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Thank you very much guys I really didn't think it would turn out as well as it did.
MustangI need to do some work on several other GB's (including the ones coming up that I'm hosting). However, that being said, I do have an old Hase 1/32 E in my stash that keeps tuggin at my pant leg.
Thanks again guys. It was really fun.
Steve
Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.
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The funny thing is, I'm just putting the wraps on an Avia S199 of my own, similar to Steve's! I did just pick up one of the AZ Models "joy packs" of Bf109s, so I can use some of the leftover markings I have in the spares pile. I'll be throwing in with one of these as soon as I get the bench cleared up.
On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister
Little more last night...
Little bit of filler where the wing center section meets the engine under cowling...and fill in the wheel wells with "canvas" (actually a .010 x.375 strip of plastistruct) I will add stitching when paint sets up.
If you ever build this kit, take my word for it... Every one of the 4 I've ever built needs a .015 strip added to the area shown here in the photo, and being held by the tweezers. If not your hatch (center) section will sit too low and not line up with the front and rear pieces of the canopy and even though I intend to show open, force of habit... I automatically add.
Another hint, when installing the struts of the landing gear, I always drill a hole in both the leg and the wing root mount and super glue a straight pin in,(clipped down to appropriate length) then use a spot of quick dry epoxy to secure the pieces together. This is one of the weakest set ups I've ever seen. Not doing a reinforcement of some sort will leave you with a 109 Sphinx.
More later my friends...
Doug
When Life Hands You A Bucket Of Lemons...
Make Lemonade!
Then Sell It Back At $2 Bucks A Glass...
Busted that one right out Steve! Great work and nice to see an unusual version of the vaunted 109. BRAVO!!!
Steve - The plane looks great. Well done.
I'm truly amazed at the quality and speed of the builds in this GB. Really outstanding stuff. Unfortunately, I'm going to take a few weeks off from this GB. I've been neglecting my F-107 for the Century GB. It's about 75% complete, so I'm going to get busy on that plane. Once I'm done with it, I'll focus my full attention toward the 109. I'll keep poppin' in to monitor the great work that is going on here.
Craig
Nice job on the Avia, Steve. Turned out great!
Jay
The Mighty Mo says no.
Great job on the Avia and the Dio !!
Love that Avia!
I have a Czech one, and as soon as I can figure out how to do a decent panel line wash, I'll be closing up the canopy. Really love the history on the Israeli ones, though.
-BD-
Man Steve!! Your Avia came out great! As I was saying when you started your build, I just never knew these existed until now. I want to thank you not only for your entry, but the type of entry that it was to further my education and research in the 109 arena. Feel more than free to grab another kit and join in buddy!! I'll get this posted in the intro post pretty quick here and Jack is right. The photography is right on as well!
Thunder: Great progress man! You guys are smokin' by my normal build time. I wouldn't even dream of being this far at this point. I might have just made it out of the engine building phase! LOL
Tom: Great progress out of you as well and looking good! I like that stand/ jig you have there! I just recently acquired one.
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Hi Steve,
Great job on the Avia, I like the effective presentation, and photography is good too.
regards,
Jack
Steve,
Super nice job. That came out beautifully.
Brandon
On the bench:
A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!
2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed
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Very well done, Steve! She's come out an absolute treat! The diorama base sets it off perfectly and the finish is evocative of a service machine. Double thumbs up!
I'm plugging along on it's HC stablemate, the -D, next up is to repair the gunsight and fit the canopy, then she's ready for masking and paint.
I would describe it as a more trying kit than the Avia, not as well engineered (and by that I'm being kind, I'll tell the truth when I blog about it!)
Cheers, M/TB379
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OK,
The AVIA is finished. Here it is.
Comment's and critique's welcome.
Nice engine work Doug.
My wife and kids are leaving me home alone with the dogs. This means I will get cracking on my Bf 110G-4 and then onto my 109D.
I can't wait. All these great builds are motivating me to get working.
Moose ( Kim)
PSS... If the paint I have planned comes out as I hope it will , I will be a happy camper!
LOLOL... Thanks Joe... Staffel? No but I do have plans for at least 2 more, That is if its alright with you Heir Kapitan...
Man, I'm just enjoying the show... When I saw the line up, 1st timers, getting back inners, Moderate and old timers... Hey, I said it before and Ill say it again... ITS GONNA BE EPIC! Thanks my brutha!
PS.... Bish is keeping me busy too with Star Wars and Night hunters...But hey, Whos complaining??? Not Me!
I got the fuselage together and the engine compartment, with the cowlings lined up really nicely. Pretty challenging with this kit! The hard part is over, I hope. Wings, then I get to start on the really fun stuff. Hopefully sometime over the weekend!
Nice to see the progress here. Nice work, fellas!
-Tom
Doug:That looks friggin awesome so far! Man I've gotta say I sure enjoy having you in here building with us. Any chance you'll go for a staffel this time? lol
Vance:I could give you an extra "push" if it'll help. Git in here will ya? lol Good seein' you around man!
I could probably be talked into this one at SOME point this year.
Looks good there Doug, nice to see the engine fitted.
I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so
On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3
Nathan T falconmod I got a few more things attached late last night, the elevators, wings and the 2 piece engine cowling. John Whats sticking out of the wings on a G-6? Sorry, I forgot to remove those!
falconmod I got a few more things attached late last night, the elevators, wings and the 2 piece engine cowling. John
I got a few more things attached late last night, the elevators, wings and the 2 piece engine cowling.
John
Whats sticking out of the wings on a G-6?
On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38
1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier
I had planned to finish my current Stuka build before starting this one, but you guys are killing my resolve.
What's the over/under on how many builds in this GB end up in the magazine? Some amazing work so far.
- Steve
Man I cant believe we've got some builds close to finished already,,, GOOD! Just leaves MORE time to build 109s! Excellent work fellas!!!
Heres some more from pokey ole me...
Getting some of the major components done, One thing on this ( and many other) kit, is the center brace of the radiators are always too big. Its very minor and easily fixed but still an annoyance. The repair is the piece of .020 (white piece) of plastistruct in the center of the radiator cowling.
Ready to mount engine in the frame.
For once it actually fit well and didn't put up a fight.
And fitting the cowling on the nose and again if not for one minor high spot it fit well... The cowl wont be glued but once the prop is in place it wont come off due to gun barrels sticking out through it. Oh Well... Take care all! More this weekend.
Ditto comments above, those pits are looking awesome!
SS -- Special Hobby is a company of long standing now so I would expect them to have their act together. I have one or two of their older kits in my stash but not built one yet (if I'm thinking of the right company!) Limited run plastic parts, very nice resin details cast for them by True Details -- with care they should build up very nicely.
M/TB379
Thanks Everyone Tuco I am not a fan of the molded belts,,, I just have a hard time painting them realistically ,,, I may go the way of the fabric belts on the next build.
Lookin good, Handi! Really detailed!
Handi, Quickboost makes a very nice E seat in 1/32. Does have molded on belts, which aren't everybody's favorite, but can be made to look pretty decent.
Greetings Gentlemen… I know I’m bit late to the GB gathering. I’m just getting started (if you don't count my childhood) building models for, and eventually with, my 5 year old grandson. I have posted an intro in the introduction section of the forum.
Last week I checked in with Mustang1989 to ensure I could join. After getting the go ahead I ordered a Hasegawa 1/32 Messerschmitt BF109F-4 Trop. Should be here in a few days.
Went back and read this thread over the weekend. Some very serious talent here. It loolks like these GB’s are a great way to learn. I look forward to learning and meeting new friends.
Cheers,
Radial9
WOW guys, some real nice progress here, the GB is really getting off in full flow.
handi, that pit is looking amazing, just about ready for Hermann to climb aboard.
John, looking real good, your doing the scale proud.
I had an e-mail from HPH on Tues, the English was not brilliant, but they seem to have posted the parts, and no, there was no mention of price.
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