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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, 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, 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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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
When Life Hands You A Bucket Of Lemons...
Make Lemonade!
Then Sell It Back At $2 Bucks A Glass...
Bf-109c is coming along quie nicely. Almost ready to install the landing gear, then decals.
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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
On the bench:
A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!
2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed
14 / 5 / 2
Looking good Johan!
-Andy
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 :)
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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taxtp Nice model of a 190 John, it looks right, with good scale appearance. You've made me feel all 190ish now, I think I'll have to go and build me one ! Cheers Tony
Nice model of a 190 John, it looks right, with good scale appearance. You've made me feel all 190ish now, I think I'll have to go and build me one !
Cheers
Tony
John
On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38
1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier
I'm just taking it one GB at a time.
Wow that is a beauty John! I wouldn't have thought it was 1/72!
Here's the photo's of my completed 1/72 Fw190 F-8 that I promised months ago!
That's looking good Eric, you don't see many 109Cs !
You must be close to closing it up.
Made a lot of progress today on the cockpit of the Bf-109C:
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Just now getting started on my HobbyCraft Bf-109C:
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Armor, yeah Spanish Civil War markings will be just fine. Looking forward to seeing it!
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Happy Modeling!
Hi again,
The FW190 A5 (Eduard 82143) is all new tooling!And comes with 2 cockpit tubes and 3 alternative options for the instrument panels.
Preprinted PE.
Decals on flat parts.
Molded (very good) detail.
I will try to combine decals & molded, this gives me a PE spare for future use :)Very Best RegardsJohan
The FW190 A5 (Eduard 82143) is all new tooling!And comes with 2 cockpt tubes and 3 alternative options for the instrument panels.
I will try to combine decals & molded, this gives me a spare for future use :)Very Bet RegardsJohan
Nice start Johan, looking forward to seeing this kit. I am thinking about grabbing one myself. I had heard that engine was nice, it certainly looks it.
I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so
On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3
Thank you :)I will start with the ROG F-8.
And hope I can get on in a timely manner.
Some work on the engine and fuselage, not happy with the XF-63 as substitution for RLM 66. So the first 1/48's will be in XF-50.If You could help:Need some references pictures to do the 1/32 engine justice. In this scale it is screaming for add on details even with the xlnt level allready provided.
All comments wellcome :)Very Best RegardsJohan
JohanT Hello Andy.Could I join with one of these please? Very Best RegardsJohan
Hello Andy.Could I join with one of these please?
Very Best RegardsJohan
Johan, you're more then welcome to join with any of those builds! I've got that 1/32 Revell kit on the shelf also. Just let me know which you want to go with...you could even build them all lol!
wow falcon nice reconstruction. and the build looks great. I haven't ventured into 1/72 since I got back into the hobby. tiny parts!
Im finally home after a long stint away from the bench..WOW....and i mean WOW!!!..theres some fantastic works OF art here ..im stoked to see all the great paint jobs ..and im stoked to finally get bench time to get at that 190-d ...boy its been a long time ..theres the landing gear ...weathering. ..decals ...washes ..MAN IM SOO FAR BEHIND
On my bench: Academy 1/35 UH-60L Black Hawk
jgeratic Toshi, excellent work, and you even managed to match the paint of the red band with the red insignia decal located at the front. regards, Jack
Toshi, excellent work, and you even managed to match the paint of the red band with the red insignia decal located at the front.
On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell
Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi
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