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Eduard Info 2010 page 24
Over the past several weeks, we encountered a prob-
lem that was also met by several modelers of the
Fw 190D-11/D-13, and even the earlier D-9, whereby
there may have been a problem with the forward fu-
selage, and subsequently, the fuselage to wing joint.
This resulted in either a small gap, or in some cases,
a situation where the fuselage and wing section wouldn’t
meet up and sit right. After careful analysis, we concluded
that the problem is the result of not following the instruc-
tions to the letter, as it were. The ambiguity that results
comes from the forward fuselage assembly, where the
incorrect assembly between the rear engine area and the
rewall behind it and subsequently the incorrect insertion
of these components into the fuselage halves, cause the
halves to be spread further apart than they should be,
and/or causing the fuselage to be narrower in the cock-
pit and centre wing area. We have therefore formulated
a detailed description as an addendum to the instructions
which should alleviate the potential problem.
V1
W1
Y17
X5
X38
X46
W22
X46
X5
X38
O
93
O
93
The second instance where fit complications
can arise, are during the installation of the
firewall with the rear engine accessories into the
fuselage. We recommend gluing into the fuselage only the rear part of the entire
assembly, parts X5, X38 and X46. Don’t glue the front part of the assembly, attached to bulkhead W1.
Just place this part in position, the cutout in part W1 for parts Y17/Y29 into position behind the vertical tabs molded
into the insides of fuselage halves V1/V2. After the cementing of the fuselage halves together, the bulkhead
sandwiched therein will lock precisely into place, and won’t adversely affect the relative positions of the halves.
To the contrary, if bulkhead W1 is glued in place, adverse consequences for later fit can occur, because the position
of W1 is very critical. Not gluing it will allow it to sit where it’s supposed to sit!
The key problem in the successful assembly of the forward
fuselage is the precise attachment of fuselage/engine
firewall and the maintaining of the relative positions of its
three key components, X5, X38 and X46. Careless
observation will lead to the assumption that the common
angle of these components is 90°, but this is not, in fact, the
case. It is in reality, 93° ! Beware of these angles, they are
important. Refer to the profile of the entire assembly, and to
the location tabs in the fuselage halves (V1/V2).
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Recommendations for the proper installation of forward fuselage subassemblies
in the Fw 190D-9 and Fw 190D-11/D-13