2015 Messerschmitt Bf 109 Group Build

Hi Craig, You are going to want to paint that part black as well. It's the intake manifold. It connects to the outlet of the supercharger.

Jay

Hey Craig! Go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41857702@N06/3990183841

mustang1989

jelliott523

 I may also check the local Hobby Lobby's and see what they have.

Careful with that one Jeremy! At 3.99 a bottle that gets expensive quick. I use alot of MM acryl stuff myself and so far I don't have many complaints until I start getting into the RLM 82/83 colors.

I did some research, uh hair splitting, on MM RLMs recently. At least with MM enamels, the 82/83 colors are reversed. Apparently quite a few other manufacturers got this wrong too.

LOL ... I usually end up blending paints until I get the shade I'm after anyhow.

mustang1989

LOL ... I usually end up blending paints until I get the shade I'm after anyhow.

mustang1989

Hey Craig! Go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41857702@N06/3990183841

Awesome link. Thanks, Joe!

Happy New 2015 everyone.

Already so much inspiring work being posted and discussions going on, XLNT start for 2015 ;)

I am still struggling with completing a T90 and a Stuka, wanted to get those of my chest b4 kicking of the Bf109 builds but now the carpet monster is playing tricks with me and I lost the Stuka radio and the engine covers for the T90 - I guess there is a message in there and it is time to move on :)

Very useful reference pictures in that link mustang1989, only just noticed there are 2 Bf''s in the link with a difference in how the engines have been restored.

Very Best Regards

Johan

JohanT

Very useful reference pictures in that link mustang1989, only just noticed there are 2 Bf''s in the link with a difference in how the engines have been restored.

Greg

mustang1989

Hey Craig! Go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41857702@N06/3990183841

Awesome link. Thanks, Joe!

Thanks Jay.  I thought about it all day at work.  I thought the 601 was a turbocharger.  I'll strip the rust color and paint it like the rest of the engine.

Craig

mustang1989

Hey Craig! Go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41857702@N06/3990183841

That's perfect Joe.  Thanks.

flyerduke

mustang1989

Hey Craig! Go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41857702@N06/3990183841

That's perfect Joe.  Thanks.

flyerduke

Thanks Jay.  I thought about it all day at work.  I thought the 601 was a turbocharger.  I'll strip the rust color and paint it like the rest of the engine.

Craig

Jay

Well my friends another short update.

What you will see here is just a quick mock up, something that I am doing an awful lot of, to make sure the interior will fit as I build up the detail.

First up a couple of individual items. A roughed out set of O2 tanks for the pit.



And the first rendition of the FuG 16 Radio equipment.



I do not like the frame for it. I actually redid that, you will see that in the pictures upcoming.

Now to make sure it all fits as it should I again mocked it up with white glue and added the pipping for the cables. I mocked up a new frame for the radio equipment. 

All mocked up....







And all together....



I like this frame better. You can see more of the equipment. Going to let this sit overnight and then tomorrow see if it looks as good. If it does I will start with the touch up on the O2 bottles, the framework, and get working on the plumbing.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.



Joe

Man Joe,

That is intense! I'm not familiar with that kit. Did you make all those bulkheads or did they come with it?

This looks to be an awesome build to watch Joe. I'll be enjoying the show bud..........

I have been enjoying everyone's work so far. I have been working on my Hasegawa F. Most of the cockpit is done and the wings are together. I prefer to show the leading edge slats closed and on Hasegawa 109's that requires adding strips to the bottom to fill up the space, so that's done, and they are ready for the riveting process. Hasegawa definitely improved the cockpit detail on the F. I have always used AM on the other ones I have built, but will go with the kit one on this build. Finished the IP using the kit decals, but I did cut them into several pieces to get them to lay down better. They responded well to setting solution. Joe, I didn't want you to think I was slacking

Jay

That looks really good Jay!  You slackin? I know better!! lol

Awesome starts so far.  

I'm anxious to start my first ever 109 and am looking forward to learning lots from you guys.  There seem to be quite a few of us first-timers in here.  

I'm just waiting for the one last critical component to arrive, hopefully this week and then I can get on with it.

Allen

Jay...Nice work! Love a good looking IP.

Allen... glad your here and looking fwd to seeing your first 109 come together! I think you're going to like em...

Doug

Nice work on all of those who have started their projects!  I'm getting antsy waiting for my kit to get here.  I got a notice that it has been shipped and should be here in a day or two.  That gives me time to run out and get a few basic paints in the RLM line to get me started.

Jay. That looks great may have to use your idea for mine.  John

Allen: Looking forward to your start up and glad you're here for a groundbreaking in the 109 arena.

jelliott: Also glad to have you here for a first time 109 build. There's a wealth of info and talent here so don't be shy about asking questions.

I just got  Aero Detail #5 messerschmitt bf 109 g in the mail today. Its a late Christmas present.  Its awesome! Tons of information.  Excellent book!

I must try and get some of those Areo detail books, they certainly sound a good source of info.

I get one of those for every build I do that they offer one for. A GREAT resource!!!

I was just looking at some on Amazon, not cheap are they. Does anyone know if there is one on the 109F.

I have only seen two. Aero Detail #1 is the bf109e and then # 5 the bf109g. They are in Japanese but there is English under the Japanese.  Tons of pictures and info for each G variant.

Aero Detail just does the E and G. I would recommend Lynn Ritger's books on the 109. Sprue Brothers usually has them. Part 2 is for F-K. Also Monograph's Messerschmitt Bf109F:The Ace Maker is good.

Just about every one of those books are like that. Some have fewer pics than others but for they are an awesome source of information. I have the He111, Ju-87, Bf109 E and G series, Fw109 A-F and D series, He162/Me163, and the Bf110 Aero Detail books and wouldn't trade 'em for anything. Good stuff!