FINISHED-My FW-TA 183 Build

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FINISHED-My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by YT » Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:10 pm

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Started working on my 1/18 TA-183:

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Washing parts.

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Dremmeling out the nose intake.

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Fitting the rear exhaust.
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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by YT » Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:17 pm

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Test fitting the canopy.

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The kit I bought doesn't come with a cockpit so I am making a very simple one for display.

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Quick test fit.
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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by normandy » Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:22 pm

Off to a great start YT!
This is a great kit and not to difficult, just need the time to work on it....thats how all my builds go :wink: .

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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by pickelhaube » Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:04 pm

Looking good. :D
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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by snake » Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:24 pm

Looking good so far.

Well beyond what I could do, but going to be a great model. 8)

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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by cnq » Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:17 am

Very nice work so far. Are you going to paint it the same camo in 1st picture ?

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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by YT » Tue Dec 23, 2014 9:17 am

Thanks guys!
cnq wrote:Very nice work so far. Are you going to paint it the same camo in 1st picture ?
I'm not sure yet, maybe.
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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by Light.Inf.Scout » Tue Dec 23, 2014 11:34 am

looks good
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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by Studly » Tue Dec 23, 2014 3:23 pm

Coming together very nicely...Well Done

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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by YT » Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:36 pm

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Small update, all main components assembled, ready for filling then primer.
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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by normandy » Tue Dec 23, 2014 9:03 pm

Hey YT that looks great! I see cnq's question about the paint scheme, picking one for me is the most difficult part of the build.
I've got the same 21st Stuka pilot waiting for his plane...... :wink:
Great job!

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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by pizzaguy » Wed Dec 24, 2014 8:22 am

Looking great. Keep us posted.

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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by Snake Man » Thu Dec 25, 2014 8:11 am

Is it just me, or does the canopy seem quite a bit oversize ?

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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by cnq » Thu Dec 25, 2014 8:36 am

Snake Man wrote:Is it just me, or does the canopy seem quite a bit oversize ?
I noticed that too. It does look a bit oversize.

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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by pizzaguy » Thu Dec 25, 2014 2:40 pm

Guys that have the kits in your hands do you think it warrants a retool of the canopy? I have another fuse and wings to lay up this week and then I can work on it. Lmk

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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by [CAT]CplSlade » Thu Dec 25, 2014 4:20 pm

It is definitely too big.

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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by pvanroy » Fri Dec 26, 2014 12:03 am

I'm sorry to say, yes, the canopy is a bit oversize - I think I already commented on that some time ago; it's about a quarter too tall. The central armor glass of the wind screen should be at the same angle as the nose, it should be a flowing line. Also, the quarter panes should be flat, not slightly curved - the three parts making up the wind screen should all be flat, in fact the arrangement of the entire canopy is rather similar to that of the Fw 190. Hope this helps - and please don't see this as negative criticism, you're doing an absolutely stunning job bringing us this kit!!!

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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by Crazy Kraut » Fri Dec 26, 2014 6:08 am

I hold it in my hands. And if I look at the canopy of my Pickelhaube-Panzerjäger Ju87 and the canopys of my D9 and if I look at the first picture from YT I would say too that it is oversized.
If possible to do a smaller one I would like to get two for my two huckebein-Kits.
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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by pizzaguy » Fri Dec 26, 2014 6:39 am

If we are no learning we are not getting better. I need to grab some supplies and will begin working on a new frame. Once done I will send the new ones out to the guys that have the kits. I will post pics to your thoughts as I go. Nathan

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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by pickelhaube » Fri Dec 26, 2014 7:45 am

I know very little about the Goblin. But looking at the picture posted in YT's post you are a little off in the height of the canopy.

It looks like YT has his pilot at the correct height and the glass should be about 1/4 inch above the pilot's head and the curvature of the rear canopy ( tear drop ) should be flatter .

All it looks like that needs to be done is cut the frame down in height flatten out the back shape a little.

You may be able to use the same vacuume plug for the glass , just cut more off the bottom of pulled glass.

Unless everything changes once you shorten the height.

I have found when making something it may measure out right but it may not look right . Then it is back to reference pics to get the " look " that is needed.

I as well am not trying to be negative because I will like a full build when my money gets right. :wink:

Sorry YT maybe this should have been posted in the main Goblin post .
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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by Crazy Kraut » Fri Dec 26, 2014 9:05 am

Just want to say that the kits and all the extra parts, especially the RUHRSTAHL X4 and the F14 nozzles are brilliant.
Looking forward for the perfect canopys. I´m sure you get it :wink:
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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by YT » Fri Dec 26, 2014 2:59 pm

No problem guys, and I hate to say it but it is a little off. I thought that when you showed your proto pics but when I had it in hand, I went back and forth. Sorry for the extra work but I'm glad you are fixing it.
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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by normandy » Sat Dec 27, 2014 5:29 am

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Here is link with a clearer drawing... its in Russian.

http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/album/ ... w-183.html

click on View Larger Image... :shock: ...great details.

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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by [CAT]CplSlade » Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:56 am

What seems to throw it off is the plastic canopy framing going around the glass; it is too big. The frame should be at the dimensions of the glass and the glass needs to shrink and go inside that, then the line coming back from the nose would have a smoother curve and look more accurate.

What do you all think?

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Re: My FW-TA 183 Build

Post by Jnewboy » Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:47 pm

You guys are right, I thought that the first time I saw the pictures but did not want to point it out because sometimes models look more correct in person than in a photo. I thought about making a smaller rear frame and triming the clear plastic to reduce the size but that is all just thoughts untill I get my kit in my hand to actually eyeball.

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