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Messerschmitt Bf109 GB Feeler--Official GB thread now up

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Posted by panzerpilot on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 11:05 AM

handiabled

Ok found our way here............... count Herman and I IN with a 1/32 Trop version 109 something of some kind......................

Glad you are in on this. I haven't seen You and Herman here in quite some time! (I was out for a while though)

-Tom

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Posted by Rigidrider on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 11:03 AM

Good to hear from you again Matt! Be safe and get back home soon!

Doug

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Posted by blkhwkmatt on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4:53 AM

Would love to get in on this GB, will let you know what kit after I return from the sandbox.  If memory serves, I have a RoG G6 (the new kit), RoG K-4, a Hasa G-14 (with a ton of goodies, had planned on completely opening that one up) and maybe a couple of others.  Looking forward to this build, since this is my second favorite German Aircraft (behind the 190 of course)!

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Posted by ruddratt on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 12:40 AM

Here's my one 109, but I think it's safe to say I'm stoked & ready for this GB.........

 

Mike

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Posted by mustang1989 on Sunday, September 28, 2014 7:34 AM

panzerpilot

Bish

Reasoned

Let's face it, every A/C modelers display should have at least one...two 109's...er, well, you get the pointWink

I always thought it was one of the golden rules for model aircraft building.

MUST HAVE A 109.

Though I am ashamed to say that while I have plenty in the stash I only have one built. Time to play catch up.

I'm there with ya, Bish. Exactly one built! Catchup for me, as well, indeed!...

In the words of Hans Von Hammer, "You gotta be sh*^%n' me! Indifferent

Now that's some 109's!

                   

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Posted by panzerpilot on Sunday, September 28, 2014 5:50 AM

Thanks, guys. The K-4 seems really well put together, from what I can tell. I hope to get to one of them sooner than later. The Hartmann bird. It's towards the top of my personal wish list for builds.

-Tom

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Saturday, September 27, 2014 6:17 PM

Doug: That's one bad-A looking 109 you got there! Nice work!

Tom: A great selections of 109s! What do you think about the big K-4 kit?

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, September 27, 2014 3:55 PM

Looks like we have some similar tastes Tom. The same CH E-4, same F-4Trop and same Hase G-6, though I only have the one. And those 3 mean I have more 32nd 109's than any other types, even Stuka's Embarrassed

That's a nice selection of 109's you have there.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by panzerpilot on Saturday, September 27, 2014 3:38 PM

Bish

Reasoned

Let's face it, every A/C modelers display should have at least one...two 109's...er, well, you get the pointWink

I always thought it was one of the golden rules for model aircraft building.

MUST HAVE A 109.

Though I am ashamed to say that while I have plenty in the stash I only have one built. Time to play catch up.

I'm there with ya, Bish. Exactly one built! Catchup for me, as well, indeed!...

-Tom

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, September 27, 2014 2:14 PM

Reasoned

Let's face it, every A/C modelers display should have at least one...two 109's...er, well, you get the pointWink

I always thought it was one of the golden rules for model aircraft building.

MUST HAVE A 109.

Though I am ashamed to say that while I have plenty in the stash I only have one built. Time to play catch up.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by panzerpilot on Saturday, September 27, 2014 11:44 AM

Reasoned

Let's face it, every A/C modelers display should have at least one...two 109's...er, well, you get the pointWink

Good point! Everyone should have at least one on display...in the living room, and several in their stash (for this GB)

-Tom

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Posted by Nathan T on Saturday, September 27, 2014 8:51 AM

BrandonK

Ok, I've had a change of heart. I've decided to not build my Tamiya kit for this but instead I found and ordered a Zevezda 109- F4. Apparently its a really super nice kit. 1/48. I am wanting to do something super nice for this GB and this thing has over 200 pieces and is supposed to be the most accurate 109 ever built. We'll see about that. But anyway, that's where I stand now.

sweet choice. Just get some aftermarket decals though. 

 

 

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Posted by mustang1989 on Saturday, September 27, 2014 8:26 AM

Man after the way that folks were crankin out the 190's in the Butcher Bird GB, I can only imagine what will take place in a 109 GB!!

                   

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Posted by Reasoned on Saturday, September 27, 2014 8:15 AM

Let's face it, every A/C modelers display should have at least one...two 109's...er, well, you get the pointWink

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom.  Peace be with you.

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Posted by mustang1989 on Saturday, September 27, 2014 7:55 AM

Looks like you made it bud!

                   

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Posted by handiabled on Saturday, September 27, 2014 7:54 AM

Ok found our way here............... count Herman and I IN with a 1/32 Trop version 109 something of some kind......................

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Posted by mustang1989 on Saturday, September 27, 2014 6:30 AM

BrandonK

Ok, I've had a change of heart. I've decided to not build my Tamiya kit for this but instead I found and ordered a Zevezda 109- F4. Apparently its a really super nice kit. 1/48. I am wanting to do something super nice for this GB and this thing has over 200 pieces and is supposed to be the most accurate 109 ever built. We'll see about that. But anyway, that's where I stand now.

Bring it! Those are good kits. Greg will be building one of those right with you in the build. Looking forward to seeing these kits being built. I too have heard nothing but good things about them.

                   

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Posted by mustang1989 on Saturday, September 27, 2014 6:28 AM

Rigidrider
Maybe when the build starts the Build Boss will let us post a picture or two of past 109 builds! I for one would like to see what others have done in the past!

I can see that happening! I've got a couple under my belt already.

                   

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Posted by panzerpilot on Friday, September 26, 2014 10:57 PM
It would be nice to see some of the old 109 builds.

-Tom

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Posted by Rigidrider on Friday, September 26, 2014 9:01 PM

Bish, Purveyor of all things Luftwaffe... Thank you sir! LOL... Your kudos are much appreciated.

Allen... First , Good to hear from you and good to see you here! Given the chance... I will sir! Looking forward to your work after the beautiful Wurgers you did.

Like our fearless leader said, I LOOOOOVE ME SOME 109s! Maybe when the build starts the Build Boss will let us post a picture or two of past 109 builds! I for one would like to see what others have done in the past!

Thanks my friends...Take care!

Doug

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Posted by Chanter on Friday, September 26, 2014 8:42 PM

Wow Doug, that is a beautiful 109! Best of luck at the show. Don't forget to post pics of your hardware when you win. Smile

Allen

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, September 26, 2014 5:48 PM

Ok, I've had a change of heart. I've decided to not build my Tamiya kit for this but instead I found and ordered a Zevezda 109- F4. Apparently its a really super nice kit. 1/48. I am wanting to do something super nice for this GB and this thing has over 200 pieces and is supposed to be the most accurate 109 ever built. We'll see about that. But anyway, that's where I stand now.

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A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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Posted by Bish on Friday, September 26, 2014 2:32 PM

Now that is one sweet looking build Doug. Nice.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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Posted by Rigidrider on Friday, September 26, 2014 12:38 PM

Thanks Tom... We'll find out soon enough! LOL...As I said, lots of talent in this show and I like it that way, If you win, It makes you feel you've really done something. Show usually draws about 75 to 100 builders, in various classes.

Doug

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Posted by panzerpilot on Friday, September 26, 2014 9:41 AM

That's really neat, Doug. Great job! Very unique way to show prop spin. Good luck in the contest. Surely you'll be hard to beat!

-Tom

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Posted by Rigidrider on Friday, September 26, 2014 6:49 AM

Thanks guys, Joe R , I hope your right, There is usually some stiff compitition at the show. Many talented builders here, the show covers almost any type of build from figures to braile build and much inbetween. The toughest brackets are aircraft and armor.

Joe (M) the "running prop" is cut from clear acetate sheet. Depending on how heavy you want, alot of goods are sold in these types of packaging, You know, thost clear plastic sonic welded containers you cuss trying to get open? LOL... This piece was from Hobby Lobby, They sell in sheets about 2'x3' and its a tad thin but works quite  well. I just lay out the prop blades and the impeller hub, measure with a compass, scribe on the sheet and carefully cut out, Thay make a tool for doing this but I'm just as happy doing this way.

Thanks again guys and I'll let you know when show is over how we did.

Doug

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Posted by mustang1989 on Friday, September 26, 2014 6:27 AM

Dang bud!!! That thing came out great. Was that prop in the box or did you obtain that AM?  Just loooooooove me some 109's!!!!! Way to go Doug!!

                   

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Posted by JOE RIX on Thursday, September 25, 2014 9:54 PM

Absolutely Fantastic Doug! Very beautifully done. That will be an eye popper for sure at at the contest. Good luck.

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Posted by Rigidrider on Thursday, September 25, 2014 3:41 PM

Sorry I hit the wrong button... heres a bit more...

Well as I said the kit itself cost about $24 bucks and for the money, IMHO is a damn nice kit. Well thanks again for letting me post these before the build starts and of course... this should not be considered part of the build. Take care all!

Doug 

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Posted by Rigidrider on Thursday, September 25, 2014 3:34 PM

Afternoon all... Joe, These pictures are of the kit for the Model Show coming up at Hobby Town the 11th of October. This of course is not part of the 109 build and I was going to but decided there was no time for WIP pictures, sorry. I will be away all of next week and will not be able to do any building so I had to finish this weekto be ready for the show. With that being said here are the pictures and Thanks for allowing them to be posted here.

Doug

This is the kit I selected for the build and even thou I also bought sone Eduard PE for it, you really dont need it. It is a very well supplied and detailed kit and other then some AM decals if desired to change the Group and staffle it would build very nicely OOB. There were a butt load of optional parts left over which come in handy for other projects. For example, You have the option to do the standard tail or the taller wooden tail. I chose the taller wooden option.

Oh... it does not include a pilot, I had to rob this one from a stash kit.As I stated earlier these are not the decals that came with the kit, I chost to do an aircraft of VI/Jg53 flying out of Italy in 1944.

  

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