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1/48 Eduard Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 (JG 50 Grislawski)

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  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Friday, October 14, 2016 9:49 PM

Wow! That is phenominal. Bow Down

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Friday, October 14, 2016 3:53 PM

Thanks guys...nice to have all of you along.  

 

Greatmaker

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  • From: Eleva, Wisconsin
Posted by Greatmaker on Friday, October 14, 2016 1:42 PM

Running out of superlatives Joe. All I can say is "Striker, listen, and you listen close: flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle, just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes.•

 

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    September 2011
  • From: Milaca, Minnesota
Posted by falconmod on Friday, October 14, 2016 1:15 PM

Impressive,  love the looks of that engine.  Looks like you miniaturized a real one!

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    September 2016
  • From: L.A. (Lower Alabama)
Posted by SaltydogII on Friday, October 14, 2016 11:02 AM

Looking good lawdog.

Chris

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    April 2016
  • From: Parsons Kansas
Posted by Hodakamax on Friday, October 14, 2016 10:54 AM

Outstanding start I must say. I'm always intrigued by your "commitment'', I guess is the word, to modeling and detail. You set a good example to me and others I'm sure. I'm looking forward to seeing this one in progress!

Max

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    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Friday, October 14, 2016 10:41 AM

Oh yeah. Just what the doctor ordered **.

Looking good and I'm sure glad you're sharing this one in a WIP, Joe. That Brassin engine is awesome. I've yet to tackle one myself.

**I say that because as I am in the midst of enjoying my first Tamiya project in 40+ yrs and am enjoying the heck out of zero fit issues, no filling, no aftermarket parts at all, etc.....

.....day before yesterday I got the Eduard urge and ordered a Spit and Big Ed'ed and Brassin'ed it all up. So timing of finding your thread here is great! Wink

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, October 14, 2016 9:15 AM

I love seeing these kits with all the bits opened up and detailed out. It really takes alot of extra work. Super nice, Joe. LOVE IT!!

BK

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    January 2009
  • From: hamburg michigan
Posted by fermis on Friday, October 14, 2016 7:03 AM

Yes Sir!!!

I know doing the work is not a whole lotta fun...but in the end, when you have all that to look at...totally worth it!

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    September 2014
Posted by rooster513 on Friday, October 14, 2016 6:54 AM

Oh man Joe, when you finish fuselage with your usually quality this one is gonna be niiicceee! I've been wanting to do the same surgery with one of their Spitfires but worried I'll mess it up. Really looking forward to seeing the rest come together!

-Andy

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    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Friday, October 14, 2016 5:47 AM
Wow!!!

 

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    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Friday, October 14, 2016 4:01 AM

What a fantastic start so far.  I'm extreme excited over the rest of your WIP!  I'll be intensely following!

Toshi

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    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
1/48 Eduard Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 (JG 50 Grislawski)
Posted by lawdog114 on Friday, October 14, 2016 2:49 AM

This is my most ambitious endeavor yet.  Last year it was my first 1/32 subject, now I'm pushing my personal modeling boundaries even further.....surgery!  Here I tackle the Eduard Bf 109 G-6 which will get the Brassin engine upgrade straped on to the front.  The G-6 kit is the original release for 2014 that caused an uproar with 109 fanatics regarding it's inaccuracies. This doesn't bother me and I will try to fix the minor stuff.  This ought to be fun.....please join me.

I started with that DB 605, figuring I'd get the worst part done and out of the way.  It's a mix of resin and PE.  For the resin, I broke out my trusty Dremel and 3 hours later I got here.  As you can see the detail is breathtaking and I couldn't wait to start painting.

You are instructed to paint most of it black, which is a bummer since all that awesome detail will be hard to see.  I was generous with the drybrushing to make it pop out.  I used fuse wire to run the plumbing per Eduard's instruction, as they do not supply the needed wires.  3 more hours, a Detailer wash and then dull coat brought me about here.  I'm fairly happy with the results.  Not unlike NyQul, the box should come with a disclaimer that says "Warning..don't make any Censored plans!"

Next was the cockpit which was fairly nice right out of the box.  Not Tamiya P-47 nice, but decent nonetheless, especially with the included PE added.  I used the seatbelts, rudders, and IP.  The clear fuel line was a nice touch.  You tape off the clear part and paint it....looks great! 

I then followed the instructions and hacked up the front cowl with my Dremel.  I roughed it out with the Dremel then finished with a #11 exacto.  Boy I was nervous. Moment of truth.  In my best Ace Ventura voice......."like a glove".

I hope the worst is over.  

 

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

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