2015 Messerschmitt Bf 109 Group Build

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Allen109

SchattenSpartan : Why wait for decal setting solution? Its just vinegar diluted with water.

I thought that stuff smelled familiar....

 Totally unrelated in subject matter but related in why I'm not yet building a 109 in here yet is because I started a project around the first part of November (since I had two months of free benchtime between builds) that was supposed to be a touch up on a 1970 Dodge Challenger that I built when I was 14 years old (lets see that was..............32 years ago! ). All I was going to do was paint a hood, hood scoop and rear spoiler from a spare kit that I recently acquired and shelve the model again and be done in more than enough time for the 109 GB.  THAT is NOT what happened. 

I started with this:

and it quickly turned into this:

and it soon turned from the original 340 Six Pack engine here:

to the upgraded 340 Six Pack engine that I have now and am still adding detail here:

the wheels went from here (and the original tires are on the right-the Goodyears you see here will not be used):

to here: (these are the tires that WILL be used and these are the rears-the fronts are a tad bit smaller. These were robbed from a 66 Mustang model I had and I still need to work out the white lettering)

and things like the instrument panel went from this:

to this (the instrument panel is still all original parts too):

and along with wheels and other small items, from this :

to this:

Without getting in a hurry , I'm trying to be completed with this here in the coming month , or maybe two, and I'll be in here building away. Until then I'll be around frequently as your host. 

Allen109

SchattenSpartan : Why wait for decal setting solution? Its just vinegar diluted with water.

I thought that stuff smelled familiar....

SchattenSpartan : Why wait for decal setting solution? Its just vinegar diluted with water.

Dayuum Clemens!! You're sure in hyperdrive here! Looking good pal! 

That looks very nice, SS. Nice coloring. I really like how you've done the fuel line.

As promised, I got an update for you guys as well:

Everything is built completely OOB with the exception of two cables on the right cockpit wall.

The Eduard Royal Class is truly a fantastic kit to work with and there were no fit issues whatsoever so far. The level of detail in the cockpit is really good as well and more than good enough for 1/48 without any need for AM extras.

I really like Joe's (lawdog's) approach on painting cockpite and this is basically my attempt at getting mine to look at least somewhat like his efforts. I'm not sure if it worked, but I like the look of it.

I started out by spraying everything in Tamiya's semi-gloss black. The RLM 66 is from Gunze's acrylic line and was sprayed in several thin coats to let some of the black show through in all the recesses.
All the deatil painting was done using Tamiya and Vallejo paints, applied with a fine brush and a toothpick.
I finished the cockpit by applying a heavy black-brown oil wash to bring out all the details and add some color variation.

I ran out of Micro-Sol so the decals have to wait untill I can get a new bottle from my LHS.

All that's left now are the seatbelts and Eduard included some lovely HGW fabric belts as well, so this should be fun!

And just when everybody who knows me well enough starts wondering how I managed to restrict myself to just one kit:

It wouldn't be me If I didn't start working on at least another one as well, right? So yeah, here's the other one included in the box. 

You might notice the IP of the G-6 does have some decals on it. The reason for that is me trying punch out all the dials and apply them induvidually without a decal softener. It worked well enough to not be noticeable once it is in place with a closed canopy (I'll build my G-6 all closed up), but the open canopy of the G-2  means I'll finish the other IP the proper way.

The plan is to build one as a Finnish G-6 and the other one as Wilcke's G-2.

I hope you like them... 

Cheers, Clemens 

Looks like you're off to a great start on your engine! I knew you were gonna be the first one with some progress to show.

Doug: This one's gonna be interesting. That's some very nice work on the engine!

Craig: Same goes for you. Some good looking progress already! I really like Gunze's version of RLM 02. It just sprays so incredibly well and it looks pretty close to the color plates Jack posted.

Joe: As usual, your big 109 looks amazing! Some very impressive scratchbuilding!

Mike: You seem to be off to a good start as well. Looking great there!

Lostagain: I already got all the decals I need. Thanks for the offer though! I got you added to the front page.

John, nomad, Mike, Zvezda: I added you to the front page as well. Welcome aboard!

Allen: I added your big G-6 to the build list as well.

Those Hasegawa 109's are good kits. One of these days I'm going to have to do another one with the skills I've gotten here from all you fine folks! A clean bench..................Wow!

Was digging though a box of books and found this:

So while I was waiting I started re-reading the book as it's been 20+ years from the first time I cracked this tome. What better way to get familiar with my planned build?

Workspace has been cleared of excess clutter otherwise I may end up with a bizarre 'what if' 109 sportin' sidewinders and napalm which would have really been a game changer for the Battle of Britain.

So here's what's in the box other than the instructions:

Wow a Hasegawa kit that includes external ordinance! The drop tank and bomb will go to the spare parts bin.

That's all I got done before bedtime. Hopefully can start cutting plastic this weekend but depends on other factors like wife, kids, changing oil... Oh and how much I sit around

Ok gents, I almost got the cockpit work on my Royal Class done. the only thing I still have to add are the IP decals.

I didn't have access to a computer the last couple of days (was visiting a friend), but I got some pictures of my progress to show you tomorrow.

Of course I followed along on my phone and there's some really nice stuff being posted in here. I'll get the build list updated tomorrow and If I have enough time I'm also going to write some longer comments on everyone's builds.

Thanks guys!  Gotta admit it feels a little weird not painting wood grain or installing rigging & turnbuckles though,  but I'm having a blast so far! 

Joe, that's what I love about 1/32, especially for WWII stuff.  Let's one really go hog wild on the details.  As an example, here's a comparison between the 109 and a 1/32 WWI Roland......

Nice progress so far Mike! Man I love super detailed pits. Looks like this one's gonna be one for the books!

Nice start Mike, some nice detail going in there.

Nice to see all the WIP's so early into the GB.  Had a feeling this one would start off like gangbusters.

Been able to make some headway on the 'pit.  Going with the kit offering and using the Aires set as a guide, this is where it stands thus far.  The most time consuming step was removing all the molded in seatbelt detail.  Was able to snag the resin rudder pedal supports from the Aires kit.  I'll most likely be using the Aires breech cover as well.  Both IP's look nice, so I'll probably build 'em both and then decide which one to go with.

Thanks, mustang1989.

Good to see this GB underway. Good starts, gents.

Nice selection Mike, that's quite a handful for one GB. Look forward to the 32nd G-6. I have that kit and was considering it, but wanted to go for an easier scheme.

I'll be looking forward to this Zvezda! Clemens will get you in on the intro post! Welcome aboard pal!

Hello and happy new year to everyone.

Please count me in  as well for this. I cannot miss being a member of this great Jagdgeschwader

I will begin with something quick and easy, ITALERI's Bf-109 F-4 in 1/72.

Hope to have time and appetite for more Emils, Friendrieches and Gustavs later on.

I'll be lucky to finish one this year! You're a better man than me! lol

Thanks, mate! Heck, this is the cut-down version, at one point I was considering eight 109s! But I need to control my overall number of builds for the year, and have three from last year to finish even after the two that will be done this weekend that are part of last year's tally... I have them stacked up ready to go, I'll get a shot of the 2015 roster (not counting three or four that are not here yet...)

Cheers, M/TB379

What a line up THAT  is!!!! Clemens will get you in the intro soon and welcome to the GB Thunderbolt!!!

Hi Mustang -- at last, here's my build schedule for this GB:

Progressing in no particular order:

Hasegawa 1:48 Bf 109 G-2 (Hans Trautloft)

Hasegawa 1:32 Bf 109 G-6 (Eric Hartmann)

Airfix 1:72 Bf 109 E-4 (Franz von Werra)

Hobbycraft Bf 109 D (AM early war scheme)

I look forward to making a start, and will hopefully work through these four during the year.

Cheers, M/TB379

Bring it Tom! Lookin' forward to it!

Nice start-ups here!

I am diverting to my alternate in order to get going this weekend, pending approval from Stang and SS. My second planned build will now be my first, due to an AM snafu for the G-10 (which I now plan for a later date). I am going with the 1/32 Dragon Wing Tech E-4. A BoB bird. I've heard this kit is well done and look forward to it. The scheme will be a battle weary "Achtung Anfanger", 'black 6' yellow nose...complete with a bomb. This, from JG51.

Bit of a long winded post tonight.

Some progress was made.

I opened up the access panel for the fuselage. I cut out a new door from soda can aluminum and then used a drill and sharp blade to cut out the hole. Clean up was quick and then I fabricated a backing plate.











Today some detailing for the fuel ports occurred. Spouts were fabricated and made so that I could attach lines later. They may not be 100% accurate but they do work for what I want.






It was a good day I think.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Happy New Year.



Joe

No problem dude! That's what we're all here for aint it? You're doing great here bud!

Thanks Joe.  As you can tell, I'm still learning.

mustang1989

jgeratic

what primer colour was underneath.

flyerduke: This has EVERYTHING to do with how the color shade turns out. I usually go with a darker color primer on my lighter final coats. I can always lighten it up with additional passes until I feel it's going to be the shade I want.

jgeratic

what primer colour was underneath.

Craig, no problem.  Some other things to consider is how dense you sprayed them on, and what if any, primer colour was underneath.   Acrylics do dry fast to the touch, but they might still be curing till the following day, and end up looking lighter?

regards,

Jack