Airfix 1/24 Fw 190D-9 Part 4

By Rodney Williams

I have not mentioned anything about how "over scale" the panel lines and rivets were on this kit! I replaced many of them and matched then to the kit.

After I had finished my paint application, I was ready to apply the "custom" decals, which were made by my friend Chris Hewitt. Chris also made my decals for my Mustang racer "HI TIME-II" which was posted on ARC this year.

These four photos show a few flaws I had to fix, and a couple of access panels I had to scribe on the model. I learned a good lesson! From then on, I always applied a thin layer of paint on my models and checkedfor flaws, missing rivets, access panels, panel lines, etc.

I recall sanding the finished paint job, then rubbing it down with a soft cloth and cotton balls. I applied all the the decals on the paint without first applying future floor wax. I did not overcoat the decals, nor the model!

These four photos show some items in the wheel wells. With my "pin-hinge" system, all the parts lined up to perfection, with regards to proper alignment.

The exhaust system was weathered after I took this photo!

And here's a close up of the air vent on the right side of the fuselage. If you look close, you can see that plate above the exhaust, which deflects the engine fumes from entering the intake.

These photos show the windscreen tube. I understand that some type of fluid came out of this tube to clean the windscreen while in flight. It was hand crafted from brass tubing and just soldered together.

Here's the only shot I took of the finished cockpit, showing the seat belts!

This photo of an access door is just behind the pilot seat. I guess he put his beer in it, so after he shot down some other airplanes, he could "toast" to his kill(s)!

Here are the main gear photos. This close up shows the decal on the gear door! A nice close up of the tail wheel installed.

These photos show the radiator, and the finished prop blades.

Here are nine photos of the finished model.

Of course, it took first place at the Miami, Florida IPMS/USA National contest back in 1990. It won a special award for "Modeling Excellence." It was nominated for best aircraft, but lost out to a scratch built model. The model was published in a model magazine!

Hope you enjoyed CHRISTL!

Airfix 1/24 Fw 190D-9 Part 4

By Rodney Williams

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