2015 Messerschmitt Bf 109 Group Build

Thanks Joe! The first photo is fine. Really nice job on the pickup!

Jay

I couldnt remember if I had posted this picture of my 109 G-6 Late version yet. If I had, sorry. It is not 100% complete as I still have a few small bits to add and a few other decals. I have done some weathering using pastels chalks around the engine exhaust and I've added a light earth colored was. I dont think I had added the wash yet when this picture was taken a few weeks ago. I'm hoping to have it all buttoned up in the next day or so.

Good ol' Karaya 1! Looks great so far jelliott!

Bobby Gibbes and his Bf 109 G2 Trop

In Libya in 1943, Australians from 3 Squadron RAAF 'captured' a Bf 109 "Black 6"

Which I made up for this GB:

Bobby Gibbes as Squadron CO, had the markings redone as his personal aircraft, which I did for the Aces GB:

And had his photo taken with it:

Which is where the inspiration came for making this model in the first place:

The plane went full circle and ended up as "Black6" in the IWM Duxford Collection.

Thanks for watching

Piers

Lost, those both look right on. 

Is the Gibbes figure altered from the spares bin?

regards,

Jack

Man that is a great idea for those builds. I'm glad to see that you finished them up for the group build! Thank you for being a part of this group build lost. It's builds like this from all the participants that helped to make this a great group build.

Let me know which ones you want posted in the intro post and I'll get 'em there.

Thanks for the kind words and hosting the group build Mustang

The moment I saw that photo a few years ago, I was always going to build it in Gibbes' markings. Then there was the inspiration of the 109 GB and the Aces GB. Then the LHS had a special on 1/48 Hasegawa kits including the 109 G2 Trop.

So it just had to happen. Initially I was going to just build Gibbes', but I thought I would start building it as Black 6 before overmarking it as Gibbes', just as really happy. I suppose I should now repaint it as Black 6 at Duxford (before it crashed).

For the photo, please use the profile of "Black 6"

Jack,

Thanks for the kind words. The figure was converted from the Tamiya 1/48 figure of Montgomery. I researched Monty and Gibbes, both were around 5'6" so that seemed right. Trouble is, he did not look as tall as he should from the original photo, no matter how I shot it.

Measuring the figure, it is actually 5'0" - no wonder it doesn't look right... maybe I will redo him a bit taller sometime...

And I have to say I am enjoying your miniscule but great Hanriot build.Piers

Gotcha posted lostagain. Again , a beauty of a build and many, many thanks for taking part in this group build.

One of my biggest regrets was not completing a 109 for my own GB. I can only say at this point that when the automotive modeling bug bit me, it bit hard. I hope to return to aircraft some time later on this year when I get through with my current '54 Chevy Panel Wagon build I'm in right now for my Red Hot and Rollin' GB for 2016.

Thanks to everyone for another awesome 109 GB!!

Thanks Mustang, and thanks for hosting.

I have occasionally looked at the RH&R GB, your wagon is looking good. Some good stuff happening there, I really should try a non plane build once the current planes are finished...

Hey everyone.  As some of you might know, I had a life changing thing happen and I was out of the model building bit while moving and all.  I have finally gotten settled down (as much as possible), have a new home, and have started building again.  I had entered this GB but was not able to finish it.  Well, as they say, better late then never.  Finally finished her up.  Not my best build (getting back into it is taken some time ), but looks nice on the shelf.  LOL.  Enjoy.

Eagle90

It's really great to see you around again Eagle. Sorry to hear what happened to your wife bud. Still lifting up prayers for you pal. I almost lost my wife in February due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. Scary stuff but she survived it all and we are blessed to have her here. Take care and will be in touch.

Your pic is posted on the wall of fame up front BTW.

Worth waiting for Bobby, nice job. Good to see you back at the bench.

mustang1989

It's really great to see you around again Eagle. Sorry to hear what happened to your wife bud. Still lifting up prayers for you pal. I almost lost my wife in February due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. Scary stuff but she survived it all and we are blessed to have her here. Take care and will be in touch.

Your pic is posted on the wall of fame up front BTW.

 

That is so awesome to hear your wife is fine!  Hug and kiss her every day!    And thank you for the prayers.  Greatly appreciated.

Thanks!  Feels good to have it done.  

Eagle90

Bish

Worth waiting for Bobby, nice job. Good to see you back at the bench.

 

Thanks Bish!  Good to be up and building again.

Eagle90

 

mustang1989

It's really great to see you around again Eagle. Sorry to hear what happened to your wife bud. Still lifting up prayers for you pal. I almost lost my wife in February due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. Scary stuff but she survived it all and we are blessed to have her here. Take care and will be in touch.

Your pic is posted on the wall of fame up front BTW.

 

 

 

 

That is so awesome to hear your wife is fine!  Hug and kiss her every day!    And thank you for the prayers.  Greatly appreciated.

Thanks!  Feels good to have it done.  

Eagle90

 

 

handiabled

Congrats on a great 109. Good your back in the saddle again

 

Thank you!  I think I'll get on a roll here soon.  

Eagle90

Thunderbolt379

Eagle -- great job finishing a nice model, and deepest commiserations on your difficult times. Good to be back in the saddle, I bet. Cheers, Mike/TB379

 

Thank you!  It does feel pretty good.  Have to get used to my new set up.  The one I had before was much bigger and I was used to the layout.  LOL!  I frequently sit there and look around trying to find something.    That, and I don't have the family saying I'm stinking up the house now that I have the paint booth.  LOL!

Nice work, Eagle. Glad to see you making itback to the bench.

Side note - what about a 2017 109 build? Eduard has released its gorgeous G and F series, and I somehow just realized that I've apparently been stashing these and have something like eight 109s I need to build.

-BD-

If somebody wants to run one of those that would be great! I might be up for a co-hosting job if anyone is interested in taking the reigns.

Eagle, good to see you back, and that is a well done Gustav, really like those colours.

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Just noticed my completed Emil isn't up on the front page.  Joe? ...

regards,

Jack

jgeratic

Eagle, good to see you back, and that is a well done Gustav, really like those colours.

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Just noticed my completed Emil isn't up on the front page.  Joe? ...

regards,

Jack

 

 

BrandonD

Nice work, Eagle. Glad to see you making itback to the bench.

Side note - what about a 2017 109 build? Eduard has released its gorgeous G and F series, and I somehow just realized that I've apparently been stashing these and have something like eight 109s I need to build.

-BD-

 

Thank you BD.  Good to be building again.

2017 109 GB!?  Hummmm.  

jgeratic

Eagle, good to see you back, and that is a well done Gustav, really like those colours.

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Just noticed my completed Emil isn't up on the front page.  Joe? ...

regards,

Jack

 

 

Thank you Jack.  I looked up colors for those and specifically Barkhorn's.  Got close I think, but not exact. Thanks again.

Eagle90

jgeratic

Eagle, good to see you back, and that is a well done Gustav, really like those colours.

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Just noticed my completed Emil isn't up on the front page.  Joe? ...

regards,

Jack

 

 

Thanks Joe!

regards,

Jack