MPM 1/72nd bf 109G-12 Completed

This one's becoming pretty hard to find. Can't wait to see the final result!

Thanks Chad, i've had this about 7 years, hence why i can't recall if it had the instructions with it or not.

I know there are other, more recent kits of the G-12 in this scale around, AZ Model has a couple.

The 109 is now ready for primer and paint. I cut the canopy open, a bit rough, i still have not mastered cutting open canopies, especially vac form ones.

Looks like a rather rough kit, Bish. I can't wait to see how you whip her into shape from this point. 

The pit looks great. I'm astonished to see how soft the molding detail is however. Looks challenging, and I love a challenge like this myself. 

You've got my attention for sure.

I just don't think I'm brave enough to try to cut open a plastic canopy no less a vacuform canopy! She's really coming along though.

Thanks guys.

It is a bit rough, but i think if you want the subject, then it can be worth the effort, and its not been to much of a struggle.

Chad, i don't like doing it either. Vac canopies are so soft i do find them tricky. But i just much prefer open canopies as it usually fits the diorama.

The 109 is painted up, all with Xtracolor.

Then the decals. these went on well, i was surprised.

Hopefully i'll have this done by the end of the week.

Time to wrap this up. The aircraft was finished earlier in the week. Just a light flory wash and some exhaust stains. The final parts were then added. The canopy is not to brilliant, i struggle to cut canopies, and vac ones more so. Fit isn't brilliant but close enough.

Then spent the week doing the figures and some chocks and got it all on the base.

Thanks for looking, all comments welcome as always.

Fine job, Martin.  That canopy does not look like it was an easy thing to put in place.

yes well done and the canopy in 1/72 wow.

Thanks guys.

TJ, now you mention it, i know what you mean.

The canopy is a little iffy in places, i had to use liquid mask which i am not a fan of, but it passable.

Those vac canopies are a pita to slice open but like you said, worth the effort to show details and the mood of the vignette. Great job on the model, figures and base.  

Thanks PJ. I wanted it open anyway, but closed it was a pretty bad fit so it worked out handy.