I just finished the DML Ta 152 kit, so I thought I’d get the pics posted so I can clear room to finish the Me 262.
I built this kit with a beautiful Eduare PE set. When I build my next one, I’ll leave the flaps shut. They were a real pain, and most photos of parked Ta 152s have the flaps in the “up” position.
It was sprayed freehand with Model Master enamels, and the RV band is paint. I used kit decals. Its a good feeling to be halfway through the “production line !”
Hope you like it, and thanks for letting me share !
Compared to the FW 190 I just finished, the Ta 152 is like a Wulf on anabolic steroids !
I remember the first time I ever saw a “152” was in a piece of Art… and me thinking
that the Artist really goofed up that “190”! hehehe Thanks for sharing your time
and talents; it is greatly appreciated!
Excellent job!! I’m getting ready to build one of the 2 on my storage shelf. Never built the DML Ta 152 kit before. Any special areas of concern to be wary of ?
Hey Pix,
YOU DA MAN[bow]. I have the Tamiya kit to do one of these days. Well after seeing your DML 152 built up, my 152 may work its way to the assembly line soon.
As always, the over all appearance is geat. You can sure work the magic on those German a/c I tell ya[;)]
Did this kit have any draw backs? Lookin forward to seeing your Swallows once they are finished.
Flaps up,Mike
Thank you so very much, garydmason, Frank, Rick, Jason, John, benzdoc, John, & Butz !
This really was a fun kit to build, except for the flaps.
Frank - the Ta 152 DOES kinda look like someone took a pic of a 190D with a wide angle lens !
Rick & Butz - the only real difficulty I’ve had with the basic kit is getting the accessories aligned at the back of the engine. Lots of dry fitting & trimming. The kit PE is stainless steel, which is thicker & stronger than “standard” (like Eduard) PE. Folding the hooks for the bottom portion of the sliding canopy without losing them is a challenge. Cleaning up the nav lights is also pretty tricky. The gun tubes are separate parts, so aligning them with the wing openings & attachment points at the back of the wheel well requires care. If you build it with the cowl panels open (how I’ll build my next one), a LOT of care is required to keep everything true & aligned. References are pretty scarce on the net (one unrestored bird in existence - owned by the NASM) Overall, its one of Trimaster/DML/Dragon’s best fitting kits.
Butz - I was unaware that Tamiya produced a Ta 152. When did they make that? Is it 1/48? I’ve still got a couple more DML kits to build. Just curious, as I haden’t heard of it before.
I am very happy that all of you enjoyed looking at my Ta 152. Its a priviledge to share mywork with all you fine people !
kik 36 - they’re available at Great Models Webstore for $24, with the engine & PE. I think its a good deal.
boybuddho - I’ve got a couple more in the works (Me 262A-1a & Ju87G-2) with VERY different schemes. I expect to be done with the 262 by Wednesday, and the Stuka by the weekend of the 14th. Stay tuned.
I thought I’d post a pic showing some of the progression of the 190 airframe
From right to left :
Shanghai Dragon FW 190A-8
DML FW 190D-12
DML Ta 152H-1
You can see how the aircraft really changed over time (about 4 years or less)
NIce superb plane you made pix… Is it propaganda or sumthin?!? [8D] I really like to collect this luftwaffe plane (all type of german planes)… seeing more variable FW190 planes especially mit kanonen in next project & some german vehicle series from tamiya or any other kits 1/48… [:D]
Thanks, Dave, saltydog, AJACKETSFAN, Jeeves, Kingtiger, & dj !
Trimaster did such a great job bringing these planes out. Their kits are still my favorites. I only wish they had produced more. I believe that Dragon is rereleasing the Me 163B & Ju88/FW 190 Mistel. I’m looking forward to building those again.
Its always nice to get such great responses to my efforts. I thank you all so very much, again.
