2015 Messerschmitt Bf 109 Group Build

Thanks Jack, I think Im going to give it a try. Can you post pictures directly from flickr? I faear I may not be as computer savy as you.

Doug

To not completely derail this thread, here's a photo of the Finnish G-6 I'm going to build (MT-451):

mustang1989

It's about time YOU showed up! Welcome aboard Nathan! Great to see you and talk to you again with that, and I quote, "Rich Texan Accent" . lol

I can't really compete with that, but I do have that Austrian accent if that's of any help

Oh and just for some mindless, silly fun, Christoph Waltz talking about the difference between Austrians and Germans:

This video is, of course, not to be taken completely seriously and more of a joke than anything else... 

Eagle: Got your entry updated!

Nathan: Nice to have you in here as well! That's a very interesting subject for sure!

mustang1989

Rigidrider

Hey all... Just saw a 109G Royal Class on E Bay any one interested....

Oh Clemens. Here Clemens, Clemens, Clemens! lol

Where? Where?!

On a more serious note, I think I got all the 109s I need. So why do I even have two Royal Class kits? Well, the answer is simple: The Royal Class is cheaper than buying two Profipacks and the fabric seatbelts (I hate PE belts) and comes with way more goodies. They also don't limit me to only building G-6s...

That 109 stash really is impressive though! I'm not trying to enter a stash contest with my 109s (that's what my 190s are for ). I simply got me those kits I'm most interested in and I have a plan for each one of them...

Rigidrider

By the by... I'm looking to make a break from PhotoBlunder, and it looks like Flickr offers (they claim) enough free storage to hold approx 500,000 photos, again, at no cost. Any Flickr users here? Ins, outs, ups, downs, drawbacks, honest opinions???

Hey Rigidrider,

Thanks for the info on the Otaki kit!  

"Eagle... Otaki kits are quite nice and fairly well detailed although sparse in the pit area... Nothing a good pe set wouldnt help. They were basic kits, made from sometime in the mid 80s into the early 90s. They are related to the Arii kits and realy only failed due to poor distribution. The man who started the company (in Japan) was determined to produce the best kit possible for the modest cost, and after several start up "Bumps" he did just that. Again, a poor distribution network caused the downfall of the company, not the product.

Doug"

Didn't know anything about it, so the info is much appreciated.  I took a better look at the kit and you are correct.  The cockpit is not very detailed, but the rest is nicely done!  Should be a good build.  Thanks again!

Eagle90

Great work on the transition everyone!  Tim is the man!

SS here is what I'm doing for the GB.  It's a 1/48 Otaki Bf109G.  Thanks for co-hosting!  Both you and mustang rock!

Eagle90

Tucohoward was with us (who were all in the 2012 Bf109 GB) in the most recent 109 GB. Without further ado I give you (and I hope he wont mind me posting this) Tucohowards 109 stash,

That outta keep ANY 109 fan busy for a while. 

It's about time YOU showed up! Welcome aboard Nathan! Great to see you and talk to you again with that, and I quote, "Rich Texan Accent" . lol

In with this nice late war Gustav from Croatia:

Its actually a G-14AS, which I'll make from this kit:

I'll have to rescribe a few things, use the small G-6 wheels and bumps, but use the tall tailwheel. I have some Montex Masks to use so I can better weather up the markings, otherwise its the usually stuff-Aires pit, Ultrascast wheels and exhaust, Eagle Parts spinner and batterybox. Hopefully my weathering skills can pull it off!

SchattenSpartan

I'm not entirely sure what exactly i'm going to build for this GB, but the Hasegawa G-6 and the Finnish G-6 from Eduard are definitely on my build list for 2015.

Here's the other 109 stuff I got in my stash:

I also have a second Hasegawa G-6 and the new Revell G-10, but I didn't fancy digging those out.

AM goodies include enough sets to completely dress up one of my big G-6s and a few decal sheets...

SchattenSpartan

Looks like everything worked out! Thanks a bunch, Tim!

PJ, I got you added to the build list! I personally prefer the Gustavs over the Emils, but I'm really looking forward to your build of this beauty!

I just recieved my latest issue of FSM today and I have to say your Sea Fury looks absolutely stunning! I might actually have to get me one as well now...

 

By the by... I'm looking to make a break from PhotoBlunder, and it looks like Flickr offers (they claim) enough free storage to hold approx 500,000 photos, again, at no cost. Any Flickr users here? Ins, outs, ups, downs, drawbacks, honest opinions???

LOLOL...

Rigidrider

Hey all... Just saw a 109G Royal Class on E Bay any one interested....

Hey all... Just saw a 109G Royal Class on E Bay any one interested....

ModelCrazy, 8.50+ Free Shipping, you got a good buy on that one!

................and there's handi!  Good to see you sir!

Nah, no Hartmann G-6 for me. One of my big G-6's is going to be a nice black/dark gray machine from JG 300 (field applied camo). The other one's either going to be another JG 300 one or Barkhorn's aircraft.

Be interested to see that 32nd G-6, are you doing that in Hartmann's markings or something else. I've got the same kit and did consider it, but didn't want to get into mottling for my first 32nd.

Great to see you both handi.

Got you added, welcome aboard!

Count Herman and I in,,, a 1/32 Trop something........................

I'm not entirely sure what exactly i'm going to build for this GB, but the Hasegawa G-6 and the Finnish G-6 from Eduard are definitely on my build list for 2015.

Here's the other 109 stuff I got in my stash:

I also have a second Hasegawa G-6 and the new Revell G-10, but I didn't fancy digging those out.

AM goodies include enough sets to completely dress up one of my big G-6s and a few decal sheets...

Some nice stuff you got there, mate!

Good to see you here Bish! Yours is in the intro already man.

Tim, I am disappointed. And there's me thinking the almighty came to you for help

Well, almost getting the ball rolling, here's my planned builds. First up will be the HPH 1/18th bf 109G DB 605 engine.

 And here is a couple of pics of the contents. 2 large bags of resin parts which look very nice. And a CD with the instructions on.

 And from top left, a small decal sheet with markings for serial numbers and a nice PE nameplate. A small PE fret. A selection of wire and shrinkable rubber and finally a small Belgian Chocolate which I will be saving until the end.

There is also a stand which had to be purchased separately but is pretty essential, though I don't have a pic of that.  

And for those who may be wondering how big it is, here is the spinner next to a 32nd 109 spinner.

 And for a second build I will be doing my first ever 32nd aircraft. Hasegawa's Bf 109F-4/Trop.

Rigidrider,

Yea, it's a pretty basic kit. I bought off off eBay for $8.50 free shipping, so anything I get for it shouldn't throw me too far off my meger budget.

Looks like everything worked out! Thanks a bunch, Tim!

PJ, I got you added to the build list! I personally prefer the Gustavs over the Emils, but I'm really looking forward to your build of this beauty!

I just recieved my latest issue of FSM today and I have to say your Sea Fury looks absolutely stunning! I might actually have to get me one as well now...

Model Crazy... That old Hasagawa is a nice kit, I've done that one and like most other kits it has its good and bad points, but is a good base line kit to build on. A llittle PE and some good decals and you can have a beautiful subject.

Gotcha in the intro there Mike and thanks for understanding.