1/48 Me-109G

Darren Roberts

Member since
January 2003

Posted by Darren Roberts on Saturday, January 17, 2015 6:21 PM

I had the same response as you. The Zvezda kit is incredibly detailed, yet goes together without any hassle whatsoever. I can see why people gravitate to kits like that. It was a pleasure to build, even with grafting on the Pegasus G parts.

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, January 17, 2015 5:35 PM

That is really nice. I am working on the Zvezda F-4 now and I am amazed at its quality. You did a fantastic job on this build. Stick out tongue

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed

14 / 5 / 2

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Bronto

Member since
November 2004
From: Cat Central, NC

Posted by Bronto on Saturday, January 17, 2015 5:19 PM

I think this is the first non-jet I have seen you build - looks good!

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cbaltrin

Member since
May 2004
From: Land of Lakes

Posted by cbaltrin on Saturday, January 17, 2015 5:02 PM

Oh, yes, I see that after my re-read of your initial post. anyway, still looks great.

On the Bench: Too Much

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Darren Roberts

Member since
January 2003

Posted by Darren Roberts on Saturday, January 17, 2015 4:37 PM

It actually is the Zvezda kit with the Pegasus parts grafted on. I may have built a -109 long, long ago in my childhood. It's so long ago I can't remember! :-)

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cbaltrin

Member since
May 2004
From: Land of Lakes

Posted by cbaltrin on Saturday, January 17, 2015 4:19 PM

LOL. Did you say 'snap' ? Looks almost as good as the Zvezda kit

Can't believe that is your 1st 109--looks great!

On the Bench: Too Much

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Darren Roberts

Member since
January 2003

1/48 Me-109G

Posted by Darren Roberts on Saturday, January 17, 2015 4:07 PM

After reading about Franz Stigler in Higher Calling, I decided I wanted to branch out and try my hand at a -109. I found a sheet that had the markings, but all I had in my stash was a Zvezda -109F kit. Not wanting to spend a bunch more, I picked up a Pegasus snap -109G-6 cheap and cut parts from that to get a close approximation. I know it's not completely accurate, but it works for the level of my ignorance. BTW, the Zvezda kit is absolutely gorgeous. Here's my attempt at a Luftwaffe subject.