2015 Messerschmitt Bf 109 Group Build

Mike, I have had that happen before, though not with a complete post, but usually just the last couple of pics.

Jay - I just realized that's not a start, but that you're near completion, and WOW - I love the paint job on that thing. Planning to enter it into any contests?

Joe - I said it in the aircraft forum, but it bears saying here as well: Great job on that Emil. You nailed the yellow (and everything else).

-BD-

Mustang - CONGRATS on the wins! Those are some beautiful builds, and it's great to see them get the recognition they deserve.

Jay - great start on that. I love the spinner.

Bob - thanks for the pics. That's a great reference for the IP. And, can you imagine what a pain it would be to paint that leading edge waviness in something like 1:48?

Chris - welcome to the build. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with that kit. I had one as a kid, but I have no idea what happened to it. I have the prop, landing gear struts and a few other odds and ends in my spares box, but no sign of the main components, and I know I never finished it since the decal sheet is also in my spares box.

-BD-

Apologies, guys -- Photobucket has done something weird with its code generator. I swear the photos I put up last night were there when I clicked post, now they and the later comments of my last post are gone. I have no idea what's happening...

M

Way to go, Joe! Very nice! Congrats!

mustang1989

I went to the IPMS Houson Modelmania show this weekend and managed to slip out with this:

Joe, that's awesome and well deserved! Congrats!!!

Jay

Spartan, thank you. Unfortunately I had to make a choice. I realised that if I tried to get both builds ready for the model club tomorrow, i would probably get neither finished. So, I decided to concentrate on the Jagdpanther, which I finished last night, so now can focus on the engine. I really don't know how people can build 2 or even more builds at once, its just beyond me.

Joe, nice haul and really well done and very much deserved.

Thanks everybody!! I was already in shock that I got first place for those two but the Best Automotive one really shocked me!

Joe - Nice.!  I remember seeing that 190 go together last year!

<Matt

JOE... That is simple outstanding! Well deserved. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

I recently did , or tried to do, one of those but as a K4 conversion. The canopy ruined it for me, it was to thin. Although you can't widen it, I guess you could sand the sides of the fuselage narrower and scribe back lost detail. I ended up finishing it as it was, with a 1mm step on each side and gave it to my 3 year old grandson. It's hanging from his ceiling now. Someday I hope it will tickle his fancy to build a model or two.

Lawdog -- awesome result, I just love the finish! The base adds remarkably to the sense of realism, and that is just one beautiful model!

Mustang -- nice brass and woodwork! Sweet models that have garnered their deserved praise!

I manage a little progress as work has thinned out a tad -- I completed masking and seam work on two of the three projects, and applied the 65. Here's a shot of them with the flaps masked and mounted:

Nice work Mustang.  Way to bring home some brass and wood.

moose

Jay: Awesome work so far on that spinner and landing gear.

Bob: Nice pics!!!!

I went to the IPMS Houson Modelmania show this weekend and managed to slip out with this:

and this (although not an aviation subject I was proud of it nonetheless)

and this I was really proud of........... 

Dang, I missed way too much. Time to catch up!

Kevin: Welcome aboard! I got you added to the build list. Your build looks very good so far.

Jay: The paint job on your K-4 looks truly stunning! A very interesting scheme too! Some very nice, subtle weathering as well!

Brandon: I love your cockpit work! The amount of details in there is spectacular!

Joe: I'm a huge fan of your painting and weathering techniques and you never fail to utterly impress me! Great work all around on that Emil!

Bish: That engine is really taking shape now and she's a beauty!

Mike: The preshading on your assembly likne looks very nice!

I hope I didn't miss anyone here...

Cheers, Clemens

Excellent work, fellas! Lot's of inspiration!

I'm still around. I just took a bit of a break there. I am about 90% complete with my E-4, with decals applied today. Weathering to go. I'm proud of it so far. If all goes well it will be my personal best build ever!

Thats Awesome Bob! Where is this museum? I have th 3 volume set of books titled " The Mighty Eighth"abit pricy but a great reference. I've always bee fascinated by these brave men, and try to read all I can on them.

Doug

Here are a few pics of the Bf109 and the IP from one I took at the 8th AF Museum last week. 

Cheers,

Bob

lawdog114- Very nice!

I have been working on the smaller bits. G-Factor gear legs which I am trying out Alclad chrome on. Hopefully it will hold up to masking when I spray them with 76. BarracudaCast spinner that still needs it's oil wash. Quickboost gun barrels and exhaust. Barrels just painted black and drybrushed of Vallejo oily steel. Exhaust shields thinned on the edges for a more scale appearance.

Jay

Joe your builds are always in the top notch range and this one's no exception regardless of how little AM stuff you put into it. I hate to hear that about the wash but looks like you pulled that off nicely. I use the MIG stuff and haven't been let down yet. It's really good stuff.

It's always good to have you in here to learn something from as I enjoy watching you just sweep through a cockpit in literally one day with the fantastic results you have. Let me know which pic you want to use in the Completed Builds section and I'll get it there. Let me know when you're ready to get back in here and build another.

P.S. : Just where do you display all of these builds at? You have to have ALOT of built kits displayed somewhere.

Edit @ 4:15 a.m.: Got your build posted in the intro Joe!

Hey guys,

I am looking for a picture of the cockpit of the 109D.  I would like to add some more detail to my pit.  Does anyone have any or can direct me to where I can get some?

Thanks

moose ( Kim )

Nice work Joe.  I love the way the colors blend and make your e-4 come alive.  Very nice indeed.

As a side note I have finished up my other GB commitment and have started on my D.  I will be doing the night fighter and have started on the pit.

Kim

Great job, Joe! Really nice painting and weathering. I like it a lot.

Jay

I finished her up last night.  To recap, it's the delightful Tamiya Bf 109 E-4 in the JG 26 Markings of Gerhard Schopfel around August of 1940, at the height of the Battle of Britain.   Schopfel was very successful during the Battle and on August 18th, he scored four Hurricane's in one sortie and would amass a total of 45 kills by war's end. 

The kit was typical Tamiya and is one of their easier builds (aside from my cat sitting on it.....I won't go there again)  It's weakness is probably the cockpit, but in this case, I only added a True Details seat.  It got Quickboost guns and Ultracast wheels to spruce it up further.  I pieced together Schopfel's markings from various sheets I had on hand.  Strangely my black Flory wash started acting up and left chunks of clay (its a clay based product) everywhere, which took more effort to get it into the panel lines.  Perhaps my bottle is breaking down. I do love the war-weary appearence the wash leaves, but I may start looking at alternatives, such as the MIG stuff. 

Thanks for having me once again.... you guys are the greatest.  I may still be back with yet another, maybe Steinhoff's E-3. 

Joe 

Rigidrider

Jay, dont you get tired of people telling you what a magnificent job you do on these builds?

Rigidrider

Jay, dont you get tired of people telling you what a magnificent job you do on these builds? Well to bad, I'm telling you again, Fantastic!  Lololol...

Good to see the progress Allen!! Lookin' forward to more!