Pride of the Luftwaffe GB

Yep, it’s coming along pretty nicely.  I had a little trouble fitting the completed cockpit into the fuselage halves, so the cockpit rides a little low, but once the canopy is on I don’t think it will be noticeable to most observers...

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No news on the RoG 1/32 I am afraid.

But i managed to finally make up my mind on the Bf109G2:

And there is a new Butcher in town :)

Looking good Johan!

1/18 butcher bird, man the details that can be packed into that kit. This I gotta see.

I'll be starting on my Ta-152 before long, just need to clear the bench a bit.

BK

Bf-109c is coming along quie nicely.  Almost ready to install the landing gear, then decals.

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Hey Andy... Ive caught up on some prior commitments and would like to do another of the Pride of the Luftwaffe build if ok. I have another Hasagawa FW 190 that I would like to do as a G3 fighter \ bomber configuration. I have to go back through the completed page and update comments on the amazing work being done!  Thanks and take care! Doug

Well, I’m really NOT a happy camper!  I know a common complaint among us modelers is decals that are too thick and heavy.  But the opposite can also be true, as I have just found out!  I cannot caution strongly enough AGAINST using Print-Scale decals!  They are ridiculously thin, I mean thin as the film of a soap bubble!  Thus, no weight, no form at all, so unless when you slide them off the paper they fall into precisely the right position on the model, you’re pretty much screwed.  No amount of Mark-Fit, Micro-Set, etc., will help.  No matter how gently you try to nudge the decal into position, the slightest touch will cause the decal to crumple into a heap, as their is not enough form or weight to the decal to allow it to be moved as one solid piece.  I’ve already used over half the decals on this sheet, with most of them crumpling into an unsalvageable mess.  Really, save your time, money, and sanity and stay away from this product!  

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Eric, sorry to read about your decal woes.

I find adding a drop or two of water to the surface area before applying the decal helps prevent quick adhesion.   Once in place, use the edge of a tissue to absorb the excess water.

regards,

Jack

Well, decal problems aside, I‘m finally ready to call the Bf-109c DONE!

Relatively pleased with the final results.  Although the decals were a big disappointment, the fit and finish of the HobbyCraft kit was excellent, and the Tamiya paint I used for the topside (my first time using Tamiya paints) was also very impressive.  I‘ll definitely use more Tamiya paints in the future!  So here‘s the final result:

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Eric, she looks good. 

Hope you don't mind, but I went and directly linked your photos (what you have is just the web page linked).

Glad you were able to get past the decal issues.

regards,

Jack

Nice model A_A. You don't see many 109Cs completed.

Cheers

Tony

Nice one Eric.  I love the Legion Condor colors.  That’s a good clean build!

Rigidrider

Hey Andy... Ive caught up on some prior commitments and would like to do another of the Pride of the Luftwaffe build if ok. I have another Hasagawa FW 190 that I would like to do as a G3 fighter \ bomber configuration. I have to go back through the completed page and update comments on the amazing work being done!  Thanks and take care! Doug

 

 

Doug, sorry for the late respone but I was out of town. We'd love to see another 190 from you!

Very nice 109 Armor! I think the decals came out really nice! I'll get you added to the front page. Thanks for another great addition to the GB!

Thanks for all the great builds everyone!

24 Completed Builds:

FW 190 - 13

Bf 109 - 11

Looks like the 190 is still in the lead lol

Thanks Andy, I know for the most part the invitation is usually open, but I still like to ask. I'll get going right away, and again...Thanks! 

Doug

Well heres the kit any way...

I love these old kits... but I did get a resin  pit (Signal Squadron) and a PE fret to dress it up a bit...

Thanks again... 

Doug

OH... This will wind up being a G3 version...

Doug

Doug, I built the Frog boxing of that kit waaaay back in the day. It has a detailed engine IIRC. Man, I made a mess of that one !

Looking forward to seeing it.

Cheers

Tony

Eric, that 109 looks very nice! It's nice to see one of the early color schemes for a change.

Doug, I'm looking forward to watching you build that 190. It never ceases to amaze me what you can do with those old kits.

Looking forward to see what you do with that kit Doug.  I built a Revell boxing of the kit a few years ago, but it didn't survive the Great Crash of 2014.

I've made a small start on my 109.  I'll post some pics after I finish up the cockpit.

Tony, I hear ya! isn't it funny how the messes are the ones that stand out in memory? lol...

Silent Bob, Well, we're going to find out! Oft times (well, not too often) mine don't survive  they're "Maiden flight" when things go very badly! The last one was that POS Revell P61 Black Widow... I should've (and actually did) know better but thought to give it another try. Sorry, sorry, sorry kit! The worst Revell has ever produced.

Clemens! It is good to hear from you again! Thank you and were going to give it a go! 

Any way, A bit more progress from me... I will have to go a tad slower on this one, I dislocated my index finger the other day, and its immobilized at this time, but I tried a bit the other day and I think I can make due for now...

This is the resin pit from Signal Squadron... I like it loads better then the kit parts...

A few 32nd airscale decales... They also make the job much nicer...

And we have it in the fuselage...Tis all for now, I'm trying to do two at the same time something I generally don't do, But... we'll see how that goes... Take care all! 

Doug

Looks real good Doug. Are those seat belts moulded on, if so they look amazing.

That is some excellent work, Doug. I am loving it.

BK

Bish... Thank you sir! And yes they are (molded .) I have to use my magnifying glasses with the x10 power lens insert and a 15\0 brush... But... They're done! Lolol...

Brandon K... Thank you and always good to hear from you!

Doug

Doug that cockpit is looking really good! You did a heck of a job painting those belts as well!

Doug, those are really impressive, both the moulding and the painting. At first glance i thought they were fabric belts, it was only because you didn't mention it that i woundered if they were moulded.

Dang Doug, supper looking pit man. 

Well, Bish, again, Thank you. It takes a little bit of time and a bit of touching up, But all in all, I like em too!

MC... Thank you sir! As always, very much appreciated...

OK, A bit more from me.

Just a view or two of how its looking while going together...

Now... I have just ran into something, I have NEVER seen before from a Hasagawa kit. I started to get the engine parts ready to clean up and assy, and to my surprise... only half the engine was there. I looked on the part chart and it looks like the back half of the engine didn't for some reason recieve any material during molding. There are just a few nubs where the engine should be. the sprue is also incomplete. Oh well... I'll make due with what I do have. 

This is all I have for an engine, lol... Thats alright, I'll just build it closed up and make due.

Well any way, thats about all for now... more in a bit! Hope everyones having a good weekend!

Doug

Doug, that cockpit looks superb! Those airscale decals really set off the IP.

I'm sorry to hear about the incomplete engine, but so far you seem to be on the way to an excellent finished model nonetheless!