This is the DML Ta
152, which was a high altitude, long winged version of the FW 190D. The kit was
originally released by Trimaster and included white metal, photo-etch, plastic,
and metal tubing. It also retailed for about 45 US dollars, as I recall. DML
replaced the white metal with plastic and released the kit for about 30 US
dollars.
The kit comes with a complete engine and openable engine panels. I wanted to model my Ta 152 with closed up engine so I did not even install the engine parts. This was a mistake. The engine is visible thru the wheel wells and also serves to prevent you from seeing daylight thru the cowling. I ended up installing blank off panels in the wheel wells and the cowling area. So be sure to install the engine. You don't have to super detail it if you don't plan to open the cover panels.
The pictures were taken with an Olympus C4000 digital camera. This camera has manual over-rides for most settings, including F stop. Using a higher F stop (aperture) setting allows more of the subject to stay in focus at the same time. You've got to admit that this paint scheme makes for one colorful model. Chaz Nims
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Photos and text © by Chaz Nims