2015 Messerschmitt Bf 109 Group Build

Joe, its already on the roster buddy.

Mike, i hope so, in a good way.

Bish -- a 32 from you? This will be more than interesting!

Mustang -- no WIP or build log, I'm afraid, this one is not a GB build, just one that demanded to be started. I did some painting today, she's moving along...

M/TB379

Now this ...should be very interesting!!! I'll get you on the roster today Bish!! Welcome aboard man!

Now I have finished my P-61, I will be starting my second entry on Monday, just going to spend the weekend catching up on a build I have been working on here and there for a few weeks. But I just want to clear something up first. Some of you may have noticed my entry on the roster and thought it must be a typo, or thought perhaps that Joe had had a funny moment when adding it. But I can clear that up here and now, Its not an error, the 3 is not meant to be a 7. I am indeed building a ..... 1/32nd aircraft (deep intake of breath from the shock)

The kit comes with 4 marking options all for aircraft flown by Hans Joachim Marseille.  I will be doing option 4, the aircraft he flew in Sept 1942. This was just before he switched to the G-2 which then killed him later in the month.

I'll also be adding some AM goodies, of course. From an Eduard Biged set, and interior, exterior and mask.

 The interior comes with set belts, but I won't be using those as i am going to try out the HGW belts everyone raves about. Also from HGW, some control surface fabric coverings. These were only a couple of quid so I figured they were worth trying out.

 And also, some PE parts from RB Productions, yet another first. These are a set for the cockpit canopy framing and another for the radiator grills. And, more familiar products, resin wheels from Aires.

 I have been looking forward to this, should be fun.

Mike: I appreciate the kind words bud. BTW is there a WIP going on for that Spit? Will leave the light on for ya on that next 109!

Clemens: Great to see you round sir!!! Get some pics up of that G-6!!

Thanks, Clemens!

Looking fwd to seeing your G6 soon.

Thanks, Clemens! The new Spit XIX I moving along, I'm hoping to get some serious progress in the next few days, then I might be recharged enough tackle another 109!

M/TB379

I spent the last couple of days tinkering with my Eduard G-6. She got some wings now and all I have to do is fill some small gaps and rescrive a couple of surface details. After that I'll assemble the tail section and she should be ready for some paint pretty soon.

I'll post some pics later this week once I'm done with the major filling work...

Greg: I really like that engine and the gun assembly!

Mike: That's one lovely looking Emil! A great, clean build all around!

Doug: Great work on your 109 too! The paint job is simply perfect!

Brandon: Gotta love those yellow nosed Friedrichs! I think the weathering is great as it is.

Thanks for running a great GB, Mustang! I'm taking some time out to do a Spit and maybe one other before the lure of the 109s calls me back to finish the other two currently in play.

M/TB379

Gotcha posted Doug! Sorry for the absence as I was out of town yet again. I'll be working on Brandon and Mike (TB) for finished photos to be posted in the intro. Man! All you guys are pumping out some amazing work here! This is truly an honor to be among some really top notch builders. Keep it up guys.

PS... Ditto on the A/C...

PJ... Of course... Thats what we're here for... to help out and learn from each other. Atleast thats why I'm here , lolol...Joe (Mustang) takes the filaments out of automotive lights that have burned out, but I don't have any... would like to try that sometime though... looking forward to seeing some of your wip.

Doug

Doug

Thanks for the insulator tip! I think I will borrow your idea if you don't mind. As far as the outside work, please take it from me and do that project after the summer heat unless you like to be tortured.

Greg

Thank God for air conditioning! I cant fathom the thought of how people used to live in this heat without ac.

Hey PK... Please don't say that too loud... my wife wants a BBQ pit AND a gazebo to boot.... maybe when it cools down a bit. Lolol...

Any way, I take a very small drill bit from my pin vise and a fine piece if wire, wind it around the drill dit, leaving a pig tail on each end, after about 6 wraps, bend both ends into hooks and you have a spring. The air declector cone is the tip of a round toothpick, drilled through, ( with the same small drill bit) and the antena wire is the fine charcoal grey e-z line.

Hope that helps...take care,

Doug

Thanks for the comment, Ernie.

Welcome back and enjoy the air conditioning.

BK, Doug and TBolt

Outstanding work dudes. The paint work and decals are tops.

Greg

You are making some good progress with yours. As mentioned before, dry fit things before gluing anything will make things a lot easier, and that gun mount looks really good..

Doug

What fiddly thingie did you use for the wire insulators in yours, they look really good.

I have been MIA for a while but that's because the wife decided to use my woodworking and handy dandy skills to build a BBQ cooking island in the backyard. It's in the high 90's here with a heat index of well over 100 so by the time the evening comes I'm drained of all energy and just want to veg in front of the tube.

I will have an update soon.

Morning Joe, on mine I like the 7th one down, Thanks

Doug

Sweet looking build BK, love the yellow.

Excellent finish Brandon!!! Beautiful... love the paint work , alot!

Doug

You know I really like these 109's opened up. Your build looks gorgeous Brandon!! That paint is some really stellar work right there!!! Let me know which picture you'd like to see posted in the into and I'll get it in there. That goes for the other two as well......Doug and Mike!!!

I think she's a real beaut, Brandon. Having only started mine, I can see enough about the kit to understand why it took you some time.

I like your paint job a lot and the extensive detail you put into the engine really shows off nicely with that left engine cowl open. (plus it just looks cool with it open )

Greg, that's exactly what happened. Followed the kit instructions to the letter and it told me to use the exposed ones. Didn't even notice the other till I was done. I did paint them up and they look decent for not having lenses. Won't do that again. Looking forward to seeing yours.

As far as my kit is concerned, I'm done. I have spent way too much time on this kit and I'm just burned out on messing with it. I did a fairly quick weathering and final assembly as I just needed it off the bench. I could have done some more weathering but I think will do. I hope you like the final product. Thanks for looking gents.

BK

Brandon, thanks for the heads-up!

Observation (probably too basic for you, but just in case.....).....

Went down to take a look. Noticed my F2 has two different pairs of wing tips, one pair appearing to be nav bulbs exposed, no clear cover and the other seems to be to accept the covers. Assuming we are working with the same or similar sprues. This is a long ong shot as I don't think you'd miss this.

I still have to snip of the clear covers and check my fit. Will let you know, and thanks again.

OK, minor gripe here. GREG, listen up!! Lawdog will most likely back me up here. The Zvezda kit has a horrible problem that I just uncovered. Greg, you still have time. The Nav lights included in the kit will require serious mods to make them work. Either cutting the wing and fitting them in or reducing their size greatly. I only discovered this after I am nearly done. I have to finish without them, there is no other option. I have no other real complaints about this kit, but this is a biggie. I knew the kit had the lights, why I didn't test fit is beyond me and it's just too late now. OK, I'm done venting. Greg, good luck!! 

Bish

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But I am a bit perplexed. I seem to be missing a few pages of the GB, where is your next build, I assume it is almost ready to paint.

 Hey folks!!! Man you miss a day around here and all kinds of crazy stuff happens.

Doug: Man I've seen a lot out of you but I really like everything about what you've done with this build. The level of detail, paint , weathering, build quality and all. One of your best yet!!!!

Mike: Like Greg said, It doesn't look like you ever had any issues with this kit! Grand slam bud!! Nice color choices on this one with the subtle weathering. It really brings it all home!

Both of you let me know which picture you would like to have in the introductory page.

Bish

But I am a bit perplexed. I seem to be missing a few pages of the GB, where is your next build, I assume it is almost ready to paint.

Ha!

Mike, I think the new shots look better and glad photobucket cooperated.

Doug, that's a really lovely looking build. That mottling is just the sort of finish I am aiming to get. Some great detailing there and a lovely finish. You should indeed be chuffed. In fact, i would say Well Chuffed.

But I am a bit perplexed. I seem to be missing a few pages of the GB, where is your next build, I assume it is almost ready to paint.

Looks like I have a lot of catching up to do.

Mike, thanks for that info, its certainly something I have not noticed it before, it certainly is something different. I was just looking through my Osprey Aircraft of the Aces 2 and there is a 109 in there fom LG 2 that carries it. I/JG 77 was formed from I (J)/LG 2, so it might have been one of LG 2's aircraft. I should really pay more attention to my books.

And she looks really nice finished. I do like that scheme a lot, great work.