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Bf 109 E 1 Eduard 1/32


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This will be my first model this forum. A Bf 109 E1 of Eduard on the scale 1/32.

The model.

 

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The sprues.

 

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Decals, mask, PE and transparencies.

 

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This is the scheme that I like but I have a model with the same scheme in 1/48 scale.

 

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So, maybe go choose this.

 

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Regards

 

ajcmac

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This will be fun! I love these Eduard Kits! even if others don't!

 

A couple of tips that I found that eased a lot of the issues people seem to have are -

 

Add a strip of plastic on the upper and lower halfs of the fuse. This will aid the locating them in place as the pins are very tiny -

 

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and add small strips on the nose on both sides to locate the upper cowling if you are not displaying the engine, as per my really bad art work!

 

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Hope that helps!

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Also, stealing Dave's photo, get rid of the seam as indicated as it is not there in the real thing - just some rivets.

 

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And do a little surgery on the slats:

 

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And you'll have an excellent model!

 

Doug

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My love for the Emil will overcome the frowns and frustration that Eduard's rendition brings out in me ;)

 

The guys have you well covered here and I am sure it will turn out great - God even my two Eduard 109s look ok despite my fumbling attempts!

 

Cheers

 

Nick

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Thank you all for your comments and for the errors of the model and solutions.

Initially I was not thinking about leaving the engine sight. Now go get the engine cover open. Avoid problems fitting and will follow all of your instructions.

Thank you
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I painted the interior of the landing gear wells RLM 02 (Tamiya XF-22).

 

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Now weathering.

 

Again thank you for your information.

 

Regards

 

ajcmac

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Have finished doors and wells of the landing gear ...

 

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side panels ...

 

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and fireproof (I suppose that's what it's called) and the engine mounts.

 

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Regards

 

ajcmac

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Very nice so far! I built this kit soon after it came out, and I seem to remember having a terrible time with the cowling (I built it "buttoned up" without the engine). Can't wait to see how this one turns out!

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Thanks Chris S.

 

I glued the fuselage. Fit right (thanks Dave J) with the exception of the lower engine cover.

 

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Attempting to rectify. Let's see what comes out.

 

Before.

 

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Later.

 

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Regards

 

ajcmac

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Air intake already repaired. I will then apply a primer to see if all is well.

 

After redo some rivets and panels lines.

 

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I glued the wings and horizontal stabilizers.

 

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Now more putty and sanding.

 

Regards

 

ajcmac

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Looking great! I'm working on the 1:48 E-1 - does it also have the mistake with the slats?

 

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I suppose it is. I compared the size of the Eduard model with a model of Tamiya (109 E4) and Eduard reality slats are larger.

 

Regards

 

ajcmac

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