2015 Messerschmitt Bf 109 Group Build

And another amazing build from you! Some great work all around!

That's a beauty, Jay. Really like your camo/mottling/exterior. Great work.

The Hungarian markings were a mystery to me too, 'til Nathan straightened me out.

Right, Hungarian, thanks Nathan.

Trumpeter Bf109G-6 (Early) please :)

All the best for 2015 Guys and Dolls :)

Zack

I like the idea of yellow 12 better. Black and white pics are just a brain teaser.

I would say its easy to eliminate red as being a possibility. 

Dang Jay! That's a good looking build man! Is that the 24th scale or 32nd scale kit from Trumpeter? I used the stock "legs" on my 24th scale Trumpeter kit and almost wished I would have went with  a metal set. It's still holding up well but there's alot of weight on those plastic OOB legs.

And I see Zack's in with a 1/24th scale Trumpeter G-6 build. Another big build joins the ranks! Cool! 

Thanks, Joe. It's the 1/32 kit that came out earlier this year. From what I've heard, they are going to do a K-4 as well. That would sort of complete the line for them, although their F is really much closer to a G-2.

Jay

Thats gonna be cool with the K-4 in the line up! 

Jay: A K-4 sure would be interesting. What do you think of the Trumpeter kits compared to Hasegawa's big 109s?

Nathan: Some nice photos! Do you happen to have anything on Wilcke's G-2? I was only able to find one photo of it so far...

Zack: Sounds good. What scale is it?

Ok guys, the mug designs are all done now!

All of you should recieve a PM with your personal design either today or tomorrow (depends on how much time I got today)

BTW, we already have 36 participants and 44 builds in the line up, so this one's definitely going to be a blast!

SchattenSpartan

Jay: A K-4 sure would be interesting. What do you think of the Trumpeter kits compared to Hasegawa's big 109s?

I have built two Trumpy 109's. The G-10 above, and an E-4. Since I am a riveter, the Trumpy kits save me a lot of time over the other manufacturers, but I prefer rivets made with a beading tool versus the holes. The E-4 has a lot of nice features and goes together nicely. None of the fiddly PE hinges that the CH kit has. That said, the cockpit is laughable. I built mine with the canopy closed and was happy with the result. The G-10 has a few minor issues, but very enjoyable to build.

These are my two Trumpeter builds. I enjoyed both a lot.

Jay

Ok folks I will call this the starting point for this group build.  I will not have time to get to the bench before the coming weekend so I will post this up to show where I am at this point.   All updates will now be here in this thread.

A finished wing.   That stage is done.  Well except for the light on the tip and that will not happen till later anyway.  The finishing process was a gloss black coat and then Model Master Steel, a misting of Alclad Airframe Aluminum, and then Furnace tape on the leading edge.  I did have to reinstall a line for the landing gear hydrolic (spelling was never my strong suit) lines.  




I also added just a little bit to the rudder.



I used some reference pictures and fashioned a fuel tank.



And I made a choice.  I choose to do the following aircraft markings.

My starting point for the interior.


Ribs white glued in place for the moment.  Roughed MW 50 tank.  






Now the plan has also evolved to include the fueling lines and the lines for the booster system.  For that I needed to open up some panels.

As you can see I still have a long, long way to go.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Joe

What's to criticize??? You've already gone far beyond what I would ever do! This is awesome!

Joe: That's some very impressive scratchbuilding you got going there! Awesome work all around!

Jay: Thanks for the comparison! I'll definitely keep my eyes peeled for the K-4!

I just sent off the PMs with the mug designs. If you are on the build roster and didn't get a PM, please tell me and I'll correct that as soon as possible.

Thanks Clemens!

SchattenSpartan

Nathan: Some nice photos! Do you happen to have anything on Wilcke's G-2? I was only able to find one photo of it so far...

Maybe, got a profile?

Just got my mug design. Totally AWESOME.

Clemens, you da man!!!! (that translates roughly as "you are a really great guy!")

Thanks mate!

Yeah, here it is:

Joe, I'd say your build shall be fun to watch. And that is probably the understatement of the day.

SchattenSpartan

Yeah, here it is:

Yeah I bet I do, from the Jagwaffe series books. Might be the same pic you have though.

SS, wow!  Thank you!  That absolutely rocks!  Like Greg said....you da man!

Eagle90

Thanks guys! I'm really glad you like the designs!

Thanks, the mug design looks sweet.  I will be ordering up a mug soon.  Very nice work.

Thanks all.

I am glad the build fits the spirit of this.  

Joe

Thanks, Clemens for the mug design! Looks outstanding! Will be ordering soon

Well we are dwindling down to the starting point here in about a little over 20 hours. The clock is ticking...............................

Oh sometimes I really love living on the other side of the pond!

Only 13 hours waiting time for me...

I hope ya'll are having a great day and I wish each and everyone only the best for 2015!

And that goes for me too. I was so focused on the start of the build that I failed to mention Happy New Years to everybody. Hope you guys have a great year this year!

Happy New Year all!!!