JohnB

I've been devoting some time to fixing up these two old Revell 1/249 DE models. The one on the bottom is the one that was so heavily dust/dirt coated. Since that one is mostly complete I plan to spend significant time on it. So far I've scratched a new main mast and done a few needed repairs plus completed the repainting. I bought a nice PE set by Tom's Model Works which has some good looking radar antennas and other stuff that should really add to the look. It is scheduled to deliver Tuesday (fingers crossed).

Coming right along Peter. Great looking prop!

Thank you Harv.

Looking around I was surprised to find I have TWO of these DE's! You can see the condition this one is in (the other was similarly well dusted!). The thing about this 2nd one is most everything is there except for the mast. I could rob some parts from this one for the other but I think I'll keep it as is and do a good cleanup and possibly do a renovation on it too!!!

I hope to fix it up as best I can even though some parts are missing. I figure the after market weapons will help a lot but it will be late Feb. before I have any in hand. Meantime I'll see about fixing other things. I think I'll go back in my attic and look around to see if I can find any of the missing parts.

LOL Peter. I say go for it. Something different for a change.

Looks like I'm first to post anything on this topic. I'm in the process of doing some renovation to this old Revell 1/249 USS Buckley destroyer escort. I built it when I was just a kid (it shows too! LOL) and it has been in my attic for quite a while. Recently I retrieved several ship models out of the attic for possible renovation. This is the first one to get started on. I've already removed all the deck guns and some other pieces (some were lost over the years) and am doing some repainting of the model. I've ordered some replacement 3" 50's and 20 mm mounts from Shapeways but am still trying to find a dual 40 mm mount to go on the after deck house. At any rate, this will be a nice bit of something out of the ordinary and I'm already enjoying the "little something different" to work on (although I will still be working on another Bf-109 kit). I intend to rework it as the USS Haynes/USS Whitehurst used in the filming of "The Enemy Below" which was a really cool movie IMHO. I hope y'all will follow along just for grins!

Thanks Kevin.

This will be a beauty Bill!

Thanks Chris. I'm glad you like my '109 build. When I first saw photos of this a/c I decided right then to build it. I'm happy with the results. Thanks again!

Thank you Peter. I'm pleased with the results too.

Thanks Mike! I'm pleased you like ol' White 16. I do too!

Thank you Martin.

Completed this one. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19956-bf-109k-4-white-16-finished/

Calling this one done. I added a Aires cockpit to replace the somewhat sparse kit item plus some FineMolds seat belts. Other than decals that's the only after market I used. The canopy snubber was a acupuncture needle!😄 The decals are from my decal stash. Paints used are Colourcoats, Tamiya acrylic, Mr Hobby acrylic and Testor's MM. I depicted this a/c as I figure it looked before the wings were removed and the airframe beat up. I hope y'all like it.

Oh well. I can live with it. Too much trouble to modify.

Thanks Reuben. I am not aware that there is anything wrong with the landing gear bays. Please enlighten me!

Gonna be a beauty Carl!!!

Thanks Peter.

Thank you Martin. Now if the decals would just show up I could proceed with the build. 🙄

Thanks Paul. Coming right along!

Painting completed. Most of the decals are now applied so I'm just waiting for the white "16" decals I ordered to show up. I feel like this one will be a really neat looking '109 when completed.

Thank you Carl. I ordered the needed white numbers in the correct size and style from Fantasy Printshop in England. At last notice they have arrived in the US so hopefully they will show up soon and I can get that part done (if the snail mail PO doesn't "misplace" it) and proceed with weathering, especially the heavy exhaust stains.

Thanks. It's the Revell kit which, I think, is originally Hasegawa. Now to await the needed decals........🤪

Painting just about done. I'll add the decals and then prepare to add some weathering, especially heavy exhaust stains.