Completed Trumpeter 1:32 Messerschmitt Bf 109-G-6 Early Version

Looks like a fun build. Sorry to hear about the Spitfire, but it sounds like you've got it sorted. And hey, that's how we learn, right?

I'm looking forward to watching what you do with this one, as I have a Revell Bf-109 G-6 on the way.

-BD-

BrandonD

Looks like a fun build. Sorry to hear about the Spitfire, but it sounds like you've got it sorted. And hey, that's how we learn, right?

I'm looking forward to watching what you do with this one, as I have a Revell Bf-109 G-6 on the way.

-BD-

 

Toshi

lawdog114

Very nice choice! I've heard horror stories about that salt technique and have been hesitant to try it.

 

Toshi

I've been mentally and physically ill for several days now.  No builds or any activity.  This is my reason for building non-stop, I'll get into this state of mind of where I'm unaware of anyone nor anything.  Not a good place to be. 

But now I'm back and feeling a little better.  I got to start on the canopy today.  Looking outside, it's 10 degrees with a huge snowstorm.  Perfect model building weather.

Here is the start.

Here's one way of not loosing PE.  Plastic tape clear on both sides.  Thumbs up Trumpeter.

Toshi, I'm a new poster here but a long-time lurker, and have followed your builds all along. Sorry to hear of the health issues but I'm glad you have a hobby as engrossing as modeling to immerse yourself into. I know that, for me at least, total focus on a project of some kind is very good medicine.

Great work on that cockpit! Those rudder pedals are something else! And thanks for passing on the clear tape on the etched metal parts ... noted. 

Looking forward to seeing you tackle this plane.  And it looks like youre off to a great start!

suomi39

Toshi, I'm a new poster here but a long-time lurker, and have followed your builds all along. Sorry to hear of the health issues but I'm glad you have a hobby as engrossing as modeling to immerse yourself into. I know that, for me at least, total focus on a project of some kind is very good medicine.

Great work on that cockpit! Those rudder pedals are something else! And thanks for passing on the clear tape on the etched metal parts ... noted. 

 

You are so accurate in describing the concentration needed in model building.  I so enjoy that as well as the final out come of completion.  Yes, the rudder pedals are something else.  At first, I was most intimidated by this kit!  Step by step I will do my best, I want to thank you for following my builds, you don't know how much that means to me, and thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi

allan

Looking forward to seeing you tackle this plane.  And it looks like youre off to a great start!

 

Toshi

Toshi, that bird has the same markings as my F-4 that I built. I'm pretty sure it's the same pilot. He was one of the hightest scoring aces for Germany until he was captured. Nice work on a cool aircraft. I'll be watching.

BK

lawdog114

Very nice choice! I've heard horror stories about that salt technique and have been hesitant to try it.

 

Nice work on the cockpit Toshi, looking forward to this build. Personally I much prefer the earlier 10s – B, C, D, E – than the later ones, but I have to admit there are so many cool schemes for the later models.

BrandonK

Toshi, that bird has the same markings as my F-4 that I built. I'm pretty sure it's the same pilot. He was one of the hightest scoring aces for Germany until he was captured. Nice work on a cool aircraft. I'll be watching.

BK

 

Toshi

To PlasticJunkie,

Thank you sir, and thanks for the visit!

Toshi

The Migrant

Nice work on the cockpit Toshi, looking forward to this build. Personally I much prefer the earlier 10s – B, C, D, E – than the later ones, but I have to admit there are so many cool schemes for the later models.

 

Toshi

This is the most detailed, intricate and most challenging engine I've ever assembeld.   Here is what's been done so far, more work to clean it up is still in progress.

Toshi

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Do we have 2 Toshi' s here? Who is this new Toshi?  German fighters?  Looking firward to this one.

Cant wait to see that painted. :)

wing_nut

Do we have 2 Toshi' s here? Who is this new Toshi?  German fighters?  Looking firward to this one.

 

Toshi

allan

Cant wait to see that painted. :)

 

Well that was quick. lol.  What colors did you use?

allan

Well that was quick. lol.  What colors did you use?

 

 

Toshi

Fantastic start.  This one is going to look great I'm sure!  I wish I had available shelf space so I could delve into some of these fabulous 1/32 kits!

Here is where I'll stop for the early morning hours.  I think?  We will see, it's time for some hot cocoa.

 [quote user="Mopar Madness"] Fantastic start.  This one is going to look great I'm sure!  I wish I had available shelf space so I could delve into some of these fabulous 1/32 kits!

It's coming along very nicely. Now that you tried 1/32 pe, how about doing 1/72 or 1/144 pe on a future project?

Looking good so far Toshi.  Your engine painting is very convincing and looks cool.

I am surprised that for a large scale, pricey kit that the machine guns aren't cast very well though.

plasticjunkie

It's coming along very nicely. Now that you tried 1/32 pe, how about doing 1/72 or 1/144 pe on a future project?

 

Toshi

Toshi

Kitty Hawk just came out with a beautiful 1/32 Kingfisher Which I will get As soon as it's in.  I also have the 1/48 old Monogram one and have the resin pit from Lone Star for it too. 

Ernie,

I will be looking for that 1/32 Kingfisher.  I'm building the Revell 1/48 now. I haven't been on this kit for the last 6 weeks while waiting for the Lone Star resin cockpit set to arrive, but it finally arived yesterday YAAAAY.  Actually I started this kit over a year ago but had much trouble receiving the cockpit set.  The first one I ordered " got lost in the mail "  I hafta do everything at least twice lately.

Nice work, Toshi. How are you liking the Tamiya weathering kits? I had to try several different methods with those before I found what works for me. You're kickin' A' again.

BK

Jay Jay

Looking good so far Toshi.  Your engine painting is very convincing and looks cool.

I am surprised that for a large scale, pricey kit that the machine guns aren't cast very well though.

 

Toshi

If you ever do a 190, I have some pics of a replica built with most of the original tooling.  In the Erickson Collection.  Don't know how much use they would be, but will send them when you get there.

Looking good so far, are you giong to leave a panel off so the engine is shown?

To PlasticJunkie,

I know exactly what you're talking about.  I've been searching for a Kingfisher for almost nine months.  I wanted to build that as my first comeback build.  Of course I chose the P-61 instead. 

I had to build the original Monogram as it was out of pure nostalgia or stupidity in my case!  LOL!  I don't know what to expect but thats what makes this hobby so fun and exciting.  LOL!  Sometimes frustrating as well.  Whew!

Toshi

BrandonK

Nice work, Toshi. How are you liking the Tamiya weathering kits? I had to try several different methods with those before I found what works for me. You're kickin' A' again.

BK

 

I saw this seller with a complete set of the Tamiya Weatherine set.  $48.00 free shipping.  Very tempting when one of these retails anywhere from $8.00 to $10.00.  I think there's six sets total?

Toshi

Toshi and Jay

Squadron and Scale Hobbyist will carry it. I'm on their waiting list. Mega Hobby has it in stock but at a higher price.

Here's my next project as far as the discussion.  It comes with PE!  Since when?  WOW!  LOL!

Toshi

Here's my next project as far as the discussion.  It comes with PE!  Since when?  WOW!  LOL!

 

 

I have that kit in the stash and is labeled by Monogram as "Hi tech" cause of the tiny pe set included which is a nice touch. Even though it's an old mold and it has some shape issues it's still the only 1/48 Kingfisher available. I also have a 1/48 Curtiss S03C Seamew from Czech Models that is really nice. 

Here is today's progress.

Mopar Madness

Fantastic start.  This one is going to look great I'm sure!  I wish I had available shelf space so I could delve into some of these fabulous 1/32 kits!

 

Toshi

Nice to see you doing a proper fighter Toshi . Some nice work on the pit there.

As for your next German subject, well, i am biased, but how about a Stuka.

BrandonK

Toshi, that bird has the same markings as my F-4 that I built. I'm pretty sure it's the same pilot. He was one of the hightest scoring aces for Germany until he was captured. Nice work on a cool aircraft. I'll be watching.

BK

 

BK, are you reffering to the markings on the box art or one of the other options.

Bish

Nice to see you doing a proper fighter Toshi . Some nice work on the pit there.

As for your next German subject, well, i am biased, but how about a Stuka.

 

Toshi

Your coming a long way Toshi.  Keep up the good work.  Scott

Toshi

 

Bish

Nice to see you doing a proper fighter Toshi . Some nice work on the pit there.

As for your next German subject, well, i am biased, but how about a Stuka.

 

 

 

 

Thanks Bish.  I was contemplating either the 109 or the Stuka.  The Stuka will be my next German kit to build.  I love that the Stuka has such an unusual bent wing like the Corsair.  Very cool.  Thank you for visiting!

 

Toshi

 

Thats good to hear. Theres quite a few nice 32nd kits to choose from, and you can add me to the watch list before you even start.

To Scott RC,

Thank you sir, and I have a long road ahead, LOL!  Thanks for the visit.

Toshi

To Bish,

I would like to build the Trumpeter 1:32.  But, I need to get an ok from Mrs. Toshi.  What I had in mind was something nostalgic like the Monogram 1:48 Stuka.  I always wanted to make that but as a youngster, my focus was American aircrafts.  That was due to the TV show Baa Baa Blacksheep.  LOL!   

Toshi

I would like to get a couple of the Trump Stuka's, the A and B. But they both suffer from accuracy issues around the engine which has put me off, but one of these days i will just go for it. My 1/32nd Stuka collection feels very incomplete with just a single kit.

goldhammer

If you ever do a 190, I have some pics of a replica built with most of the original tooling.  In the Erickson Collection.  Don't know how much use they would be, but will send them when you get there.

Looking good so far, are you giong to leave a panel off so the engine is shown?

 

I would be honored in that you would send me information regarding the future build of the 190!  Thank you so much for thinking of me goldhammer.

I'm heavily addicted to showing off any detail what so ever.  Just like my visible B-17G, Me 262, and the SBD Dauntless.   To the best of my abilities, I will try my best to display the "Gustav" without the panels to show all engine details.  As always, your guess is correct sir.  Thank you so much for the visit, read, and reply.

Toshi

Bish

I would like to get a couple of the Trump Stuka's, the A and B. But they both suffer from accuracy issues around the engine which has put me off, but one of these days i will just go for it. My 1/32nd Stuka collection feels very incomplete with just a single kit.

 

Toshi

Not much progress today as I am completely engrossed like a caged animal watching the NFL Divisional Playoffs!  LOL!  Here is parts of the wing assembly.

Toshi

Toshi

 

Bish

I would like to get a couple of the Trump Stuka's, the A and B. But they both suffer from accuracy issues around the engine which has put me off, but one of these days i will just go for it. My 1/32nd Stuka collection feels very incomplete with just a single kit.

 

 

 

 

If you do get a trumpeter Stuka, which one would you recommend? I look forward to your reply and answer!

 

Toshi

 

Well, if i do get one, or should i say when, i will get both. Being a Stuka fan, i can never have enough. As i understand it, both kits are very nicely detailed, with just the small accuracy issue if that concerns you. The A and B have a differant apperance so it would boil down to which you liked the look of, the scheme and if you wanted a war time bird.

The A is not a version thats seen much, it has a very 1930's look.

Trump also do an 87G which i believe is very nice as well. I already have the Hasegawa G, so the Trump kit is not on my shopping list. I don't know if that suffers from the same issues as the other kits.

The G is a very late model and i believe that the Trump kit comes with the most popular markings for that type, those of the aircraft flown by Hans Rudel.

Thanks Bish!  That was very insightful.  For just the moment, I like the A.  May I assume it was used at the start of WWII?  If so, I would like to build something of that nature.  Thank you again sir.

Toshi

The A was used during the Spanish civil war and by WW2 had be relegated to training units. I have seen no referance of it being used in combay during the war. The B was first introduce during the Spanish war as well, but of course that carried on into WW2.

This is the 72nd A i built a couple of years back with the pre war scheme that was in use right upto the start of WW2.

If you fancy going bigger, there is the Airfix 1/24th Ju 87B. I got that a while back and its a great looking kit. And Trump are supposed to be releaseing a 24th 87D.

Nice work on the 109.

Bish

The A was used during the Spanish civil war and by WW2 had be relegated to training units. I have seen no referance of it being used in combay during the war. The B was first introduce during the Spanish war as well, but of course that carried on into WW2.

This is the 72nd A i built a couple of years back with the pre war scheme that was in use right upto the start of WW2.

If you fancy going bigger, there is the Airfix 1/24th Ju 87B. I got that a while back and its a great looking kit. And Trump are supposed to be releaseing a 24th 87D.

 

1:24 Wow!  The details on something that large must be a treat to see as well as building it.  

Toshi

tempestjohnny

Toshi. Nice details in the cockpit. Sometimes wish I had room for 32nd scale

 

Toshi

Toshi

 

Bish

The A was used during the Spanish civil war and by WW2 had be relegated to training units. I have seen no referance of it being used in combay during the war. The B was first introduce during the Spanish war as well, but of course that carried on into WW2.

This is the 72nd A i built a couple of years back with the pre war scheme that was in use right upto the start of WW2.

If you fancy going bigger, there is the Airfix 1/24th Ju 87B. I got that a while back and its a great looking kit. And Trump are supposed to be releaseing a 24th 87D.

 

 

 

 

Thanks again for the information, I really appreciate this.  Great forum, greater forum MEMBERS!!!

 

1:24 Wow!  The details on something that large must be a treat to see as well as building it.  

Toshi

 

It certainly looks nice even on the 40 year old Airfix kit. One of the guys built one for the Stuka GB i ran in 2014/15, and when i saw it, i knew i should get one.

But for now, i just look forward to some more progress on your 109 and to seeing what you will come up with next.

Toshi

 

goldhammer

If you ever do a 190, I have some pics of a replica built with most of the original tooling.  In the Erickson Collection.  Don't know how much use they would be, but will send them when you get there.

Looking good so far, are you giong to leave a panel off so the engine is shown?

 

 

 

 

Sorry Goldhammer, I missed your post yesterday.  I'm still not 100%.  Luckily, Mrs. Toshi and my daughter helped me with this threads and others as well then, pointed out that I forgot/missed to reply to you.  My apologies sir!

 

I would be honored in that you would send me information regarding the future build of the 190!  Thank you so much for thinking of me goldhammer.

I'm heavily addicted to showing off any detail what so ever.  Just like my visible B-17G, Me 262, and the SBD Dauntless.   To the best of my abilities, I will try my best to display the "Gustav" without the panels to show all engine details.  As always, your guess is correct sir.  Thank you so much for the visit, read, and reply.

Toshi

 

No worries on replies to my posts on your builds.  Just get well and keep on enjoying the work you do.  When you get to a 190 or anything else I may have pics of (I'll let you know in your thread on that build) just PM an email address and they will be coming your way.  I took around 500 pics of the collection last year in two visits, missed the Buchon (in Idaho for restoration) and the F4U (torn down for maint. and not available).  If you do a search for Erickson Collection you can see what they have on hand.

Bish

 

 

Toshi

 

Bish

The A was used during the Spanish civil war and by WW2 had be relegated to training units. I have seen no referance of it being used in combay during the war. The B was first introduce during the Spanish war as well, but of course that carried on into WW2.

This is the 72nd A i built a couple of years back with the pre war scheme that was in use right upto the start of WW2.

If you fancy going bigger, there is the Airfix 1/24th Ju 87B. I got that a while back and its a great looking kit. And Trump are supposed to be releaseing a 24th 87D.

 

 

 

 

Thanks again for the information, I really appreciate this.  Great forum, greater forum MEMBERS!!!

 

1:24 Wow!  The details on something that large must be a treat to see as well as building it.  

Toshi

 

 

 

 

It certainly looks nice even on the 40 year old Airfix kit. One of the guys built one for the Stuka GB i ran in 2014/15, and when i saw it, i knew i should get one.

But for now, i just look forward to some more progress on your 109 and to seeing what you will come up with next.

 

Toshi

goldhammer

 

 

Toshi

 

goldhammer

If you ever do a 190, I have some pics of a replica built with most of the original tooling.  In the Erickson Collection.  Don't know how much use they would be, but will send them when you get there.

Looking good so far, are you giong to leave a panel off so the engine is shown?

 

 

 

 

Sorry Goldhammer, I missed your post yesterday.  I'm still not 100%.  Luckily, Mrs. Toshi and my daughter helped me with this threads and others as well then, pointed out that I forgot/missed to reply to you.  My apologies sir!

 

I would be honored in that you would send me information regarding the future build of the 190!  Thank you so much for thinking of me goldhammer.

I'm heavily addicted to showing off any detail what so ever.  Just like my visible B-17G, Me 262, and the SBD Dauntless.   To the best of my abilities, I will try my best to display the "Gustav" without the panels to show all engine details.  As always, your guess is correct sir.  Thank you so much for the visit, read, and reply.

Toshi

 

 

 

 

 

No worries on replies to my posts on your builds.  Just get well and keep on enjoying the work you do.  When you get to a 190 or anything else I may have pics of (I'll let you know in your thread on that build) just PM an email address and they will be coming your way.  I took around 500 pics of the collection last year in two visits, missed the Buchon (in Idaho for restoration) and the F4U (torn down for maint. and not available).  If you do a search for Erickson Collection you can see what they have on hand.

 

Toshi

Earlier today, my sister in law and her family came to take us out to Ruby Tuesday for lunch.  They left after our meal and they drove back home to Ashtabula.  It's about 70 plus miles, 1 and a half hour drive.  They live in what's called the snowbelt.  beating the lake effect snow storm was their game plan.

My game plan was to watch the NFL divisional playoff game while I worked on the 109.  The best of two worlds!

Today's progress.  

Niiice! I think you did a superb job on that engine, Toshi. Thats going to add a lot of drama to your kit.

I think you have the angle on those top wing radiator flaps way too high, Toshi. I've never seen them open that far. Actaually I've never seen them in an upward position ever. I usually see them modelled slightly down.

Someone please correct me here as I only know how those function by seeing them modeled in the past and I don't know what limitations in function they actually have. I just know that they look wrong on Toshi's build. Is he representing them correctly??

allan

Niiice! I think you did a superb job on that engine, Toshi. Thats going to add a lot of drama to your kit.

 

 

Toshi

M. Brindos

I think you have the angle on those top wing radiator flaps way too high, Toshi. I've never seen them open that far. Actaually I've never seen them in an upward position ever. I usually see them modelled slightly down.

Someone please correct me here as I only know how those function by seeing them modeled in the past and I don't know what limitations in function they actually have. I just know that they look wrong on Toshi's build. Is he representing them correctly??

 

Thank you for pointing that out.  I really appreciate it when something is off and a forum member can help me correct the error at hand.  Thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi

To tempestJohnny,

For historical purposes, Manning vs Brady with a Patriots win.  For actual real world possibilities, my daughters boyfriend says, (He's very savvy when it comes to NFL W/L) which makes for a convincing theory is a Arizona Cardinals vs New England Patriots.  With a Cardinals win.  So theorizes my daughters boyfriend.  I don't think Carson Palmer can play up against one of the most greatest QB's in NFL History, "Tom Brady".  

I Personally would like to just see the Panthers take home the Lombardi Trophy.  Cam Newton is playing at such a relaxed and high level.  He looks like he's just having a fun like persona as Favre used to do.  Plus the offense and defense of the Carolina Panthers are just complimenting each other.

I know, this is not a good answer.  I just happen to be one of those NFL fans that does not have a favorite team.  I like all 32 teams as each team has their star players.  

Toshi 

Nice work on the 109, Toshi. Your doing a great job.

On the Kingfisher, keep in mind that is a very old mold, I have it, and you are going to be challanged quite a bit on it. Mine is so bad I bought a newer version just to have enough plastic to make one kit. I'll be watching that one.

BK

BrandonK

Nice work on the 109, Toshi. Your doing a great job.

On the Kingfisher, keep in mind that is a very old mold, I have it, and you are going to be challanged quite a bit on it. Mine is so bad I bought a newer version just to have enough plastic to make one kit. I'll be watching that one.

BK

 

Toshi

Great work Toshi, i have the BF-109F4 variant of this kit. I Hopw I can make it look almost as good as yours.

Some good advice on those radiator flaps. the position does vary from almost closed to the top one being level and on some occasions slightly raised. making some good progress Toshi.

B_one fixer

Great work Toshi, i have the BF-109F4 variant of this kit. I Hopw I can make it look almost as good as yours.

 

Toshi

Bish

Some good advice on those radiator flaps. the position does vary from almost closed to the top one being level and on some occasions slightly raised. making some good progress Toshi.

 

Toshi

infofrog

Your workbench looks nice what i can see . Looks like your a well organized person Rick

 

Prior to this, my work bench was in the living room.  The dining table as well as the kitchen counter was where I assembled models.  That was fine even with Mrs. Toshi.  She's my number one supporter as well as my daughter.  

The table, Metro racks, and den was given to me as a Christmas present from Mrs. Toshi.  Here are the photos.

Toshi

The 109 is in it's seam sanding stage.  I'm waiting on a Eduard canopy mask and a Tamiya spruce cutter, It should arrive today.

The new rack was given to me by my sister in law.

Lots of room for more completed models, plus with my donating my models has made space possible.

My other hobby, football cards.  I also used to collect stamps and coins of which has drastically slowed down over the years.

Dude, I love the display rack. Awesome stuff. 

BK

Thanks BrandonK and infofrog.  I'm glad you both like it.  It took me 2 months to purchase and scrounge around for the building tools.  That was 10 months ago when I started to build my very first model.

Toshi

Now imagine a stack of unbuilt kits lined up against a full wall.  And more kits stashed in some other places around the house.  And now you have a picture of what decades old modelers' houses look like. lol.  I dont even know why Im laughing. 

M. Brindos

I think you have the angle on those top wing radiator flaps way too high, Toshi. I've never seen them open that far. Actaually I've never seen them in an upward position ever. I usually see them modelled slightly down.

Someone please correct me here as I only know how those function by seeing them modeled in the past and I don't know what limitations in function they actually have. I just know that they look wrong on Toshi's build. Is he representing them correctly??

 

Good eye Brindos!  You would be correct about the top flap.  

The top flap is deflected downward with the bottom portion of the flap defected a bit further downward.   There will be a gap between the upper & lower portions   

Toshi, keep on building my good man.     This is coming along nicely!

Dave

allan

Now imagine a stack of unbuilt kits lined up against a full wall.  And more kits stashed in some other places around the house.  And now you have a picture of what decades old modelers' houses look like. lol.  I dont even know why Im laughing. 

 

Toshi

Toshi

Thanks BrandonK and infofrog.  I'm glad you both like it.  It took me 2 months to purchase and scrounge around for the building tools.  That was 10 months ago when I started to build my very first model.

Toshi

 

Hi Toshi, nice digs!

Many of us cannot stress the importance in buying good quality tools and brushes.  I have been building for almost 40 years and pretty much all the tools, and many of the brushes I use, are what I got in my first year of building.  Funny, I also still have paint that is good thats over 40 years old.  Keeping everything dry, constant temperature, and organized is the way to go.  You look to have many enjoyable years ahead of you in this hobby Toshi.

I too like the shelf, is that an entertainment center?  Scott

hughes2682

 

 

M. Brindos

I think you have the angle on those top wing radiator flaps way too high, Toshi. I've never seen them open that far. Actaually I've never seen them in an upward position ever. I usually see them modelled slightly down.

Someone please correct me here as I only know how those function by seeing them modeled in the past and I don't know what limitations in function they actually have. I just know that they look wrong on Toshi's build. Is he representing them correctly??

 

 

 

 

Good eye Brindos!  You would be correct about the top flap.  

The top flap is deflected downward with the bottom portion of the flap defected a bit further downward.   There will be a gap between the upper & lower portions   

Toshi, keep on building my good man.     This is coming along nicely!

Dave

 

I will, and thank you, also thank you for the read and reply!

Toshi

scottrc

 

 

Toshi

Thanks BrandonK and infofrog.  I'm glad you both like it.  It took me 2 months to purchase and scrounge around for the building tools.  That was 10 months ago when I started to build my very first model.

Toshi

 

 

 

 

Hi Toshi, nice digs!

Many of us cannot stress the importance in buying good quality tools and brushes.  I have been building for almost 40 years and pretty much all the tools, and many of the brushes I use, are what I got in my first year of building.  Funny, I also still have paint that is good thats over 40 years old.  Keeping everything dry, constant temperature, and organized is the way to go.  You look to have many enjoyable years ahead of you in this hobby Toshi.

I too like the shelf, is that an entertainment center?  Scott

 

Upon my first kit I could only afford inexpensive tools.  But I treated them as if it were gold.  You sir are so correct, my motto in life is take care of your tools of trade and they will take care of you.  

Yes, it is.  I even remember the day my nephew purchased the entertainment shelf some twenty years ago and it's still in good condition.  With flat screen TVs the entertainment center became obsolete for my nephew.  Now it's a really nice display stand for my model kits.  

ScottRC, thank you so much for your continued support, I so enjoy your visits and our conversations.  You don't know how much it means to me.

Toshi

To my fellow forum members,

Here's what happened to the drama of the 109.  I dropped the 109 three times, broke the engine off in two, warped the front cowling, cockpit is loose and moving around, oil cooler flaps won't go on correctly hence a huge amount of putty was used, and the landing gear's shattered.  I was at the cusp of AB the whole 109 and very excited!  

Here's what I've achieved so far.  I finally got to see what a beauty a 109 is and hence it's popularity, I have that much more experience gathered in my repetoir, and I had such a fun time building the 109.  It has so many different features from other WWII aircraft, it's just mind boggling to me and finally it just looked so cool!

I was going to throw it away.  But I still can save it and learn how to AB a German aircraft.  I've never did the whole mottle thing and there's so many paint color variations that I can learn from this kit, it makes it worth the time and money.  

So that's it for this thread.  This is my first busted model beyond repair, yet I feel ok about it.  One can only learn from experience!  The best part about this?  In six months or more, I can purchase another exact kit and build another 109 better than this one.  

Toshi

Hey Toshi, sorry to hear about the crash.  I was looking forward to this build as I have the same kit in my stash.  You were off to a great start on this one.

Mike

Buckeye

Hey Toshi, sorry to hear about the crash.  I was looking forward to this build as I have the same kit in my stash.  You were off to a great start on this one.

Mike

 

With all this excitement LOL, I've yet to stop any build thus far.  So I will forge ahead and finish this model no matter what!  Please continue to follow along, I will do my best to complete this wonderful, detailed kit.  Thank you so much for your support.  This makes me want to finish this project!

Toshi

Toshi

I'm glad to read that you'll carry on with the 109, even with some damage it's a perfect object to play around with,  to get a handle on some German camo schemes. Baby girl Daughter is quite right, finish it and hang it up, you'll be the only observer to know the poor thing got hurt.

Press on, I'm looking forward to seeing how you manage this "hangar rash."

Patrick  

That hurts! But very glad to hear you're continuing the project. 

I know the feeling... when the roll of tape fell on my D.XXI I almost couldn't bear to assess the damage. In the end it set me back a week's worth (at 1.5 hours per night at most) of filling and sanding, but in the end it will be no worse for wear. Every build is a learning build... get after it!

patrick206

Toshi

I'm glad to read that you'll carry on with the 109, even with some damage it's a perfect object to play around with,  to get a handle on some German camo schemes. Baby girl Daughter is quite right, finish it and hang it up, you'll be the only observer to know the poor thing got hurt.

Press on, I'm looking forward to seeing how you manage this "hangar rash."

Patrick  

 

Toshi

suomi39

That hurts! But very glad to hear you're continuing the project. 

I know the feeling... when the roll of tape fell on my D.XXI I almost couldn't bear to assess the damage. In the end it set me back a week's worth (at 1.5 hours per night at most) of filling and sanding, but in the end it will be no worse for wear. Every build is a learning build... get after it!

 

Toshi

Toshi

Press on, Toshi.

BrandonK

Press on, Toshi.

 

 

Toshi

Toshi, if you don't drop, snag, spill, step on, or have chewed on a model thats a work in process, then your not enjoying the full experience of scale modeling.

EVERY one of my builds ends up a partial rebuild because of my butter fingers.  I'm captain Klutz of the modeling world.  And whats funny, I build sailing ships, which is why it takes me three years to complete the rigging.  There is nothing like the feeling of spending 30 hours setting all the rigging on a mast and then catching a spar with a shirt sleave and ripping it all into a tangled ball of thread and plastic.  The most common experience I have is knocking a fully rigged bowsprit off a sailing ship with either an arm or when moving it.  I'll try to post a picture sometime of my CSS Alabama with the top main mast sheard off when I was taking it out of the case.  Oh what fun!

The first feeling is to throw the model in the trash and walk away, never to see it again.  The best thing is to do the latter and just walk away from the project for a little while.  Let the dust settle a bit, then go back and start fixing the damage.  Its all part of the hobby.  

Keep up the good work Toshi! Scott

Good for you, I'll be following along.

Mike

Oh Nooo Mr. Toshi  , I feel your pain Buddy, been there, done that...Semper Fi, Carry on, you'll fix it good as new I'm sure.

scottrc

Toshi, if you don't drop, snag, spill, step on, or have chewed on a model thats a work in process, then your not enjoying the full experience of scale modeling.

EVERY one of my builds ends up a partial rebuild because of my butter fingers.  I'm captain Klutz of the modeling world.  And whats funny, I build sailing ships, which is why it takes me three years to complete the rigging.  There is nothing like the feeling of spending 30 hours setting all the rigging on a mast and then catching a spar with a shirt sleave and ripping it all into a tangled ball of thread and plastic.  The most common experience I have is knocking a fully rigged bowsprit off a sailing ship with either an arm or when moving it.  I'll try to post a picture sometime of my CSS Alabama with the top main mast sheard off when I was taking it out of the case.  Oh what fun!

The first feeling is to throw the model in the trash and walk away, never to see it again.  The best thing is to do the latter and just walk away from the project for a little while.  Let the dust settle a bit, then go back and start fixing the damage.  Its all part of the hobby.  

Keep up the good work Toshi! Scott

 

Toshi

Buckeye

Good for you, I'll be following along.

 

Mike

 

 

Toshi

Jay Jay

Oh Nooo Mr. Toshi  , I feel your pain Buddy, been there, done that...Semper Fi, Carry on, you'll fix it good as new I'm sure.

 

Toshi

scottrc

Toshi, if you don't drop, snag, spill, step on, or have chewed on a model thats a work in process, then your not enjoying the full experience of scale modeling.

I was about to say the same thing, Toshi. Its part of the whole deal?

You know what can be worse?  Dropping a fully completed kit. Ive had an FA-18 drop to the floor after someone bumped me during contest egress in the late 90s.  And I was lucky enough to have won an award for that kit.  A month later I gathered up the courage to rebuild it.  It wasnt perfect anymore but I got Humpty back together again.

So just keep going my friend!

lawdog114

Sorry Toshi. That was looking sweet. It happens to all of us. You could use the air frame to practice mottling. .

 

Still there's much more work to do, but this is how far I got!

Toshi

Perfect Toshi, that will look sweet hanging down from the ceiling or on a stand.

scottrc

Perfect Toshi, that will look sweet hanging down from the ceiling or on a stand.

 

Toshi

This is looking really good, Toshi! I applaud your decision to proceed. I nearly trashed my Tamiya P-51 after screwing up the paint job a few times in a row. I suspect that your experience was more heart-breaking though, lol!

Very convincing work. I particularly like the pit and engine work. Forge on!

TF

Sorry to hear about the nose dive Toshi. Now, if it had been a Stuka, it would have pulled out of that

Glad to see your not ditching it and are going to finish this build.

Its looking like a good save to me, Toshi!  Nice!

Toshi

Mighty nice recovery, it's looking like a 109 that did hard work and keeps on trucking. Good work, buddy, how about a photo when you get it hung up?

No matter the hard landing, you can't keep Toshi down.

Patrick 

Toshi, So very,very sorry to hear this! Your attitude is admirable and a positive one regarding the aftermath. I too have put aside defunct projects and used them for paint practice. I have a box called "Paint Mules" where all discarded models get a second lease on life. Happy to see you're continuing on with it and it's looking nice so far.

Gentleman, thank you so much for the support and the words of encouragement to continue to move forward.  As you can see, I have heeded your advice and you can see some of the progress here.

I went really heavy with the weathering, it was due to several cracks that needed to be sanded and CA.  But at least it looks exceptable compared to what it looked like last week.  Once again, thank you gentleman.

Toshi

It looks great, Toshi. Nicely done.

BK

BrandonK

It looks great, Toshi. Nicely done.

BK

 

Toshi

First, NICE RECOVERY!

Mistakes are part of this hobby and correcting them is an important skill to have in your arsenal. If you don't make mistakes, you're not trying hard enough! LMAO!

Not a bad mottling job, Toshi. If you think that was challenging, you haven't tried to brush paint that scheme yet lol. That's a challenge!

Again, nice recovery, my friend. Stuff a little cotton "Smoke" in the cracks and have a Mustang on it's tail.  ;)  You got this licked.  :D

Glad to see you pulled her out before auguring in! 

Just remember:  Mistakes are what make us better modellers!

Gary

Thank you M.Brindos and GAF.  Your words of encouragement are very inspiring.  I have learned a lot from this build and will carry this experience on to the many up and coming builds.  Thank you for the read and replies!

Toshi

  WOW After a fix like this you're well on your way to becoming a master modeler,and very soon. my hat's off to ya my friend.

Jay Jay

  WOW After a fix like this you're well on your way to becoming a master modeler,and very soon. my hat's off to ya my friend.

 

Toshi

To my fellow forum members,

After building and dropping the BF 109, I decided that it was a good time to step away and build a Monogram 1:48 OS2U Kingfisher.  I also decided to order a BF 109 Eduard canopy mask.  That gave me some time before returning to the 109 build.

As you can see below, my mask arrived today.  The first photo is of the mask, the second photo is of a dry fit of the canopy, and the third and final photo is the drop tank.  

Depending how the weather looks like tomorrow, I'll see if I can hang the 109 up in the back patio and take a few shots that will hopefully depict it as a inflight model.  Thank you forum members for your support in my projects.

Toshi

The mask arrived today and worked out just fine.

Here's a dry fit of the canopy.  I still have to button up somethings but after what happened (Dropping it several times) I'm pleased by how it came out and survived to this point.

This Trumpeter kit is very well detailed and made.  Even the drop tank gets several PE enhancements.

To my fellow forum members,

I am having issues with my Photobucket page.  It seems to not want to post (Upload) my photos today.  I have these links below that will direct you to Flickr.  This will allow you to view my completed BF 109.  Thank you in advance.

Toshi

https://www.flickr.com/gp/139773315@N03/3B78v7

https://www.flickr.com/gp/139773315@N03/37P15A

https://www.flickr.com/gp/139773315@N03/rrD50x

https://www.flickr.com/gp/139773315@N03/2a68Z8

That looks great, Toshi. I had to use that zoom feature to see the strings lol.

This is a very, very good recovery. Are YOU happy with it? :) Becasue I would be if I were you, buddy.

Well done, well re-done!  :D

Edit; Photbucket is back up and running.

M. Brindos

That looks great, Toshi. I had to use that zoom feature to see the strings lol.

This is a very, very good recovery. Are YOU happy with it? :) Becasue I would be if I were you, buddy.

Well done, well re-done!  :D

 

Edit; Photbucket is back up and running.

 

I'm very happy with how this kit turned out.  At first, I couldn't believe what I did but then, after my fumble and recovery, it looks great.  My daughter couldn't believe how it came out, she likes it very much as well.

Thank you M.Brindos, members like you and other forum members always encourages and support my projects.

toshi

Toshi,

The 109 looks outstanding! I really like the background, great eye!

hogfanfs

Toshi,

The 109 looks outstanding! I really like the background, great eye!

 

 

Toshi

Toshi,

Wonderful job on your build!!! and the photos you took of it are perfect. I have really enjoyed viewing your builds.

Hunter

Toshi,

Wonderful job on your build!!! and the photos you took of it are perfect. I have really enjoyed viewing your builds.

 

Toshi

That turned out really nice. Good to see one in flight. Nice photos taken on the Eastern front. Excellent save.

BK

BrandonK

That turned out really nice. Good to see one in flight. Nice photos taken on the Eastern front. Excellent save.

BK

 

Toshi

Great to see this done Toshi, well done for sticking with it. Really nice job.

Just be sure to switch on the Auto pull out on the Stuka, just in case

Very nicely done, Friend Toshi, I'm glad you stayed the course and found a suitable place to display it. It looks quite nice with the gear tucked up and "flying," looks right at home.

Thanks for the post, just a really well done recovery, it looks great. Looking forward to the Stuka.

Patrick

Bish

Great to see this done Toshi, well done for sticking with it. Really nice job.

 

Just be sure to switch on the Auto pull out on the Stuka, just in case

 

Toshi

patrick206

Very nicely done, Friend Toshi, I'm glad you stayed the course and found a suitable place to display it. It looks quite nice with the gear tucked up and "flying," looks right at home.

Thanks for the post, just a really well done recovery, it looks great. Looking forward to the Stuka.

Patrick

 

Toshi

Had not checked in on this build since before the wreck.......like everyone else, darn nice recovery, and it looks just dandy in flight.  Your daughter needs a big hug and kiss for getting you to reconsider and do the repairs and finish it up.  Nicely done, sir.

BTW, with your build rate, you will never have a "stash" of kits on the shelf.  You would have to have Bill Gates type of $$$$$ to do that!!

lawdog114

Nice Gustav Toshi.

 

Toshi

And she still came out really pretty even after the accident! Excellent work Toshi!

allan

And she still came out really pretty even after the accident! Excellent work Toshi!

 

Toshi

This one came out great!  Your skills have really improved from your first build here.  I don't think I've ever seen anyone progress as quickly as  you have. 

Mike

Buckeye

This one came out great!  Your skills have really improved from your first build here.  I don't think I've ever seen anyone progress as quickly as  you have. 

Mike

 

Toshi

Buckeye

This one came out great!  Your skills have really improved from your first build here.  I don't think I've ever seen anyone progress as quickly as  you have. 

Mike

 

Toshi