Building Progress

Started out by assembling the BV 248 Hagelkorn. Some sanding is needed to fill gaps and a sinkhole on the body. Used some masking tape around the tiny smoke launcher, so i wouldn´t accidently break it off. 

The assembled Hagelkorn with a first coat of primer. Still some parts that need a tiny bit more sanding. 

Added missing panel lines on the double tail. 

Except for some final sanding on the bv 246, i didn´t do much progress today. However i reviewed some pictures of the Fw190 and decided that the rivets next to the cockpit have to go and that i will have to build some exhausts. 

Added exhaust pipes made of cable jackets. 

 

Tried out making seatbelts from tape and assembled the cockpit and fuselage. 

Sanding and polishing resulted in a somewhat clear canopy set on the right side. Still work to do tough...  

As you can see the canopy isn´t really usable at all.  

I will put this project on hold, until i find a way and will to get a canopy that fits. 🙁 

Got the kit for 2€ on a yard sale. Worth, because i can finish this project and build the different version in the kit. 

Base coat done. 

 

Happy how the weathering with oils turned out. Not happy at all with the chipping on the right wing.