2015 Messerschmitt Bf 109 Group Build

Ok guys, the mug designs are all done now!

All of you should recieve a PM with your personal design either today or tomorrow (depends on how much time I got today)

BTW, we already have 36 participants and 44 builds in the line up, so this one's definitely going to be a blast!

Jay: A K-4 sure would be interesting. What do you think of the Trumpeter kits compared to Hasegawa's big 109s?

Nathan: Some nice photos! Do you happen to have anything on Wilcke's G-2? I was only able to find one photo of it so far...

Zack: Sounds good. What scale is it?

Thats gonna be cool with the K-4 in the line up! 

Thanks, Joe. It's the 1/32 kit that came out earlier this year. From what I've heard, they are going to do a K-4 as well. That would sort of complete the line for them, although their F is really much closer to a G-2.

Jay

Dang Jay! That's a good looking build man! Is that the 24th scale or 32nd scale kit from Trumpeter? I used the stock "legs" on my 24th scale Trumpeter kit and almost wished I would have went with  a metal set. It's still holding up well but there's alot of weight on those plastic OOB legs.

And I see Zack's in with a 1/24th scale Trumpeter G-6 build. Another big build joins the ranks! Cool! 

I like the idea of yellow 12 better. Black and white pics are just a brain teaser.

I would say its easy to eliminate red as being a possibility. 

Trumpeter Bf109G-6 (Early) please :)

All the best for 2015 Guys and Dolls :)

Zack

Right, Hungarian, thanks Nathan.

That's a beauty, Jay. Really like your camo/mottling/exterior. Great work.

The Hungarian markings were a mystery to me too, 'til Nathan straightened me out.

And another amazing build from you! Some great work all around!

Thanks guys. The profile I was working from initially was from MMP and showed it as blue 12. In Brett Green's book on late war camo he refers to it as red 12. However, I was steered to a great reference with a very detailed account of this plane, and it says yellow 12. The book is from JaPo and is "Luftwaffe Over Czech Territory-1945 Part II, Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10/U4 Production & Operational Service". Fantastic book for anyone interested in late war 109 camo. Also, the Montex set I used said yellow 12.

Jay

Nice looking Hungarian machine. I've read some folks think it might be blue 12?

Nice looking 109, but I have not seen those markings before. What nationality are those.

Finished this one last night so the bench is clear for the start. This is the new Trumpy G-10. A little more expensive than the RoG G-10, but easier to build and not the Erla version, so we need both. Used some AM stuff. Eagle Parts spinner and battery box, G-Factor gear legs, and BarracudaCast wheels.

Jay 

LOLOL... Didn't think about that! LOL...Take care guys! Have a great (but safe) New Year celebration!

Looking forward to another great styrene year.

Doug

Bish

Rigidrider

PSSS... Except for Bish... Hes got about a 9 (?) hr jump on us! LOL...

Ye, but then I have to finish 9 hours earlier than you guys

Same here, but with 10 hours difference...

Rigidrider

PSSS... Except for Bish... Hes got about a 9 (?) hr jump on us! LOL...

Ye, but then I have to finish 9 hours earlier than you guys

Rigidrider

PSSS... Except for Bish... Hes got about a 9 (?) hr jump on us! LOL...

Haha. No kidding. Is it midnight local time or midnight 0000GMT, "ZULU" time as our reference? Now, we're really splitting hairs! Then we'll all start at the same time..that is...except those of us who have to work on New Years Eve.

PSSS... Except for Bish... Hes got about a 9 (?) hr jump on us! LOL...

By the way Joe & Clemens... Just went back to re-scope the Line up... Holy Crap!!! What a good looking roster! This indeed will be an EPIC GB by the looks of it! Loads of talent and thankfully some new names to build with!

Er... if anyones counting, 4MORE DAYS!!!!!

Doug

Handi... Welcome! You and Herman never fail to do great builds!

Zack...As was mentioned earlier, the new RMX G-6 and 10 are very nice kits and affordable to boot. Otaki, Arii, Fujimi, all make affordable kits but would need some PE for the office, all nicely detailed and engineered but sadly lacking in the pit area. I like the older Matchbox kits and as always, the Hasagawa line usually pleases. Welcome aboard!

Doug

Thanks Guys,,,,, Herman and I are looking forward to all the builds that you and everyone else signed on are doing as well!  Should be an epic GB!

handiabled

Welcome !!    Gents the little man has been tapping away at the keyboard,,, looks like he wants to build a 1/32 Cyber Hobby Bf109E-7 Trop ........ of course he will throw some pe and god knows what else in it as well....... he's very head strong

Looking forward to seeing that one handi.

Man it's great to see you in here handi! Can't wait to see your build!!!!!

Welcome !!    Gents the little man has been tapping away at the keyboard,,, looks like he wants to build a 1/32 Cyber Hobby Bf109E-7 Trop ........ of course he will throw some pe and god knows what else in it as well....... he's very head strong

Revell's new 1/32 Bf109G-6 and G-10 are hot tickets right now and welcome to the Group Build Zack!

Of course you can still join. This GB hasn't even started yet, so there's plenty of time left.

There are lots of 109 kits out there, with prices ranging from relatively cheap to really expensive. Is there anything particular you have in mind? (scale, version, pilot/unit/nation)

Suggest what? A kit? Markings?  Otaki 109G (ebay) is a great little kit.  Hasegawa, Zvezda, Eduard also make great 109's  Revell's new 109G6 & 109G10 in 1/32 are real nice as well if not a bit over engineered...  Pro Modeler 109G10 (1/72) is another choice. You'll need to fine one on eBay.

Seasons's greetings to everyone.

If it is OK to join this GB still, could you please help me out with a Me109 suggestion

Zack