I've just tried a BMF mask on my 109, following the posts here. It certainly is a lot quicker and easier to put on, but I can't comment on the result yet as the paint is still wet.
Joining this GB (my first) has certainly helped me to push it along, the 109 has it's yellow nose and rudder (now masked) and a wet coat of RLM 02 on the uppersurface.
The Tamiya instructions recommend a 1:1 mix of XF-22 RLM Grey and XF-49 Khaki to achieve RLM 02 (RLM Grau). I decided to make use of the Eagle Editions Official Luftwaffe Color Chart that I got hold of about a year ago. It shows the Tamiya Mix to be a bit too dark, and too brown. I was more satisfied with
XF49 :3 parts
XF22 : 5 parts
XF2 : 2 parts
however I think it would be easier with a little less khaki (XF49) in it next time. Hope this useless information gets used by somebody.
I think I may have mentioned that I was doing Pips Priller's machine. My mistake, I should have said Helmut Wick's 109E-4.
My Spitfire 1a is getting decalled, after a coat or three of Johnson's Super Shine. At this point I will just say that Tamiya decals are the worst part of their product, and I will strenusously avoid using them in future if I can. They are just too thick, and seem to 'silver' very easily.
BTW, this model will be finished in the markings of Gordon Olive, an Australian who served throughout the BoB and survived the war to later hold a seat in Queensland Parliament. The codes come from A PD Decals sheet
Cheers for now,
Tony Mollica