1/18 FW TA-183 Huckebein?

[pizzaguy]

How's this canopy looking? I rounded the back portion of the canopy.

[normandy]

Hay Nathan, that canopy looks good, seems to have the right shape.
Now would that be one of the 2ns series (with landing gear) Huckebeins your working on?

[pizzaguy]

Norm, It is.
Unfortunately, we've had some bad news in the family and my ability to work on the Huck will be reduced. When time permits I will work on the canopy to get the guys with kits going. We will know more in a couple days. Thanks in advance for everyone's patience and prayers are appreciated. Nathan

[normandy]

I understand, same thing has slowed my build of your 183.
Family first and my God be with you.

[Crazy Kraut]

Nathan, all my best wishes for you and your family.
The canopy now looks perfect for me.
Thanks for all your work.
Best regards from Germany

[YT]

Thoughts and prayers with you and yours, Nathan.

[pvanroy]

My best wishes and much strength for you and your family. I do sincerely hope everything will work out fine.

Peter

[Jnewboy]

I will be praying for you and your family Nathan, peace be with you.

[rschaap]

I hope all is well with you and your family. I have enjoyed watching the progress on the Huckebein and look forward to seeing future post, once things are better. My thoughts and prayers..

[A-10LOADER]

Not my "cup of tea" but, I can appreciate the time and effort that goes into a project of this magnatude, BRAVO Nathan, very well done !! Your a talented individual.


Steve

[pizzaguy]

Had some time while I wait for the clear PETG to arrive for the new canopy. This is a rough fit of the cockpit. How does it look?
If all's good I'll add some detail and move on to the rear landing gear and engine compartment. That's a scrap canopy.

[pizzaguy]

Sliding canopy. Got the idea from the 190 I took apart.




Completely reworked the cockpit. Using the foot pedals and seat from the 190.






Now moving on to the engine bay. I'll post pics when I make some progress in that area.

[normandy]

Nathan, that is fantastic looking! The amount of work just in the cockpit is unbelievable.
Your version II Huckebein will be a very welcomed addition to my 1:18 collection!

[YT]

That looks great Nathan, makes me wish I would have waited for the full kit!

[Jnewboy]

This looks amazing!! I cant wait!!!!!

[pickelhaube]

I so much want to get one of these.

Unfortunately my spare money is going to other subjects.

Can we work a trade Nathan ?

Matthew

[pvanroy]

That looks absolutely stellar!!! Congratulations on an extremely accurate and detailed rendition!!! I'm looking very, very much forward to this kit!!!! Thanks so much!!!

[pizzaguy]

Thanks for everyone's patience. I'm getting close to wrapping up the construction portion of this build. Got the engine bay complete and ready to mold. It's been fun. Still have some things to cleanup, but close enough to post some pictures.
I plan to paint the wheel well portion black to help make it disappear. It's not part of the actual aircraft.

[pickelhaube]

Wow that looks great !!

[normandy]

Holy ------ Just amazing Nathan!

[tmanthegreat]

Wow

Fantastic work, Nathan!

[YT]

Amazing! Makes me want another.

[DocTodd]

Very nice work!

[pvanroy]

Absolutely fantastic! Beautiful!!!

[pizzaguy]

Hey Guys! The Dauntless was a nice little distraction from the 183 for a couple weeks. Now I am back at the 183 with a determination to get it done. It's been a journey.
The engine compartment and landing gear are ready to mold. Plan on getting those started next week after mothers day weekend.

Taking an idea from Pickle I started a GoFundme campaign to see how it works. If your not interested in buying a kit, but want to throw in a couple bucks for supplies. If your interested in a full kit, I'll put your funding towards the kit. The funding will go towards resin, primer, fiberglass, brushes, peel ply, breather cloth, etc. My goal is to get this project wrapped up and all orders completed by the end of the year or sooner. Then it's preparations for the next project. Who knows I may be done before the Harrier.

The link to the campaign is gofundme.com/tt6e4ck

The help is Greatly appreciated. Nathan