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                        BF 109s

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                        phule
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: The Space Coast
                        BF 109s
                        Posted by phule on Sunday, November 2, 2003 2:19 PM
                        I would like to amass a complete collection of 109s, starting with the V1 and go through the major models ending in the K. I would prefer to do it in the same scale, but if not, no loss. So any idea where to get the harder to find versions?

                        Thank you for your help.
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                        John P
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Joisey
                        Posted by John P on Sunday, November 2, 2003 2:39 PM
                        A Man after my own heart! Here's my "to do" shelf of 109s:

                        http://www.inpayne.com/temp/109stodo.jpg

                        and here's the ones I have finished so far:

                        http://www.inpayne.com/models/models_me109.html

                        Hope that gives you some leads. I've seen the V1 and V3 by some of the more obscure Czech companies, but I can't recall offhand who.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 2, 2003 3:35 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by phule

                        I would like to amass a complete collection of 109s, starting with the V1 and go through the major models ending in the K. I would prefer to do it in the same scale, but if not, no loss. So any idea where to get the harder to find versions?

                        Thank you for your help.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 2, 2003 3:42 PM
                        Falcon Makes the G-12 in 1/48 and I beleive Hobbycraft does one in 1/72. I've seen most of the Vs by Eastern European Co.s B,C and Ds are also done by Hobbycraft and Academy in 1/48. E,F ,G,K and even the T are readily available.

                        Good Luck,

                        Rick
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                        John P
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Joisey
                        Posted by John P on Sunday, November 2, 2003 4:16 PM
                        I've got two Ts, one by MPM and one by Hasegawa, both in 1/48. I even managed to snag the Hasegawa/Gartex V-tail kit.

                        I haven't seen an H in 1/48, but there are 1/72 ones. The Z conversion is by Cutting edge, available at www.meteorprod.com .
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 2, 2003 6:11 PM
                        If you are contemplting using 1/72 scale then try Heller. They make a complete range of 109s. I'm not sure if the V1 is one though.
                        Heller use a grey plastic that works well for cutting, sanding etc.
                        Now for the "Caviat Empor" . Some of Hellers stuff is very good but some is just not up to par.
                        Dai.
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                        phule
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: The Space Coast
                        Posted by phule on Monday, November 3, 2003 7:45 AM
                        Wow, I didn't expect such a response. Thank you very much. I am definately going to look into all of these. I can't imagine a 109Z, what an awesome site that would have been
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                        phule
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: The Space Coast
                        Posted by phule on Monday, November 3, 2003 7:10 PM
                        I was looking for the Heller website and couldn't find it. Does anyone know the site address?
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 1:04 AM
                        www.heller.fr
                        english option available.
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                        nmayhew
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Kent, England
                        Posted by nmayhew on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 4:01 AM
                        hi guysSmile [:)]
                        johnp that was soooooo impressive!!
                        Bow [bow] Bow [bow] Bow [bow]
                        a further question for you guys: i'm looking for the jabo version (e-4b, i think) which was used fleetingly but to great effect in the battle of bitain.
                        any ideas if this kit is available in 1/48 and/or who makes aftermarket decals for this plane??
                        many thank,
                        nick
                        ps i've got the galland 109 on my shelf too!Cool [8D]Cool [8D]Cool [8D]
                        Kind regards, Nicholas
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 6:43 AM
                        beware that heller kits are raised lines with minimal internal detail. but they do have rare subjects.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 10:41 AM
                        STAY AWAY from the Hobbycraft 1/72 scale G-12. I just got one and it is pretty bad. I started it on Saturday, and have most of it done. I was able to get it to look like an acceptable 109, but it was a lot of work. You'd be much better off getting a Hasegawa G-6 and modifying it. However, I should note that Hobbycraft's 1/48 scale 109's are very nice.
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                        John P
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Joisey
                        Posted by John P on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 3:15 PM
                        ^I'm pretty sure the Hobbycraft G-12 is made by one of the Czech limited run companies. Ya know - "experienced modelers only" :).

                        The Ventura 1/48 is pretty rough too, but I built their Isreali Avia with little or no problem. There used to be a nice vac conversion by Falcon. I don't know if they're still around though.
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                        phule
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: The Space Coast
                        Posted by phule on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 4:54 PM
                        Now granted I am not the best modeller nor am I that experienced either. I understand that raised panel lines are unrealistic but how would you go about making them recessed?
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