2015 Messerschmitt Bf 109 Group Build

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

<Matt

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 haul and really well done and very much deserved.

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.

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

Way to go, Joe! Very nice! Congrats!

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

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-

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-

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

Well, I hope you all aren't getting tired of me yet. In addition to the E7 I picked up a while back and started fiddling with lately, I just stopped by the consignment shelf at the local shop and picked up an Academy (Hobbycraft mold) 1:48 G6 with Hartmann's markings. It had an aftermarket PE set for the cockpit rail, storage locker and trim wheel, as well as a resin cockpit set. Both are of unknown (to me) origin, but for $18 I couldn't turn it down. (I also picked up a 1:48 Tamiya P-47M for $30).

I need to stop going there on my lunch breaks.

-BD-

BrandonD

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?

Thanks Brandon. I probably won't do the contest thing, although I have considered it. In my past life I have been a little too serious about sports for my own good so I am trying to stay away from competitive type stuff. I don't think I would embarrass myself, but it might take some of the fun out of it for me. I am pretty mellow, now that I am an old man, so maybe one day.

Jay

Still working on some of the little things. 

Jay

Thanks Jay , Tom and Brandon!

Tucohoward

BrandonD

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?

Thanks Brandon. I probably won't do the contest thing, although I have considered it.

Jay

Jay: I strongly urge you to reconsider based on what I'm seeing here. You sir have really strong candidates for the winners circle.

Thanks Joe. I did go to the Model Classic in Northern Virginia on Saturday and had a good time. Didn't bring anything, but I thought about it. In the end I couldn't figure out any safe way to transport a model with what I had on hand at that moment(Saturday morning). I do feel I could have competed, but am fine not having done so. I am also totally fine with anyone who wants to model competitively. Once again, Joe, nice collection of hardware you brought home.

Jay

Up on it's legs. I always like getting to that point.

Jay

Tucohoward

Up on it's legs. I always like getting to that point.

Mustang

I've cleared most of my previous projects off my workbench and will start on my 109 soon.

Radial

Is that the 8th AF Museum off Interstate 95 in Georgia?

plasticjunkie- I think the 8th A.F. Museum is in Florida

My bezels showed up!!! So long stock instrument panel!(I hope)

Allen

I live in Central Florida. I think you are thinking about Kermit Weeks Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Fl.

The 8th AF Museum is right off I95 in Georgia. Just googled it :   mightyeighth.org/exhibits

I have driven by that place a million times. I have to plan a visit there.

Looking good, Jay. I love it when they get up on their own two feet. Now to put some pants on it?

-BD-

Go for it Ernie!

BrandonD

Looking good, Jay. I love it when they get up on their own two feet. Now to put some pants on it?

Plasticjunkie,

The 8thAF museum is actually in Pool, GA just a wee bit north of Savannah. It's right off 95.

Plan AT LEAST 4 hours, the whole day if you have it. There is that much to see.

Cheers,

Bob

Thanks Bob... I live in the Metro Atlanta area and have just added it to my summer to do list! Thanks again!!!

Can't make it this time to the 8th Museum. We will be driving by it on I95 on our way to Columbia to attend our daughter's graduation next weekend at USC. Maybe next time with more time to spare.

Jay

That Gustav paint looks awesome!

Morning all,,, I'm finally able to start my next 109. This will be a 21st Century kit, Bf109 F-4 1/32 scale with an interior PE fret by Eduards, some white metal landing gear and a Tru-Detail resin seat.

My subject will be Black 1 Flown by Hauptmann Kurt Brandel, Staffelkapitan , 5./Jg53, stationed at Cosimo/Sicily Feb. 1942. Hauptmann Brandel so resisted the newer "F" that even after the staffel had received and were flying the newer aircraft, he refused to surrender his "E" until all sources of spare parts had eventually dried up.

In May 1942 he assumed command of II./Jg3 , and Nov. 3 1943, he was reported missing over the North Sea after attacking a formation of B26 Marauders. Sometime later his body washed up on shore. He had scored 35 kills with Jg53 and another 145 with Jg3.

Thanks, and pictures to follow soon!

Doug

plasticjunkie

Allen

I live in Central Florida. I think you are thinking about Kermit Weeks Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Fl.

I was very happy to have visited there just a few days before they closed to the public early last year.

Jay, I sure like your paint job.

Thanks fellows! I appreciate the comments. Doug, looking forward to pics. I hope everyone is coming along with their builds. The pace of this GB seems to have slowed, but it would be hard to match the first few months. That was pretty crazy.

Jay

Hey Jay... Yeah I've noted most all have slowed, but I guess with spring time comes yard work and other out door items that (dare I say it) detracts from building time. (Drat) , But, we will continue to build! LOL...By the way, The paint on your latest is Top Notch bar none! Excellent job!

Doug