FW190A-5 Hans Philipp

Work on the cockpit is nearly complete. Here are some pics. Painting was done with RLM66 darkened and lightend to give highlights and shadows. I used the Photoetch seatbelt harness and cockpit instruments that came with the kit.

FW190A-5 Hans Phlipp

So, I am presently looking to outfit my A5 in the livery of Major Hans Philipp. Here's one of the A5's he flew as Kommodore of JG1 during the defense of the Reich operations.

And here is the 206 Kill Experten himself holding one of Dachshunds. In fact his aircraft "Minke Pinke" was named for his two little Dachshunds. Unfortunately Philipp was shot down and killed during a dogfight with P47's of the USAAF 56th Fighter group on October 8, 1943. Although hit and badly burned he managed to bail out of his stricken FW190A6 but fell to his death when his parachute did not open.

Eduard 1/48 FW190A-5 Hans Philipp

My next project is going to be Eduard's FW190A5. Just started on the cockpit and will post some pictures soon.