 53
Introduction
The cockpit
Fabflight resin and etched 'Rammjager' additions
Etched-metal flaps
Painting and weathering 'White 11'
Special modelling ideas	p. 64
Creating a realistic base
Fw 190F-8 'Yellow 11'
Paint chipping - some useful tips
Markings - some useful tips
Fw 190A-8/R8 'Red 8'
Aerial wires - some useful tips
Resin conversion sets for the Fw 190
Fw 190A-8 'Blue 13'
Airfield accessories
Further reading and research	p. 72
Main reference sources
Other useful sources
Useful websites
Museums and collections	p. 75
Fw 190 kits available	p. 77
1/72 scale
1/48 scale
1/32 scale
1/24 scale
Index	p. 80
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