2015 Messerschmitt Bf 109 Group Build

Nice work there, Jelliott!

Hey Doug, Did you do those rivets or was that with the kit? Looking nice!

Here's what I've been working on guys. A CH 1/32 E-4. I had wanted to wait until all done, with a diorama, until I posted pics but that's not really WIP! It has been a really fun build so far. Some weathering, a few more decals (stencils) and other tid bits and she'll be complete. Oh, and the diorama...

Thanks for having a look!

Jelliot, that's some nice crisp modeling and finishing and the same for the photos!

Doug, looking good. That sure is an interesting kit you have going there.

Jay, enjoying watching you wrap her up. Stunning.

Clemens, I hope things return to normal for you soon, mate.

Alright ... A bit more from me...

The only minor fit issue I've ran into so far, There is a small gap at the wing root on both sides. A dab of putty will do just fine.

Lots of detail on the underside too.

Tires and wheels look nice... Although there are some pronounced pin marking on the doors, No big deal, after a bit of light cleaning, the gear legs hide 99% of it.

and the pin marks don't show... Well that's all for now, I will start preshading later and try to atleast get the underside done tomorrow...

Take care all!

Doug

Nice painted on Tulips Jet.

lostagain- Young Frankenstein( Steen!!)

You ever think about using an upside down 9?

Lookin good Jelliot!

Nice looking build jelliot. Was wondering if we would see one of Hartmann's mounts. Nice choice.

Man that looks great jelliott!!! Your mottle effect is right on. Good ol' Karaya 1 I see. The mount of an aerial champion.

Greetings everyone!!  I know its been awhile since I've been around, life has started to get crazy for me this year.  Lots of travel for work and not much time at the bench.  Fortunately, I was able to get a little bit of time in lately and got some more work done on the G-6 so I'd thought I'd show you where I'm at with it.

I've got a little more to do, some minor touch-up on some paint spots and some more decals, then I'll be giving it a light weathering and adding the main canopy and the wheels.

Clemens... hang in there bud... the one thing you can always count on is that things will change! The nextchange will be a good one... you know where to find us brother man.

Doug

SchattenSpartan

I'll still have a look in here whenever I can and I hope I can continue work on my 109s I entered, but I honestly can't say when things are going to get better for me.

I hope you understand

Clemens,

Don't sweat it. Take care of your life, we'll always be here when you come back. You've got our support. Good luck.

Lostagain -- glad to be of help!

Clemens -- so sorry to hear life is in a difficult phase, I hope things settle down for you as the year progresses. Take care my friend,

Mike

Hey guys.

I'm very sorry for not giving you the attention you deserve, but my life is just a mess right now. Because of that I'm sadly no longer able to be Joe's co-host for this GB. I'll still have a look in here whenever I can and I hope I can continue work on my 109s I entered, but I honestly can't say when things are going to get better for me.

I hope you understand

Cheers, Clemens

ANd I have just been over to Archers - and they have just what I need.

Thanks again TB379

T/Bolt, thanks for the idea, i hadn't looked at Archers, but I know what you mean with the turret numbers - good lateral thinking.

Jay, thanks for the run down. I like to try something new on each build, hopefully I can give that a go soon.

I got this exhaust stain method from David Parker, the editor of Air Modeller and AFV Modeller magazines, and an amazing modeller. He didn't really say how he did it so it took a little playing around to get it right. Gouache water colors come in tubes and are cheap and available at any art supply store. Mix with water to a thickness that you can spray it without it beading up like plain water does. Spray at a very low pressure, 5 psi or less and build it up very slowly. I use a black/brown mix. Very flat like pastels, but they tend to look brushed on, not sprayed on like the real stains would occur. The best part though is that if you mess it up, you can just wipe it off with a wet Q-tip or paper towel. Will tolerate some handling, but not a whole lot, which is why I do it late in build these days, but as I said, if you need to do it over it's easy. I keep some in a plastic condiment cup and even if it dries out, you can just add a little water and reconstitute it. BTW those little plastic condiment cups with lids are great for all kinds of modelling stuff.

Jay

Lostagain -- the typestyle for that numeral 6 looks very much like the turret numbers produced by Archer Fine Decals for armour, there may be something in their range that's close enough to do. Also, Hasegawa produced a kit of Black 6 so there may be a sheet out there (1:48th) to be had...

M/TB379

Lost again, LOLOLOL!!!

Jay, looking really splendid. Gouache for the exhaust stains you say, how is that used? Alcohol thinner?

Hey Doug, what Mel Brooks movie? That's me after a modelling session...

Bish, I was hoping to do Black 6 as at Duxford - but I may need to stencil out the "6" as I don't have a decal and can't locate anything suitable shape on the net. But I may be able to pick up something at the local model expo in June, or paint on clear decal film

Piers 

Still working on the little things. Antenna wire, exhaust stains, landing gear indicators. Went fairly light on exhaust stains, sprayed on with gouache water colors. Getting there.

Jay

Lost, nice start. I didn't realise you were doing that aircraft, I assume your doing it in Marseilles markings.

And thanks for the comments on the engine. Did you not get the memo on choccy's.

Thanks Lostagain...no complaints at all thus far. I'm really impressed with the engineering that went into this particular kit. Only small gripe I have (and its minor) is that its not an F fuselage , it more resembles a G. As I said, minor. Love your avatar by the way, one of the funniest Mel Brooks movies ever made.

Joe, I'll send pics if that helps...

Doug

Thanks for the info Doug!!!

Lostagain: Looks like you're off to some good progress on that interior!!

Doug

Your 'toy' model is coming up well. Heard good things about the 21st century kits.

Jay, that is seriously good paintwork on your model.

Bish, the engine is great, and the contrast in sizes adds to the effect.

And we get chocolates on this GB? I would have started earlier if I knew that.

Mike I like the group build in a group build. the painting is progressing well.

For the G-2 trop, I have sprayed the interior and done a small amount of detail painting.

There was a small amount added to the side wall to busy it up. And some more work remains for the instrument panel.

These were Excell (?) Brand and they were ordered through Amazon. They came as a 3 piece set . Other options are available, and these are actually known as "pounce wheels" and are used to mark patterns on wood plastic and such through a patterns, they also work very well as riviting tools. It will take a bit of getting used to the feel and the handeling of them but they beat the soup out of the Trumpeter tool. These are aluminum  and the trumpeter tool Iis plastic and is iffy at best.

Doug

That rivet tool is a must have for the bench. Where oh where did you get it Doug?

Little more folks...

Yeah Jay, no complaints so far... Its just a bit odd building this styly of kit, but so far a great build and absolutely no fit issues at all! Any way, here are the screw holes plugged and puttied, after a rough sanding, a bit of primer should show how much more to do.

The third plug (up front) it pushed in a tad too far but no problem...

And the tail is attached.

Assy. the wings...

Well like I thought, the putty shrunk a bit, Just a good buffing down and another coat og primer should do it. PS, I'm still learning how to use rivet tool, I promise I'll try to do better the next time.

Tis all for now... light schedule this week so I'll try to get more done before the end of the week.

Take care all!

Doug

Tom, I did think about getting one for my Stuka. But I do fancy having the engine panels off with the engine on show. But not really decided yet.