Bf-109: Reich Defender GB The End

Sweet paint, Soulcrusher!

Finally got an acceptable set of replacement decals for the faded/cracked kit versions. Accidentally got a PE set, resin wheels, and resin seat to go with them...

Should be able to get started on this Revell monster soon!

SC, very nice camo and motteling. I like the way its turning out and it looks spot on. Decals will set it off. Cant wait to see that.

Frank, very nice progress and it looks like you are ready for paint. Get er done

Steve

  Nice work SC & Frank.  Looking forward to more progress pics.

The interior is almost complete on the Revell/Monogram G10.  Not sure if the addition of the PE & extras was worth it, but it was a good learning experience.  Will post pics in the next day or two.

Bob - sounds like we've got the same project going on...!

Quick pick of the pre-game status of my Revell G-10:

Doing the "Black 8" scheme shown on the bottom of the decal sheet I snagged. 

Dupes-yep...one and the same.  I'm going to go with the kit decals  and the solid RLM 76 scheme though.  The kit looks like it will go together well, but I've had a couple of issues with the PE-not sure about the fit of the IP.  According to the Eduard instructions, it should insert by itself.  However, I am going to sand down the kit IP and use that as a mounting surface.  Also, the lap belts are difficult to bent.  I should have either bent first and then painted or annealed the fret of PE and then proceeded.  One other note, I'm afraid of the fit of the fuselage-there are a minimum number of locating holes/pins and a test fit makes me think that there is going to be some serious filling and sanding in my future.  All that said, I will pick up another one for the stash-this kit will build a good looking late 109 for under $15.- retail with no extras.

I'm looking forwarding to seeing your G-10 built up-you never fail to disappoint.

EDIT-ah...I see the resin seat in the background.  Solves the issue of the PE belts....and while I'm here....between this kit and the Texan that I just purchased, I'm really going to have to consider more Monogram kits as build options.

Thanks Dupes. Looks like you have everything you need to build a nice kit.

Steve I appreciate the complement. I was going to put the decals on last night but I got lazy. Hopefully tonight I will get my butt in gear. I want to see how she looks witht he decals too.

Bob it sounds like a better idea to glue that photoetch to the plastic one. It should be much easier to attach.

                                                                                      Soulcrusher

bobbaily wrote:

Dupes-yep...one and the same.  I'm going to go with the kit decals  and the solid RLM 76 scheme though.

Bob - I wanted to try my kit decals (it's a good looking scheme!) but they're beyond repair, I think. Bummer. 

bobbaily wrote:

I'm looking forwarding to seeing your G-10 built up-you never fail to disappoint.

Whoah, no pressure now!

bobbaily wrote:

EDIT-ah...I see the resin seat in the background.  Solves the issue of the PE belts....and while I'm here....between this kit and the Texan that I just purchased, I'm really going to have to consider more Monogram kits as build options.

I've been on a Monogram TEAR lately...price wise, they're soooo much cheaper than a lot of the other available options - if there IS another available option! I have a mini-squadron of F-5's, F-20's, and F-100's just dying to be built (amongst a pile of other century series a/c). If only there were more time in a day!

SC-I agree.  I just need to paint the plastic kit IP and glue the IP to the floor and then the floor to the fuselage. Then I'll attached the PE IP to the kit part. Again, with the canopy closed, the IP won't be that noticable....but I'll know! 

Sometimes I wonder if the PE engineers (wouldn't that be a fun job) at Eduard have the actual kit in front of them when they design & test fit some of the components.  Of course, it could just be 'user error' in on my part.....

Edit-I had a change in schedule this pm so I had time to take & post the 'Before & After'.  The 'After' really doesn't look as bad in 1:1 scale-the magnifying effect of Photobucket always makes me wince...

I'm thinking a little light grey dry brush should help on the upper fuselage section.

Looks better than the moulded in detail Bob. It is tought to detail the tiny cockpit of a 109. Looks like you have a good start. I was in a decal mood tonight so I out the 109 on the bench and added all of the decals. I used the Pegasus decals and I was pleasantly surprised. All of the decals were very easy to slide of the paper and on the model. They were also very easy to position without any folding or tearing. Lastly they reacted quicky to setting solution and snugged down perfectly. Hard to believe for a kit I payed $11.00 dollars for. Here are a couple of pics. I still have to make the pilot tube and dig up the DF loop antenne base remove the loop as the radio was removed from this aircraft for some reason and then find a stub antenna in the stash for the canopy.

                                                                                     Soulcrusher

SC- Now that is a sharp looking 109!  Decals look spot-on.

Bob- Thank you!  Looks like you are well on your way too.

Dupes- Great choice on the markings, have not seen that one built before.

SC & Frank-thanks guys.  This one is a good learning experience.

SC-very nice work on your 109.  You're making that $11.00 kit shine.

SC, now thats what Im talking about!!. Really good looking 109 and the decals are great.

Steve

SC- Nice!  Looks like that new airbrush is paying dividends already.  A bit of unsolicited advice, the landing gear looks like they need a little rake, you might want to kick them out forward a bit.

Frank- As always, the consumate master modeler!  

Frank Bob and Steve thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it.

Mike the gear are not glued yet. The Pegasus kit has the gear and doors moulded in one big piece. Not great looking but they are so strong I used them to hold the model up when painting. They definetly need to be pushed foward before being glued. Added all of the fiddly bits and then a dullcoat tonight.

                                                                                                   Soulcrusher

 No propeller here!

Aaron, dang you always come up with the kits I am looking for. I really need to shop about more. Sweet little kit you got there

Steve

Ahem!!

Good morning gentlemen. 

I am reporting for duty in this group build with my very first ever 109 model.

I say!.........its nothing like the Spitfires I'm used to! Who talked me into this anyway?

Here's the gen, chaps...........

1/48 Hasegawa Bf109-G10 "NJG-11" I will be building this very interesting bird straight from the box, in the markings of "White 44" My only additions will be some spare P/E to the office.

The kit: 

My progress so far..............

One hopes it resembles something like a 109 cockpit-let me know how I did!

Very nice work Darren.  Looks the part from here.

Sorry Aaron.   I have no propeller pics yet, but I do have a surprise later today for you. 

Darren- Great to see your WIP pics!  Your office looks like you have done this many times, first one you say?  Not sure if I believe you...   Looking forward to seeing how you like that kit, the basic moldings are well represented here.  

Thanks for your comments lads-

Good to hear I'm heading in the right direction with this one. I have been tinkering with the fuselage and wings this afternoon and I'm really enjoying this build-I've ordered some RLM76 paint and am looking forward to getting the airbrush cranked up for this one! 

More later!

Ah the CAG has sailed off the end of the map it seems to parts unknown. Frank what have you done? 

 Darren your G-10 pit looks the bomb!  Can't wait until you start painting on it!

Everyone has some great work!  SC is becoming a regular Herr Georing look alike! 

Frank a suprise for me? Just in time for valentines day! You sly dog! 

Darren the cockpit looks spot on to me. Those are some great markings in that kit. Looking foward to seeing more.

Frank no spinner pics yet! Me and Aaron are waiting with baited breath. It would make a nice Valentine's day present.

Should have the finished pics of the Pegasus up later tonight if all goes well.

                                                                             Soulcrusher

Thanks for the kinnd words fella's, I have put the fuselge and the wing together, I did find a slight step at the wing root but I filled them as the glue was drying-I think I've got away with it.

My 109 is a night fighter and has guards around the exhaust stubs, the kit does not provide them and I was wondering if anyone here had tackled this task before-it would be noce to pick up any tips.

See you later!

A tad more progress on my K. I sanded down the wing and stabilizer joints and attached the supercharger intake and overwing wheel bulges.

Once I get the centerline rack attached, painting will begin...

Ok put number two in the books She is all done. Pegasus 1/48 Me 109 G-6. I built it mostly OOB. I added a pilot tube and scrounged a antenna mast balance weights and DF loop antenna base. The actual antenne was removed from this particualr aircraft. The markings White 1 are Erich Hartman's plane. 4/JG52 Budoars Hungary Nov 44.

                                                                            Soulcrusher

I do have some pics, though probably not what you were expecting!  I had a client come in wanting a custom pendant for his wife.  He was looking for a spiral design (have you guessed where this is heading?) and wanted me to design one for him.  So, I thought to myself: "where can I find an inspiration for a spiral?"  Hmmm...

Hehehe... yep!  The spinner of a 109!  So, I tore into my handy jewelry CAD/CAm design program and set to work.  Here's a screen shot of the pendant taking shape on the computer:

And, the finished piece:

So, hopefully these pics will suffice for a little while until I can get some real 109 spinner pics.  Thanks for looking!

Darren- For those exhaust shields, how about using some sheet styrene to make new ones?  I can't find a photo at the moment of the actual night-fighter shields, but I believe they were similar in shape, just extended lower to cover the stubs.  Does anyone else have a photo?

Carlos- She's really taking shape now!  Looks like you are about ready for some paint.

SC- OUTSTANDING!  Camo looks very good, and the decals look painted on.  Well done!