This is Dragon's
release of the ex-Trimaster Ta 152H-1, built using Eduard photoetched details.
This version includes the engine, which was omitted when the kit was boxed by
Italeri.
I added wiring,
plumbing, and linkages to the cockpit and engine using reference photos I found
on the internet. I carefully removed the fuselage's cowl panels. These were
replaced with separate parts intended to be opened, and the rib detail was
replaced.
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The Eduard set
includes cockpit and wheel well items, as well as the flaps. It is a nice
addition to this beautiful kit.
There are no real tricks to the
assembly of this kit, other than dryfitting and assembly strategy.
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I painted the model freehand,
using Model Master enamels. Photographs of the world's only remaining Ta 152H at
the Garber facility confirmed that the lower wings were painted RLM 76, and not
left unpainted as some wartime photos seem to suggest. The photos can be found
at: http://www.geocities.com/ta152uk/Deep_Storage_1.html .
There are excellent images of the engine, cockpit, canopy, and airframe. Since I
have found no definite
reference for the aerial's position (or whether it
retained tension once the canopy was opened), I have left it off pending
confirmation.
"Mr.Tank's Wild
Ride" is certainly an Fw 190D on anabolic steroids !
Bill
Visit my website to see other
models of mine, I also build models on commission. http://www.pix.prettyneatinc.com/
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