Bf-109: Reich Defender GB The End

Hi Phoenix --

So, there was minimal addition? She looks the part, she really does! Actually, I feel up to taking a crack at the gear indicators and brake lines, I'm pretty sure I have the right materials in hand, so I'll do a spot of research and see what I can come up with.

Three-second question, is Tamiya XF-22 an equivalent to RLM 66??? Anybody have a clue?

Cheers,

Mike/TB379

Hi Frank,

Are you positive? I was just looking at a color chart and it looked like XF-24 was the 02 match, XF-22 was given as a very dark gray. It was an old chart, though, and may have been mislabled! Hmmm, the rated Humbrol equivalents are Iron Grey and Tarmac, respectively... I'm looking for an acrylic to save lugging the gear outside to spray enamels. I'll have a chance to look into the LHS on Friday, I can make a comparison on the shelf.

Cheers,

Mike

phoenix7187 wrote:

Wing nut I have the 1/32 revell  lone eagles 109G kit this also has white 1 decals in it. So I have 2 sets in 1/32 but nothing in 1/48.

Thnaks for looking Stan.  The Yellow 1 you mentioned, That's the one on the smae sheet just above isn't it?   Do you have more than 1 set, that was actually my 2nd choice. A bunch to offer in trade

Mike,

Pretty sure.  Here's a link to the color charts I use most often from IPMS Stockholm:

Urban's Color Reference Part 1

Urban's Color Reference Part 2

HTH!

Hi Frank --

Many thanks, I'll check 'em out!

I wish I could HTH right now, but I'm using a graphics program to make custom instrument panel decals for the cockpit I've about half-done. If I can get the fuselage closed up the rest of the model will flow along easily, but I've only got a fortnight to go and there's patterning and casting to be done, as well as finishing another major conversion in the same timeframe. Late nights will probably be the rule for the next few weeks...

Cheers,

Mike

marc, let me check the stash. Is that on of the defending the Reich sets.

Thad

Im at work today (someone has to look keep a eye on things) but I will look over the long weekend.

Thad

Hey everyone, it's the 27th in parts of the world so feel free to start your builds!  If anyone cares to share any previous builds of late model 109s, feel free to share them here for inspiration!  I would love to see them.

Here's my 1/48 G-10 from earlier this year:

Anyone else?

Time to start already?.....Im done, wheres me badge. God you guys take your sweet time.

Arf arf arf, heres my G10 i did a while ago. I havent even bought the K-4 kit yet and i still need to finish my Sparaverio. Oh and Aarons roped me into another GB. Damn you

...Guy

Here is my Fujimi G-10 I did last year.  Did this for only one reason the bright friggin' green.

Other then a little silvering of the decals it came out OK

Guy ! Your slowing down! Must have a cold or something... Hmmmm now ok I am the odd man out here? Am I the only one who has no late model 109? WHats going on here?!

This kinda looks like a 109?

Maybe from a different angle......

Lets rock! Who is going to be the first to post some progress pics! I know I'm starting on mine tonight. Stuck waiting for decals for my Me 109D so no better time than ever!

                                                                                    Soulcrusher

Thanks James, I appreciate that.

Guy, John- Way to go fellas!  Thanks for those pics, I am really pumped now to get to work on mine!

Mike- Youdaman!  I'll be expecting pics from you by the time I get home tonight Mister.

Wing nut if you not set on building a late G-6 you could also build a G-14.

the top "white 5"  and the very bottom one "yellow 18" are open If you like either one of these. Note that yellow 18 is a late G-14 and has the longer tail wheel and tall wooden tail. Don't know what you kit has with it?  

The 1/48 hartmann decals I have would be for the very top option on the eagle sheet. I have a spare standered framed canopy for a hasegawa G if you want to build this. very top.

I also have this. the top 109 is actually flown by a not so well know experten gunther Josten who ended the war with 178 victories. If you like yellow this 109's for you.

The only one not available onthis sheet is "red 13" I did that already 

Well I just could not disappoint you Frank so here is some WIP! its not much but its a start! I painted and installed the wing radiators then closed up the wings. Painted the cockpit peices and also removed the resin wheels from the casting and cleaned them up. so it has begun!

                                                                                       Soulcrusher

I'm chompin at the bit to get this build started. This Saturday I'm going to drive the two hours to Hobby Town USA to get a kit. I certainly hope they have one in stock!

soulcrusher wrote:

Well I just could not disappoint you Frank so here is some WIP! its not much but its a start! I painted and installed the wing radiators then closed up the wings. Painted the cockpit peices and also removed the resin wheels from the casting and cleaned them up. so it has begun!                                                                                        Soulcrusher

Just could not let Frank down!  Now lets see how much I can get done tomorrow in between stuffing myself with turkey pie and cookies! Yes it will be in that exact order too!

                                                                              Soulcrusher

wing_nut wrote:

Does anyone have these decals in 1/48 that they don't have plans to use?  I would buy the sheet but for 1 set of markings... I have so many 109 sheets but not that one.  It Eagle Cal #36.  I have dozen to offer in trade. E's, F's G's, K's... Europe, desert, Battle of Britain etc.

Marc, I have those on an Aeromaster sheet dedicated to Hartmann (I'll be using the ones for his G-14 in the winter camo). The markings for "white 1" are yours if you still need 'em.

Nice start, Crusher. You win the 1st to the gun award.

Shooter, if its a 2 hour trip to your LHS, id use that wonderful device called a telephone and check your not on a wasted trip

Aaron, thats the oddest looking 109 ive EVER seen. Swet looking build though, chum.

...Guy

sfcmac wrote:

Guy ! Your slowing down! Must have a cold or something... Hmmmm now ok I am the odd man out here? Am I the only one who has no late model 109? WHats going on here?! This kinda looks like a 109? Maybe from a different angle......

Stan, Thad... I really appreciate the effort you made to help me out.  Mike has the ones I am looking for.

Mike PM inbound.

tempestjohnny wrote:

sfcmac wrote: Guy ! Your slowing down! Must have a cold or something... Hmmmm now ok I am the odd man out here? Am I the only one who has no late model 109? WHats going on here?! This kinda looks like a 109? Maybe from a different angle...... THAT'S BLASPHEMY.  NO WONDER YOUR COMPUTER BLEW UP.

SC- That's some damn fine work!  Glad to see you're setting the pace for all of us.

I did a little to mine last night, cleaning up a few parts and going to work on some of them with my motor tool.  Hollowed out the exhausts, thinned the openings in the spinner, and opened up the openings in the gear bays and rudder pedals.

On the spinner, you can see the thinned opening on the right and and un-thinned one on the left.

Marc, got it and replied!

Geez Louise! You guys don't believe in letting the grass grow under your feet, do ya!

Great starts, guys! I'll be joining in shortly.

Very nice work Frank. The exhausts look brilliant my friend, and the spinner is something im definately going to...err..borrow.

...Guy