AMG 1/72nd Bf 109B-1 Completed page 3

Like many others, hadn't heard of AMG.

Thanks for sharing this WIP. Always fun to watch your works in process. A plus to get an almost live review of a new manufacturer too.

Cheers guys. Bruce, your welcome. I know what its like to see a kit being built that i have or am interested in, especially when its some we don't often see.

Greg

Like many others, hadn't heard of AMG.

Thanks for sharing this WIP. Always fun to watch your works in process. A plus to get an almost live review of a new manufacturer too.

 

Cheers Greg. They have a small selection but hopefully we will see more from them.

Nice save on the radiator. Kind of strange not seeing the radiators under the wings. I really like the look of these early versions, particularly the ones that have a shark mouth. 

Thanks Chad. It was the only bit thats was a problem. Everything else was spot on.

I know its been a while, working on 2 at a time has slowed things down. But finally able to get some paint on. I like the look of the 109 in this scheme, makes a change to the motteling or the blue high up the sides.

As you can see on the first pic above, the vinyl mask came away where the edge was on a curve in the canopy, just like the Montex masks. I am woundering if Eduard 109E masks would work on this, might have to try that. So i did need to clean up the canopy a bit with a polishing stick.

Then the decals went on, these went down very nice and i was pleased with the tail band, the red and white has gone down well over the dark paint.

It then got some exhaust streaks and a very light flory wash and a matt coat.

Really pleased with this kit. Ashide from the radiator cover and the masks, its been a joy to build. Will deffinetly be getting more, a Condor Legion C for starters.

Just a few final touches, landing lights, antenna cable etc and then i can add it to the base and sort out some figures.

Thanks TJ.

She sure looks the business!  I like the red-banded swastika on the rear tail plane. 

Thanks Chad. The tail was one of the things that drew to this kit as my first early 109.

Nice. I love how you managed to get the camo colors to almost blur together. It looks just like the old black and white pics where its hard to see the multi-tone camo. Very realistic look. Love it!! Well done.

BK

Thanks BK. I do find that quite a bit with Xtracolors 70/71.

Another brilliant build Bish!  I'm still amazed with what you do with 1/72 kits!  An inspiration to say the least!

Thanks mate. Having good kits does help a lot.

Beautiful work of her Bish. I agree with you where the red band on the tail would have drawn me to. Looks amazing.

Thanks Jeff. I have been wanting to do a German aircrfat with this type of tail marking for ages. Next up i think i'll look for an early Do 17.

Good lookin' 109 Martin. You do some great work on this little 72nd scale jobs.

Cheers Joe.

Bish

Thanks Jeff. I have been wanting to do a German aircrfat with this type of tail marking for ages. Next up i think i'll look for an early Do 17.

 

The Drifter

 

 

Bish

Thanks Jeff. I have been wanting to do a German aircrfat with this type of tail marking for ages. Next up i think i'll look for an early Do 17.

 

 

 

 

A very nice selection for your next German build. It was designed in the early 1930's, and I believe it was one of three of the main Luftwaffe bombers. A great aircraft.

 

 

It was indeed, at least early in the war. Production ended in mid 1940 as it was being replaced by the Ju 88 and its role as a bomber was coming to an end in 1941. 

I already have an RS P model but they also do an E with the tail marking i want.

Bish

I believe they do all 4, A, B, C and D in 48th as well as 72nd.

I missed this...I will definitely have to be on the look out for those in 1/48. I've gone back and really studied your photos and I must say that the 109 is a great looking kit from AMG.

Bish

It was indeed, at least early in the war. Production ended in mid 1940 as it was being replaced by the Ju 88 and its role as a bomber was coming to an end in 1941.  I already have an RS P model but they also do an E with the tail marking i want.

You are correct. After I read your post about the Do-17 I had to brake out the old aircraft history book and read up on it. The Ju 88 is a impressive aircraft also.

I know the RS P....what tail markings are you speaking of? I would like to look it up and take a peek at it.

I know I have said it to you about 20 times now LOL, but that red tail and paint scheme really make the build pop. I love that red tail. Great job Bish!

The Drifter

 

 

Bish

It was indeed, at least early in the war. Production ended in mid 1940 as it was being replaced by the Ju 88 and its role as a bomber was coming to an end in 1941.  I already have an RS P model but they also do an E with the tail marking i want.

 

 

You are correct. After I read your post about the Do-17 I had to brake out the old aircraft history book and read up on it. The Ju 88 is a impressive aircraft also.

I know the RS P....what tail markings are you speaking of? I would like to look it up and take a peek at it.

 

This is the kit i want to get, has the same type of tail marking as the 109, with the National Socialist flag on it.

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RSMI92235

Bish

 

 

The Drifter

 

 

Bish

It was indeed, at least early in the war. Production ended in mid 1940 as it was being replaced by the Ju 88 and its role as a bomber was coming to an end in 1941.  I already have an RS P model but they also do an E with the tail marking i want.

 

 

You are correct. After I read your post about the Do-17 I had to brake out the old aircraft history book and read up on it. The Ju 88 is a impressive aircraft also.

I know the RS P....what tail markings are you speaking of? I would like to look it up and take a peek at it.

 

 

 

 

This is the kit i want to get, has the same type of tail marking as the 109, with the National Socialist flag on it.

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RSMI92235

 

The E and F were both produced from 1937 and used in Spain. The Z was already in use by the time of the Polish campaign, and i think was the main 17 is use during the BoB. The P was still is use as a recon aircraft, but i think the older bomber versions were being withdrawn.

The P i have i am doing in markings for the Polish campaign, i'd also like to get their F for a Condor Legion aircraft.

I am surprised RS have not done a 17Z yet, but then most of their kits do seem to be more obscure subjects.

Just catching up with this build, up to your usual excellent standards Sir!

Cheers buddy, good to see you.

Thanks ,it has been a while has'nt it,juggling too many projects  . Getting back to some plastic bashing and catching up tho, looking forward to seeing more of the great builds here.

And looking forward to seeing some of yours.