Thats going to be a nice build there Steve. Looks like a lot of work.

Wel fellas I finally have something to show as progress on the Do-24. I have built all the main assemblies wings etc and started the very tedious task of masking the turrets. What a pain it is in 1/72 scale and there is a lot of framework that is typical of German aircraft. I have also cut off the rudders and elevators and ffset them to give it a better and more interesting pose.

Tonight I hope to paint the main colour on the fuselage so I can install all the small windows and that should cut down on a lot of masking later when the fuselage is together

Steve

Steve--Gamera--Jeremy

Thanks for the compliments.  You have given me a lift after a tough day at work.    After "Black 7"  I am ready to move back to the RD III GB an tackle "Yellow 10", a D-13 with a very elaborate camo scheme.

Darren

Many thanks for hosting this GB.    I plan to be back.  I have always like the D0-17.  Does anyone have a recommendation for a good kit.  Scale doesn't matter but would prefer recessed panel lines.

Hugh, what an outstanding build you have there. Really diggin the paint job and despite your troubles it came out fantastic. Congrats on a great build

Steve

Clebode: I think I complemented your Bf-109 while in progress but wow, the finished results are even more than the sum of the parts! Kudos!

Coach C--Spike--Darren--B-17--Richie

Thanks for the comments.  They were much appreciated.

Eatthis

The camo was quite a challenge.  I had to strip the first wo tries.  Ultimately, the camo was applied freehand with the AB.  Very thin paint-very low pressure.  Even then, some areas were too dark so I misted and feathered with the RLM 65 to get the fuzzy, field applied look I was seeking. 

how the hell do you do the camo like that!! :)

the back row are all 1/72 scale

front row are both 1/32 scale

nimrod (anti sub build)

vulcan (iv got 2 on the go im using them to learn and i like vulcans)

sr71 (eyes in the sky build)

f14d (for the cats build 2011)

the 1/32 spit is for the bob build

Nice work Hugh!!! I love the camo!

Great looking 109s Hugh and Wabash, youv'e both nailed them beutifully.  I've updated you both on the roster as complete, thanks for sharing your builds.

Cheers

Well done indeed

Hugh that is a stunning build mate!!!! Well done on that beautiful camo job!!! The office looks great too!!!

Hugh, well done on a great job, excellent camo scheme which you did a very fine job on

Cheers....

Hugh you did a fine job on a tough camo scheme. The cockpit came out nice also. She looks like a winner to me.

Soulcrusher

Mobious--Thanks for your support.  Since you commented on the pit, here is a close up.  It did turn out nicely I think.

Since this was a raised panel line kit, I deliberately went easy on the weathering.  No tar lines here.

Nice finish Clebode, The last shot is my favorite. Shows the work in the pit, the excellent camo, and the weathering. Well done!!!

Cloebode, well done buddy she looks great...Man thats a very attractive scheme, i wouldn't mind making that one myself...thanks for sharing

Julez--Mobious--Richie  Thanks for the comments on the camo.  Much appreciated.

Well, "Black 7" of JG 54 is finished.  Here are the pics:

can i join this please?

iv just got hold of a 1/32 spitfire 1a :) it looks bloody tiny next to a 1/32 tomcat lol

Clebode, Very nice work on the camo. Looks great.

Hugh, that camo is tops mate!! I have found that treating raised lines the same as recessed ones makes no difference unless you get a magnifying glass. Just make them enhanced not really pop. Sort of camouflage or disguise them rather than draw attention to them if you will. Just don't make it look like a tar stripped tarmac whatever you do. HTH

Looking good Hugh those crosses do look difficult to pull off.....Very well done...

Thanks Coach.  This was a much easier build than the Ta152.  I think this is an older kit.  There was a lot of flash and I was shocked that it presented with raised panel lines.  Notwithstanding, the fit was very good especially at the wing roots.  Going to experiment with how to pop the raised detail.  I don't really want to try post shading with the AB yet.  I am going to work with washes and powders.

Looks great Hugh. The camo looks great. Man I really need to get started on my Me 109 E-3. Just can't seem to plant my rear in hte chair at the work bench.

Soulcrusher

Close to the end here.  Camo and "stickers" are on.  Painting the Xs was more difficult than I expected but the result is satisfactory.  Will work on the LG and drop tank this weekend.

Cheers Julez, glad you liked it.

Spike, love the Spitfire....An excellent build, well done

Wabash, another great looking finish you guys certainly set the bar high

Wabash---Excellent work.  I considered building the plane you built.  I liked the nationality flags a lot.  I'm glad I didn't.  I wouldn't want mine to be compared to your beauty.

Nicely done Wabash... looks great!

Wabash, great job on your 109, love that yellow nose

Cheers....

That's one sharp looking Bf-109 WW!!!