New E-flite Fw-190A, 1.5m

[t01ga]

Some static shots from the field!

[Shark102]

I masked off the whole cowl and painted it white. Then used a combination of vinyl decals and painted black squares. Then a covered everything in a satin clear coat.

[Dora Nine]

How/what did you use to mask the cowl?

[Shark102]

Looks good shark! What are you using for the aerial?

It’s approx 3/32 para cord with 2 springs on either end.. a bit thick I know but wanted it to hold up well.

[sfcfury]

My re-paint, looking much better IMHO

Looks good shark! What are you using for the aerial?

[Shark102]

My re-paint, looking much better IMHO

[t01ga]

SanExup It is a good idea. I can airbrush a lighter green in areas where I want it to fade then put a very light flat coat on the whole plane. I think I see if it flies first 😉 then do the extra work. Thanks buddy

[SanExup]

Tolga, I apologize if you already know this, but you can apply a really thin coat, over the semi gloss, with the flat to knock down the sheen. It probably won't do anything to restore the green. But I definitely have top coated gloss with matte for that same reason.

Assuming you used water based poly or acrylic, or polycrylic.

[t01ga]

quitcherbitchen thanks mate, appreciate it. I had a great dilemma when it came to clear coat between flat and semi-gloss. I must admit I am quite disappointed how the semi-gloss darken my green, masked the light fading of the paint effect and came out shinier than I wanted. Just have to wait natural weathering to take its course. It has been a big learning curve and a great journey.

[quitcherbitchen]

Thanks for posting. The video does show what a great job you did. I would be afraid to pick it up LOL.

[t01ga]

For anyone who is interested in seeing all the details on my plane here is video...

https://youtu.be/hAhmBAGcGxg

[t01ga]

Pretty spectacular. I envy your patience. Also, what do you mean it's done? This is a hobby, nothing is finished until you sell it.

Haha, believe me I am done customising this plane. There is nothing left to add.

[quitcherbitchen]

Pretty spectacular. I envy your patience. Also, what do you mean it's done? This is a hobby, nothing is finished until you sell it.

[t01ga]

Calling it done.
I should wait too see how it flies but FW190 is now my new favourite.

[Oxotnik]

jetdoc , nicely done!! Death to the dastardly polka dots!!

[e4dragongunner]

Just beautiful work.... the word "elegant" comes to mind!

[jetdoc]

Just finished redoing the "White 14" scheme on my eflite 190. I just couldn't take the "polka dot nightmare" that came out of the box. I completely repainted the entire plane including struts and wheel wells. I noticed that the replica scheme HH patterned the model after was lacking the fuselage green of the original as well as improper coloration. I matched the RLM 74, 75 and 76 colors provided in a Monogram German colors paint chip book with samples from Lowe's. I ended up repainting the wings as well. Graphics are from Callie and I followed it up with a light semi-gloss clearcoat. I refrained from heavy weathering as weekly flying seems to accomplish that just fine.

[t01ga]

job well done this looks great!

Thanks man, appreciate it!

[BikerPatriot]

Clear coat ready. I didn’t realised it has been 6 weeks.

job well done this looks great!

[BikerPatriot]

for a little extra complete you can have this! I have this bird and its incredible and almost 70 inch! I like Balsa so I am bias lol