1/18 FW-190a conversion kits

[Jnewboy]

I have one from Skyworks Toys but lately have been reluctant on making it because I dont think I will ever be able to get another. If Skyworks toys is truly out of business who will make these things. Pickel??

[Jay]

I wish something would happen. I obtained a 1/18 Fw190 frame from a board member, specifically for converting to an "A" model. I contacted skyworks regarding conversion parts but didn't receive a reply. So ah....Pickel, how bout it? (Like Matthew doesn't have enough on his plate!)

[pickelhaube]

I wish something would happen. I obtained a 1/18 Fw190 frame from a board member, specifically for converting to an "A" model. I contacted skyworks regarding conversion parts but didn't receive a reply. So ah....Pickel, how bout it? (Like Matthew doesn't have enough on his plate!)

I will have you know that I and the Hun did the first 190 short nose conversion . We made a one of a kind back before the storm

I have all intentions of making a short nose conversion. In time.

You are right, right now I have plenty plenty on my plate.

[Jnewboy]

Thats reassuring, thanks Pickel
There are just to many great versions to not make them!

[snake]

That is good to hear PH.

A FW190A would be great to have, although not sure if I am willing to pay the price for the conversion, and painting etc.

Love the FW's, but not willing to spend a ton, just to get an A in 1/18.

[flyboy_fx]

Same here. I would like to see an A with some extra details like new struts.

[Jnewboy]

Same here. I would like to see an A with some extra details like new struts.

?? struts?

[Airacobra]

?? struts?

I think flyboy was referring to the landing gear. Struts are a commonly used term in the rc world for landing gear parts and I have seen flyboy post a few of his rc planes here. I have a set of Robart RoboStruts for my 1/8 scale Top Flite P-47 shown here http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wt ... LXES65&P=M for comparison. I may be wrong but it made sense to me.

[pickelhaube]

If I were to make the mod kit ( when ? ) I would do the cowling and proper prop.

The rest of the modification would be up to the modeler.

[flyboy_fx]

Darn, making us work eh? :<

LOL

[thehun]

Who cares what Skyworks does, In or out of business, they don't have the market cornered on the FW A, I have been telling Pickel for yrs this needs to be done, There could be a better kit and maybe cheaper, Like he said we done this way back in the day before skyworks ever started.

[Jnewboy]

Who cares what Skyworks does, In or out of business, they don't have the market cornered on the FW A, I have been telling Pickel for yrs this needs to be done, There could be a better kit and maybe cheaper, Like he said we done this way back in the day before skyworks ever started.

I agree, I have one of their kits but Jack actually said to me in an email "most people don't even know the prop and hub is different" I thought WTF, I do! The Dora prop and hub look ridiculous on it. I have not opened it in awhile but I think it did come with the right rudder.

[Buckyroo]

I have a couple Doras that I was keeping for customs (paint or conversions to As). I never did get the short nose from Skyworks, but I would be interested in one or two.