Chap

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After reading the construction article on the TF FW-190, I pulled mine out to build. I was disappointed with the plastic parts in the kit especially the cowl. Those of you building the Pica 190, how is the cowl profile? Is it any more scale than the TF? I have never worked with fiberglass before so laying up my own is probably not an option. I am thinking I can buy a Pica cowl since they are the same scale.
Chap

Thunderbolt P47

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CHAP,

Look up the guy named wulfman on here. It is his article that you have read and he sells the parts on his web site. I plan on going through him when I get to mine. Only a TF P51 to go and then the TF 190. His web site is = http://home.att.net/~mr.442guy/Wulfpage_01/Page_1x.html

Hope this helps plus lots of Axis aircraft pics.

v/r

Jeff

Wulfman

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Chap,

The Pica cowl won't fit, it is too small in diameter. If it would have fit, I would have used it instead of making my own.

The "scale" size of the Pica and the Top Flite may be stated as the same, but the two kits have alot of dimensional differences.

I've built both kits, and I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about them.

T-Bolt P47, thanks for the referal.


SC

http://home.att.net/~mr.442guy/Wulfpage_01/Page_1x.html

Wulfman

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This is a pic of my cowl after sanding and removal of the material between the cooling flaps. The cowl, requires some sanding and prep before installation.

The holes in the front of the cowl are the cooling inlet for the engine and the access holes for the mounting screws, and of course, the prop shaft hole. There are no front openings cut into the cowl, you have to do that yourself.

SC

Wulfman

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Hereis a flying pic that shows the open cooling flaps.

SC

Wulfman

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Here is a flying view of the cowl from the front.

SC

Thunderbolt P47

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Wulfman,

No problem. I am always checking your site to see what is new. Just keep a set of your manufactured parts for me. I am getting closer by the day to cracking the TF 190 and starting that build. Take care and have a wonderful holiday season.

Jeff

Chap

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Thunderbolt thanks for your help. I guess I missed the section where the cowl was available.

Wulfman you built one beautiful FW. The only aircraft I like better is another FW that is the TA. As I get closer I will be ordering the cowl and the gun cover. Thanks for the great article.

Chap

Wulfman

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Chap,

Thanks for the kind comment. If there is anything I can do to help with your TF 190D-9, feel free to send me a message.

thanks
SC

rrudytoo

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I've bought the stuff from Wulfman and his is the only stuff worth getting. It's good quality and true to scale outline. Top Flite should work a deal with him to replace the junk in their kits with the good quality accessories he offers.