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Hasegawa 1/32 scale conversion
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-13

by Osvaldo Viggiani

 

 

Construction

Here are some photos of my Hasegawa 1/32 Focke-Wulf D-9 converted into the rare D-13.

The changes are a new top flat cowl with an alternate style of solid hinges based on the kit cowl.

A new supercharger intake was modified from the kit piece too, as were the interior control panel and consoles.

Propellers blades were enlarged to the correct VDM shape as was the spinner and hub.

 



I made the oleo struts from chrome tube obtained from a radio antennae, detailing the brake lines with Fly Cast fishing rubber and lead wires.

The seat harness was detailed with Eduard photo etched buckles and seda fabric.

All the exterior surfaces were "stressed" with a no. 15 bisturi blade. Rivets were punched using a home made instrument and jig.

Decals for the propeller hub, fuselage and landing gear data plates were printed on my ALPS MD 5000. These were applied to bare metal foil and then transferred to the kit.


Painting and Markings

I used Testor's Model Master paints: RLM 75 Grey Violet on top, with Italian Olive Green replacing 83,and Camo Helo Drab replacing 81.

 



Undersurface are painted with RLM 76 Light Blue and laminated with aluminium kitchen foil.

Decals are from the superb Eagle Editions sheet in 1/32 scale.


Bibliography

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Eagle Editions Eagle Files 2

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Aero Detail NȘ 2

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Monogram Close up NȘ 10

 

 

You can see all the photos step by step about the modification in PDF on www.modelersite.com


 

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