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by norman888
Wed Dec 26, 2018 10:25 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Salvage Yard
Replies: 198
Views: 162072

Re: Salvage Yard

Need canopies for 1/18th FW 190Ds. Also willing to purchase salvage FW bodies, wings, etc. that also have canopies.
Thanks.
by norman888
Tue May 09, 2017 12:47 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: How many of you can/will build a 1/18 resin model?
Replies: 15
Views: 8636

Re: How many of you can/will build a 1/18 resin model?

How about a Macchi C202:)
by norman888
Sun Mar 19, 2017 3:38 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 13074

Re: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion

Here she is finally completed. I was actually done a couple weeks back but I noticed one of my Fw-190s had an early version canopy! This was Michalski's---I have 2 of them and one has the late blown canopy while the second has the early version. Has anyone else noticed that? Had to swap out canopies...
by norman888
Sun Mar 19, 2017 3:26 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 13074

Re: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion

Shot of the resin copy of the Merit spinner and prop blades. These came out very well.
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by norman888
Sat Feb 18, 2017 11:18 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Pickelhaube's 1/18 King Tiger for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2649

Pickelhaube's 1/18 King Tiger for sale

Having clearly gone back to collecting only 1/18 aircraft I think it is time for me to give up my last remaining and favorite German armor! I have 2 of these 1/18 King Tiger resin kits from Pickelhaube that I would like to sell and would like to break out close to even with them. First I will try he...
by norman888
Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:52 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Skyworks Ki 61 Tony
Replies: 3
Views: 3866

Re: Skyworks Ki 61 Tony

I had no problem with the accuracy, fit and finish of his Fw190A conversion but it's a big difference between that and a full build. I believe these started out being hand built by an enthusiast but once things got going and he got outside help he was over his head. Not trying to defend him here, if...
by norman888
Sun Feb 12, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Skyworks Ki 61 Tony
Replies: 3
Views: 3866

Skyworks Ki 61 Tony

Well, after sitting in the basement all these years, I am finally about to begin with my SkyWorks Ki-61. Thought I would start with a shot of the shipping box. Although it looks pretty good detail and proportion wise-the fit, softness/warpage of resin, and general "wacked out engineering" will make ...
by norman888
Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:27 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Hurricane
Replies: 95
Views: 52272

Re: 1/18 Hurricane

I would be interested in a Hurricane also. I wouldn't argue if you made something for it to dogfight like a Macchi C202. HINT HINT
by norman888
Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:41 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 13074

Re: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion

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So got the spiral painted in black and white and the blades in RLM70. Now have to figure how to attach blades into spinner with the correct amount of angle/pitch. That's the Fw190D spinner to the left just to compare.
by norman888
Thu Feb 02, 2017 2:13 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 13074

Re: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion

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Was able to cast 6 separate blades before the mold ripped! I just made it!

Now have to attach the 3 blades together wihin the spinner and of course paint the spiral. Wish me luck on that.
by norman888
Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 13074

Re: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion

Crazy Kraut;

We could probably work something out. Postage to Germany will be the killer here. I'll let you know after I do (or not) the blades.
by norman888
Tue Jan 24, 2017 1:23 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 13074

Re: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion

Finally was able to make the resin copies of the Merit Fw190A spinner. Used the Alumilite kit from Hobby Lobby and they came out great. Next step will be to copy the propeller blades or use the blades from the Fw190D and sand them down to shape. Probably try that first http://img.photobucket.com/alb...
by norman888
Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 13074

Re: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion

Did not know about the tail wheel---after all these years! Scared me to death but with a great yank I got it to pull down. It sits much better now. Yes, I really like the Sturm paintjobs. Wish Merit had chosen a much more "tough" scheme for their version out of all the many, many available! May have...
by norman888
Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:21 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 13074

Re: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion

Here is how she stands right now with a coat of future and awaiting the final matte clearcoat. Going to try and cast a propeller and spinner from a Merit Fw190A. Will see how that goes as I have not cast very many parts and the shapes will not be easy for me. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/n...
by norman888
Sat Dec 03, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Salvage Yard
Replies: 198
Views: 162072

Re: Salvage Yard

Looking for a canopy for the 1/18 Fw190D Red 3 with candy-stripe underside. I have the front just need the sliding portion. Thanks for the help. Norm.
by norman888
Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:24 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Skyworks Fw190A Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 13074

Skyworks Fw190A Conversion

Staying on my roll here! Dug up the Skyworks Fw190A conversion. Fit and detail is good. Cut off the tail extension and starting to add details for a Fw190A-8/R2 Sturmbock version. I also bought 2 of the WWGR21 wing rockets from Nick at Anyuta. Still deciding on what paint job to do, probably from JG...
by norman888
Sat Dec 03, 2016 9:54 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 FW 190A - BACK OPEN
Replies: 194
Views: 94275

Re: 1/18 FW 190A - BACK OPEN

Just as an alternate place to purchase;

Bought mine from RLC-Modellbau for 159Euro shipped.

https://www.rlc-modellbau.de/Focke-Wulf ... Merit-1-18
by norman888
Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:32 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Pickelhaube's P-36
Replies: 6
Views: 5455

Re: Pickelhaube's P-36

All done and vacation is just about over. Will be starting next project over Christmas vacation!

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by norman888
Thu Nov 10, 2016 8:25 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Pickelhaube's P-36
Replies: 6
Views: 5455

Pickelhaube's P-36

Was cleaning out the basement last week and found my unbuilt P-36 conversion from Mathew from 9 years ago! Put a couple hours in every night and am this far. Was a blast doing it up as a Vichy Hawk, but the stripes were giving me fits! A bit more work and she will be completed---hope you all like! A...
by norman888
Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:23 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 FW 190A - BACK OPEN
Replies: 194
Views: 94275

Re: 1/18 FW 190A - BACK OPEN

Received my FW190 from Germany, took about 2 weeks. 159 Euro shipped to Illinois.

Very happy about this.
by norman888
Sat Oct 15, 2016 4:33 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 FW 190A - BACK OPEN
Replies: 194
Views: 94275

Re: 1/18 FW 190A - BACK OPEN

Just ordered mine from Germany. 159 Euro shipped to USA. Can't wait to get it.
by norman888
Tue Oct 11, 2016 6:03 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 FW 190A - BACK OPEN
Replies: 194
Views: 94275

Re: 1/18 FW 190A - BACK OPEN

Where and how to get in USA? Isn't it odd it gets to German dealers first?
by norman888
Thu May 05, 2016 7:53 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 FW 190A - BACK OPEN
Replies: 194
Views: 94275

Re: 1/18 FW-190A?

Some other areas needing improvement I've noted are: cockpit (in progress) armored canopy "blinkers" (sturmbock) side armor (sturmbock) wheel wells bulges on the upper wing for the added outboard armament adding side vents to the engine cowling ETC external stores rack maybe some kind of engine fac...
by norman888
Tue May 03, 2016 6:44 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 FW 190A - BACK OPEN
Replies: 194
Views: 94275

Re: 1/18 FW-190A?

I'm with Mike. I have the same Skyworks conversion but really need a FW190A spinner. Could you make this Nick? Purchased your WGR21's and they are really great.
by norman888
Mon Mar 28, 2016 10:20 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Cast Copies Available
Replies: 7
Views: 3892

Re: Cast Copies Available

How about a FW190A spinner and prop? But mainly the spinner!