I'm going with done here. To recap, its the 1/48 Hasegawa K-4 in 9/JG 77 markings, namely Werk number 330204 "White 1", which participated in Operation Bodenplatte on New Years Day 1945. On the mission it was piloted by Lt. Herbert Abemdroth where he was downed by flak and POW'ed. My research revealed that White 1 was actually White 13, but the "3" was painted over in the RLM 82. Apparently the Luftwaffe were superstitious as well.
What can be said about the kit. I've built many. In my opinion, its still the best F thru K 109 in this scale, or perhaps I'm just used to it. It could use a cockpit upgrade, or at least some PE in there. This one got a CMK cockpit (which was provided along with the kit) and it was a challenge to fit. In future I'll stick with True Detailsor PE here. I added Ultracast wheels and Quickboost exhausts. The markings were a mixture of Superscale and the kit. For added realism I drilled out the motorkannon and MG barrels, added wire to gear legs, and made a new DF loop from fine wire. The kits's instructions have the drop tanks deleted, so apparently the K was void them. My research said Bodenplatte JG 77 planes had them, so I added one.
The paint was RLM 81/82 over 76 in Gunze Aqueous. This was unusual for me as I'm used to the 74/75 over 76. It's weird seeing a green 109. I'm pleased with how it turned out. This was my first attempt at replicating European ground in the winter. I did it in my usual manner then added some Woodland Scenics Snow I bought the other day. To make it look less powdered sugar-like, I sprayed the white with gloss to simulate wetness. I still wanted a donut afterwards,so I may go back and dirty it up more.
That's it. Comments welcome..
Joe
