2015 Messerschmitt Bf 109 Group Build

TB - thank you very much! I can't wait to see yours come along.

Mustang - thank you as well. I appreciate all your work putting this on. As for photos, I guess the first one is my favorite for an overall pic.

-BD-

BD, love it. that's an awesome job on that scheme, you have really pulled that off nicely.

Ye, I did ad a drop of that to my Flory and it did help. Will have to try mixing it better in future.

MMM, a Luftwaffe GB. I think i might have a kit or two for that

Brandon, splendid build on this desert based Emil.  

Many shy away from Luftwaffe subjects with fuselage mottling, but you took it head on and tackled a scheme that included the wing surfaces as well - nicely done!

regards,

Jack

Brandon,

Excellent work! You nailed the mottling of your desert bird.

Keep it up.

Kim

Brandon: You've got it bud! I'll get 'er posted up soon!

TB: Wait a minute. I think I've got that one too!

I finally got around to adding the 109 GB badge to my signature this morning when I saw I could not access Imageshack. Customer service finally contacted me and they had problems with their sytem and should be up and running within 78 hours. All my 109 GB and WIP pictures are gone for the moment but should be restored soon.

EDIT: all back up again

Good news Ernie! I was wonderin' what the hek was going on.

Bish... Excellent finish! I figured that with what you were able to do with a 72nd that you could really shine with this one (32nd) . Really a super build!  Hope you will consider more large scales.

Doug

It's really great to see you there Doug!!

Rigidrider

Bish... Excellent finish! I figured that with what you were able to do with a 72nd that you could really shine with this one (32nd) . Really a super build!  Hope you will consider more large scales.

Doug

 

Thanks Doug, i do have about 10 more in the stash, so this definatly won't be my last.

Good to see you back.

Lookin' forward to it John!

Finally got something going on the bench for this one.  Because of the back log of BG's, I opted to go to a smaller scale in hopes of a quicker build - not so as you will see ...

Still an Emil and the Airfix brand, but in 72nd scale.   This is their newer tool, first problem being the IP decals which are too big.  Easy fix though, just trim them after application.

After some research, the above was confirmed by others.  The next blemish to discover was the wing root detail was missing on the starboard fuselage, but beautifully rendered on the port half section.

Last one isn't that much of a problem (usual to putty and sand this area anyways), but the engraved panel lines on both fuselages just trail off to nothingness:

Any Seinfeld fans out there, they will get this;

regards,

Jack

Man Jack that sucks!! Hang in there pal and I'll be watching for the remedy here......

It's great to see all the recent posters in here. It's nice to know that the upgrades haven't run you guys off. I thought everybody had folded up shop and left the way things were going.

Keep up the great work everyone,, been watching from a distance but still here man!

Great to see you handi!!

Jack,

That IP is nuts, but fixable. The one that gets my goat is the wing root issue. HOW do you miss that during QC. That's gonna be a tougher fix. You can handle it though. Looking forward to the build.

BK

Thanks everyone for the encouragement, and Mike, I went back to check your build of the same kit.  If it turns out near as well as your's did, I will be more than satisfied.

Here is my solution for the missing wing root detail.  I had thought of using a strip of plastic sheet, but there isn't anything thin enough for the scale.  I suppose I could of sanded beforehand, or even afterwards once glued to the fuselage, to arrive at a proper thickness.  I know from working in the past with the Evergreen product, it tends to curl up when sliced really thin.  Combined with liquid cement, I'm not sure if it would of been more mess than anything else.

1.  Four layers of masking are taped together, and then cut into strips to make a masked trough for Tamiya's liquid surface primer.

2.  Brushed on three layers, waiting about 2 mins each time as well as another short wait before removal of tape.

3.  After drying overnight, a few passes with some fine sandpaper.  A sewing needle is used to create holes for the final details.

I think the primar stage will really tell how successful this solution was.  Also, once painted, the root areas is dark while fuselage is light grey - so that helps give the illusion of separated detail.

regards,

Jack

Man I'll tell you Mike, that's the attitude to have. It just seemed like a freekin' ghost town in here for a bit. Glad to see everybody chiming in.

 You know fellas I have to apologize here a bit. I got off on an automotive modeling kick in November of last year and am learning so much cool stuff and having so much fun at it that I pretty much switched from aviation to automotive here for a bit. At first I thought I could build my truck that I'm working on and my 109 side by side. After 7 months of building this truck, that aint happening. I will , however, be here non-stop to facilitate this group build because I do enjoy seeing all these awesome builds and having a great group of folks around in which to build these masterpieces. You guys rock! Your GB host, Joe

Was able to get some work done on the double build. All the flying surfaces and ordnance pylons are attached

I am still here as well.  Just lurking in the background and watching the great builds going on.   Struggling on another build.  My new job has changed my hours and finding it hard to hit the bench.

Kim

Dang Johnny ! Two at once eh? Will be watching! Good to see you as well pal.

Well if it aint good ol' moose!! Man do I ever here you on the changed work hours. I used to be able to get up every morning at 4:30 and have a couple of hours at the bench. Now I wake up at 3:30 every morning to hit the bench for 45 minutes to an hour. Job changes can do a number on benchtime. The good news is that I'm off 3 days a week now. Sorry I won't rub that one in too bad.....

Don't have to rub it in.  I have Fridays off.  Nice when the kids and wife are at school.  I get some gaming in and bench time.  Just not a lot of time during the week.  By the time my wife and I get the kids in bed I have about an hour or so before bed.

But on the bright side the new job is one I can see retiring from in 20 years and the pay is a heck of a lot better.

That equalls more kits ( just don't tell my wife)

Kim

Still around myself.  

Just a ton going on and not much time to post anything.  I still keep somewhat current with the updates from everyone.

Joe

I hear you on that moose!! lol

Heya Joe!!!! For a while there I didn't spend as much time on the forums due to just not hitting the bench enough. I'm finding a better balance these days it seems. I'm also not under the gun of a show right around the corner. It's really good to see you round these parts as well buddy!