Thanks Joe. Im almost at the finish line.

mustang1989

Got some good progress going on that plane Martin. 

 

Cheers mate.

plasticjunkie

Hoss, Bish, Gamera, Crown, incredible fine work gents. Please forgive me If I left anyone out. 
I allso get overcommitted sometimes with too many GBs but thank God they are due in December.

I finally got my garage back and shot clear flat to kill the gloss and to seal things up.  
I did run into a small issue regarding the drop tank which interferes with having the bottom engine panel open so I opted for the open panel vs having the drop tank on. It's a shame to cover up the engine details. I'm saving that tank for another Kurfürst waiting to be built in my stash.

I fabricated the canopy hold open wire and added the pe details.

My Kurfürst is almost completed.

 

Thats looking stunning. I could swear that engine pic is of an aircraft in a museum. And great touch with the wire.

Thanks Bish. The Kurfürst is completed. I just need to take pictures.

 Bish. Your 262 is moving along  .

PJ. Stunning awesome job!

Another one lands on the shelf. I finished the Hasegawa Bf 109F-4 Trop this morning when I attached the radio mast. I really like this Luftwaffe desert camouflage. Probably too much, My next two Messerschmitt builds are also desert camo.

This build represents a Bf 109F-2 of II/JG 27, North Africa late 1941. The decals are Cutting Edge Desert Eagles. The paints are Mr. Color (Mr. Hobby?). The topside is RLM 79. To lighten the RLM 79 and give the paint a more sun bleached looked I hit the panels with a very diluted Tamiya Buff. The panel lines are highlighted with Tamiya Panel Line Accent. The underside is RLM 78. The yellow and white are Tamiya paints. The spinner is Flat White and NATO Black. I used some black pastel chalk applied with a brush to dirty up the cowling and underside as well as the exhaust stain down the fuselage. As always, comment and critique are welcome.

FotoFrank. another fine me-109 beautiful camo !

My latest F-104G pic. I wraped up camo ready for clear coat.

Frank: I don't know how in the world folks like yourself can finish such a good looking build in such a short time span. That right there is a thing of beauty. Very nicely done pal.

Nick: You've really got your method down it looks like. Both of these builds of yours are looking amazing.

Alright guys....I felt that something was missing from the prep work so I managed to outline the panel lines in black which completed the look I was after.

Actually....after a little research....this is the scheme I'll be doing for "White 3".

Got the RLM 76 applied to the underside and sides of the aircraft:

Joe. many thanks.  I use that combo of preshade with different shades of mottling my self it works well. I did pick up my 59 Chevy I can't do the BMF right now back on the shelf it goes.

Thats very nicely done there frank, nice work on the scheme. I like that one myself, my only built 32nd 109 is in those colours, i really need to get one in 72nd.

Nice work on that camoe Nick.

Joe, looking forward to seeing how that scheme comes out. Nice start on the paint.

Thanks, everyone. What I really need to do is put these builds into some kind of context.

Nick: I hear you on the BMF work that comes with a 59. Man that's alot of work!! lol

I was gonna try painting the upper camo yesterday but.......I got tied up with my other and MUCH more expensive hobby. 

I installed a set of Hedmann long tube headers on my 94 Silverado yesterday. The efforts were worth it both in the sound and the performance department as it made quite a noticeable difference from my shorty headers that I had on there. The instructions called for removal of the starter and torque converter/ flywheel inspection pan but I ran into issues being able to get that passenger side header in there so.....the engine had to come up about 2" on that side to be able to install it. So much for simplicity ...right??!! 

Oh it's a labor of love 

Frank: She's coming along nicely! Love the pre-shading and mottling. 

Mustang: Oh wow that's beautiful! Bet she sounds even better, good luck! 

Finally managed to do some mottling.

Nose guns were installed. Wheels, IP and canopy were also painted.

Gloss clear and decals coming next.

Zvezda: She looks good! Really nice work there on the mottling, camo, and engine. And the canopy looks perfect. Haven't even masked and painted mine yet. I've got the Eduard pre-cut masks but I'm dreading it so I keep putting it off. 

Gamera

Zvezda: She looks good! Really nice work there on the mottling, camo, and engine. And the canopy looks perfect. Haven't even masked and painted mine yet. I've got the Eduard pre-cut masks but I'm dreading it so I keep putting it off. 

Gamera, the Eduard pre-cut masks make the job so easy. If you are at that point, follow the Eduard instructions. Start to peal the mask with a #11 blade and then lift the mask off with tweezers and apply to the canopy. So easy even I can do it.

fotofrank

 

 

Gamera

Zvezda: She looks good! Really nice work there on the mottling, camo, and engine. And the canopy looks perfect. Haven't even masked and painted mine yet. I've got the Eduard pre-cut masks but I'm dreading it so I keep putting it off. 

 

 

 

Gamera, the Eduard pre-cut masks make the job so easy. If you are at that point, follow the Eduard instructions. Start to peal the mask with a #11 blade and then lift the mask off with tweezers and apply to the canopy. So easy even I can do it.

 

Thanks for the encouragement Frank! I've used the Eduard masks for years and haven't had much problem with them. But I still hate doing canopies. I think it's a phobia, like knowing a bridge is safe but still being scared of heights.

Looking really nice there Zvezda, like the mottling.

 Don’t want to leave anyone behind so I will offer a hardy well done to all the fantastic builds completed and in progress in this GB.

My Kurfürst is finally completed. Thanks Bish for hosting the GB and letting me participate.

Bish please use the first picture for the completed page.

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Plasticjunkie, That is some stupendous work. I am simply sitting here shaking my head in awe.

Zvezda. Very sharp loooking 109, That camo and motteling done very well ..

PJ. Thats fanstatic. 

Thanks guys. some more pictures with better lighting 

PJ. Most impressive.

my latest pics after pigment wash and the weathering process starts.

Thanks crown. That 104 is looking 

That is very impressive PJ, lovely loking 109 and a great finish. Thank you for shareing that, really makes me want to add it to the stash.

Will get you added to the complete list.

Looking really nice there Nick.

Bish

That is very impressive PJ, lovely loking 109 and a great finish. Thank you for shareing that, really makes me want to add it to the stash.

Will get you added to the complete list.

 

Thanks Bish. I highly recommend adding this Trumpy offering to the stash.