2015 Messerschmitt Bf 109 Group Build

Ok, I kinda thought that was the case.  Although I didn't think of the German connection.  I was thinking it was political correctness.  Now I need to find some 1/48 swastikas for the tail. I did find a good book at a local used book store. Its Messerschmitt bf109 at war by armband Von ishoven. Lots of nice pics and good info.

Jubya, Sprue Brothers has a sheet of 1/48 swastika decals for $11. I bought one but haven't used it yet. They look great, though.

Link

.......still haven't decided!

Well chaps, with Christmas bonus in hand, I settled on the Zvezda 1/48 Bf 109F-4 kit.

The Zvezda just edged out the Eduard kit by the slimmest of margins, mainly due to the fact that Squadron was sold out of every single Eduard Bf109 kit. *Looks around accusingly*

Still planning to do a trop though. I like the one on the bottom:

Ohh, nice kit and decals Raven.

jubya70

Ok, I kinda thought that was the case.  Although I didn't think of the German connection.  I was thinking it was political correctness.  Now I need to find some 1/48 swastikas for the tail. I did find a good book at a local used book store. Its Messerschmitt bf109 at war by armband Von ishoven. Lots of nice pics and good info.

I'm with Nathan on those decals Steve! Totally cool!

blkhwkmatt

SchattenSpartan,

I don't see my name on the listing.  You can reference a post a few pages back for the kits that I will be building.  

Thanks,

<Matt

19 pages and it hasn't started yet, lol. Count me in with this kit that someone nameless here so generously sent me.

Well well well! If it aint good ol' Lee. Welcome aboard bud! We'll get you on the roster. Say..........that's a nice kit!

Yes, it is. I just wish I could remember who gave it to me....

Morning all... Please allow me just a small space here, I'm little bummed this morning, Many of you who have known me for awhile and those of us that have Emailed outside the Forums share other then modeling info, and most know of personal little things that just make you all friends. Well this morning I lost one of my closest companions and a loving friend of 18yrs10mo. We knew it was coming and tried to prepare, but its still not easy. This is a picture of her just before the brief illness that took her from us. Thanks again guys.

R.I.P Tootles

Doug 

My deepest sympathies ,,, losing a member of the family is never easy...

Brent

I know that feeling all too well Doug. Sorry to hear about that man.

Doug, I am sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you are feeling.

Rigidrider, I'm very sorry for your loss.

You have my family's sympathies for the loss of your family member.  I have been there and I know that it is not easy.  But try to take comfort in knowing that the pain is over and your loved one has crossed over the rainbow bridge.

Sorry, Doug.

Darn it, Doug. Sorry to hear about your loss, my friend.

Sorry Doug.

Thank you guys each and every one, and thank you for allowing my bit of grief to be posted here. Like Brent said They have a way of becoming more family then pet, and Joe, I know what you went through with your doggies. MC, Greg Tom Bruce, Moose..., Thank you all so very much!

Doug, very sorry to hear about your loss.  It sucks, but she's in a better place.

Steve

Thanks Steve, and I whole heartedly agree.

Doug

Sorry to hear that bad news Doug.

Ok, folks. There is lots discussion on kits here that we will be building. What about paints and other stuff you will be using? What is your favorite RLM paint? What was your experience when using them? This may be more befitting for the paint forum, however very pertinent to this GB...

My last 109 was painted with MM enamels, mixed with testors enamel thinner. I found the colors very accurate and I like the sheen. However, for mottling especially, they are very exacting and time consuming with thinner ratio. More so than with acrylics I have used. Nonetheless, I will be using them again, for at least one build. From there, I plan on trying Mr. Color, mixed with Mr. Color leveling thinner.

For Tamiya folks, I found this mix recommendation:

RLM 02:- XF22:1 + XF49:1

RLM 65:- XF23:1 + XF2:1

RLM 70: XF27

RLM 71:- XF62:1 + XF49:1

RLM 74:- XF24:3 + XF27:2

RLM 75:- XF24:5 + XF50:1

RLM 76:- XF2:7 + XF23:1 + XF66:2

RLM 79:- XF59:3 + XF64:1

RLM 80:- XF58

RLM 81:- XF51:1 + XF64:2

RLM 82:- XF5 or XF5:1 + XF2:1 or XF5:1 +XF3:1 (Bright Green)

RLM 83:- XF61 or XF24:1 + XF51:1 (Dark Green)

I only use Xtracolour for aircraft. But there are a couple of colours I have problems with Their RLM 81 is now a green colour rather than the brown violet it used to be. And they don't do RLM 71. Fortunately none of that matters for this build.

Hi Tom,

That is always my # 1 headache.

I guess that 50% of my "waiting to be built" stash is sitting there since I can not decide on the mix...

But I am getting braver with age and less accurate eyesight, I feel that I can get away with it now :)

I am also using mainly Tamiya and usually rely on this chart: adding a few drops of X-22 Clear.

www.ipmsstockholm.org/.../stuff_eng_colorcharts_germany.htm

This page is hosted by IPMS Stockholm and courtesy of Urban Fredriksson and the editor Martin Waligorski.

Very Best Regards

Johan

While we are on the subject of paint, what do people think of Vallejo Model Air paints?  I have the 16 bottle set of RLM colors I plan using for my 109.  I've used the clear matte finish on another model and I really like the way it went on and the flat finish it provided.  Are the RLM VMA colors accurate?  Thanks.

Craig

Craig- I don't use Vallejo but I've read some of their Normal primary colors are actually better matches than their specific RLM made colors. Example being their generic dark green is a better match than their own RLM 70 or 71. Our gracious host uses these paints so he can set the record straight I'm sure..

Our gracious host................ha ha ha! Thanks for the vote of confidence Nathan. I haven't had much trouble out of the specific colors but then again I've had the same bottles now for 3 years. Maybe a different batch or ingredient change along the way?