Eric: I’ll try to open up the left cowl panel, so you can see that nice enginbe Eduard provides. This should get a bit tricky as I have to cut the panel and it’s clamps out and I need to add nome scratchbuilt details on the inside (a first for me)…
The mg-hood is only a bit too wide at the front (1/10th of a millimeter), but also at the rear (I am thinking of sanding it down a bit)
Cheers, Clemens
It seems like everyone has different fitting problems and issues with those Eduard 190s, LOL! I really enjoy building this kit even with all it’s flaws and problems. I just have to step away from it sometimes and build something easier (Dragon’s King Tiger for example) to keep myself motivated. It is a challenging and different experience for sure (especially as one of my first aircraft models…) You guys are also good at keeping me motivated. You are a great group of modellers!
Cheers, Clemens
Not sure if it will help you or not Clemens but my hood was a smidgen wide at the rear and pretty wide at the front. Fact is, its not the hood that is wide but the fuselage is to narrow as there is nothing in the front to spread it out. On mine, I attached the hood to one side making sure it was flush with that side and glued it. I let this set up until it was firmly attached and dry then I spread open the forward part of the fuse a bit until the hood and the unglued side were flush. At that point I glued that side and held in place until the join was strong enough to hold the two fuselage halves open on its own.
And you are right, Dragon’s King Tiger is a cherry little kit that absolutely just falls together!! I built one a while back and loved every part of the build! Are you currently building one and do you have a WIP up anywhere?
Bill: Man the damage on that canopy is really something else. Nice work!
Clemens: Coming together nicely on that build. I had the same problem with the wing to fuselage fit on one side and with the upper lip problem on the wings. It took a little work and a little tweeking but it came together ok. Seems like there are lots of fit problems on these things but I do love the outcome!
Eric: Cant wait to see some paint work on your two. You guys are really breezing right through these Eduard kits.
Thank you very much for the tip, Eric! I’ll try that out when I get to glueing the hood on (I have to spray the inside in RLM 02 first).
Yes, I am building the big kitten atm (jsut to have something relaxing to build). It is in the Steel Cats GB.
The turret is completely done as well as the lower hull (I still have to take some pics of it though).
Cheers, Clemens
Clemens… Wont be too much longer and you should start slinging paint! Looking good! As to your foods… my wife being asian can come up with some lulus too, (LOL)Some I’ll eat and some I wont let her make indoors, The smells can be ghastly and take days to clear the air.(ha) It got to the point that I pleaded with her not to cook at night while I was trying to sleep, What you had there looked yummy!
Eric, like Joe said, cant wait to see your paint begin, I’ve become a big fan of your paint work. I still go back to the display page and drool over your first Dora… I dont think Ive seen any bad paint work here yet, but you just hit the right shades and right blending to make it look awesome!
A bit under the weather myself but starting to feel better the last few days, Hope to begin work on my Eduard “Langnasen” soon. Take care all! Keep up the great work guys!
Doug
Thank you very much, guys!
Doug: I know that problem with the smells. I am experimentng with cooking some chinese stuff myself sometimes and like you said: It takes forever for the smells to vanish…
Joe: I just sanded the fuselage bottom down a bit on the left side and the fit is much better now. I’ll add a spreader-bar tomorrow and hope for the best regarding those gaps… I have to do some more filling on the right gun hatch, as it broke loose at the front and there is a tiny gap visible again (should only take 5 minutes or something like that)
Cheers, Clemens
Sounds good. I ended up having the benefit of adding PE braceing straps at the wing roots to help hide the gap on the port wing to fuselage fit. I wished it only took me 5 minutes to do that kind of work. I have two idiot dachshunds that are “lap horders”. I get up early in the morning and now their schedule has switch to that time. They are really good dogs but really needy!
Hey There Gents, Seems folks are making excellent progress here.
Bill - I too really like the damaged canopy. Looks awesome. I also would like to know just how you did that.
Clemens - Great work overcoming obstacles. Looks to me that you are doing a bang up job. Definitely impressed.
Alright, I believe I’ve got the initial mask where I I am satisfied. Here’s a couple of shots before I spray the RLM 75
Just as a little side note you all. Should you happen to go see the movie “The Lone Ranger” you will get a healthy glimpse of my home area as a good deal of it was filmed here in Moab, Ut. and the surrounding area.
Thank you very much Joe!
Your 190 is looking awesome! May I ask you how you got the mask for the cockpit cut out in such a perfect shape?
Cheers, Clemens
Thank You Clemens. I simply laid strips of Tamiya tape down with a bit of overhand and then trimmed it with some small sharp scissors.
Thanks for the tip, mate!
Joe R, looking forward to seeing the end results of the silly putty. Ive never tried that way myself. May just be me and my way of thinking but wont it leave an oily rtesidue? I know alot of people use this technique. Again looking forward to the results!,
Take care all and Happy 4th!
Doug
As a matter of fact Doug, it does not leave an oily film. Silly Putty is definitely different to work with. For the most part it is not hardly tacky at all, initially. I simply lay a strip or blob in the general area I’m going to mask and then I let it sit in a warm room for a bit. The putty will"melt", if you will becoming a bit sticky. Then I take a small putty knife, toothpick or whatever is handy and I simply manipulate the putty into the desired area I want. The issue is peeling it off. As it is, it will stick in small crevices, cracks and other things and be a real hassle to get all off. The key is to put the model in the fridge for a short while and then the putty becomes hard and non-sticky and thus you are able to lift the putty right off with few problems. And no residue left behind.
Actually I’ve been planning to try Silly Putty this weekend on a car model (oooooops its not a 190), so your tip is invaluable. Thanks Joe.
I want to get started on my 190 soon. I just need to find out what shade of light blue the French AF used in 1946.
Cheers
Tony
My pleasure Tony. By the way it’s good to hear from you. Hope you’re doing well.
Thanks Joe. Yeah I’m well, had a few weeks break for some business travel, but all good. Hope you are too.
Cheers
Tony
Thanks Joe… Good info, I’ll have to try out soon!
And like Joe said, Good hearing from you Tony! Looking forward to your project!
Those silly putty tips and tricks also timely and much appreciated by me, Joe. Thank you! (and to Doug for the question that sparked the feedback 
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Good to see you in action on yours there Joe. I must say that the silly putty trick has been invaluable to me on this build! It really takes alot of the work out of masking.
It’s also good to see you around here Tony. Looking forward to having you in here.