wemattson Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 This is my contribution to the group build that was started in the old forum: I decided to go with the following scheme. I haven't seen this one modeled very much and it really captured my imagination: I will post some work in progress pics very soon. Cheers, Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 After sitting on this kit for over a month, I finally got started with the build. This is my first experience with an Eduard kit and I am very pleased with the level of detail the kit provides and how well everything fits so far. As is typical, I started with the cockpit: Then began work on the engine. There is something about an inverted "V" engine that is so German: Some more WIP pics will be posted soon. Cheers, Wayne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Nice choice of camo and nice start! Cheesr, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 I was able to find some time to finish the engine this weekend. For those with sharp eyes, you'll notice that the engine has only 10 exhaust stacks instead of 12 at this stage. That's because I remember that Brett Green in his Military Illustrated Modeller article recommended leaving that off unit after mounting the engine: This morning I was able to mount the cockpit and engine and button up the fuselage. I will spend some time tonight doing a little filling and sanding and then move on. I really like how this is going together. Cheers, Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallSignOWL Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 that looks great. All stock detail? nice choice on the paint scheme too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 CallSignOwl, Thanks. Yes, everything is stock out of the box. The kit comes with two really nice frets of PE; one painted and one plain. The decal sheets are a piece of art and provide the builder with five different aircraft. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Fabulous Wayne, so neat, clean and precise - very nice work. Cracker of an engine. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Kojo and Grant, Thank you or the compliments. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 You're welcome - credit where credits due, as they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dog Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Looking Good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Devil Dog, Thanks for the comments. I got some more done this weekend and will post pics soon. It's ready for paint now. Cheers, Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Beautiful clean build, Wayne. Like the way this bird comes together. Congrats, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Looking good I have many memories of my two Eduard 109s...most of them bring me out in a cold sweat! :0 Can't wait to see more Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Small update: I was able to find some time to attach the wings, install the instrument panel and do some filling and painting. Unfortunately, I ran out of primer, so the paint is going on without it. Hopefully this doesn't come back to bite me in the behind later. Cheers, Wayne 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Great job. Now, why doesn't my Bf109E-3 look as good as yours?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Grant, Thanks for the positive feedback. I'm quite sure your models are much better than this. Cheers, Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handiabled Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 That is looking perfect! Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Kojo, Got the RLM 71 on last night. Hopefully, I will find time tonight to mask the splinter camo and get the RLM 70 on tonight. My A.D.D. starts to kick in around this point in time in a build and I have to force myself to step back and not rush to the finish. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Splinter camouflage complete. It was very hard to differentiate the RLM 70/71 in the paint guide in Eduards' instruction manual. After doing some Google searches for Jg 51 and BF-109E-3, I found the following picture which was a tremendous help and closely matches the Eduards' instructions as far as I can tell: The following pictures show how my bird looks after shooting some paint, following Figure 1 from the picture above: After letting this sit for a couple of days, I'll move on to clear coat and decals. Cheers, Wayne 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted March 21, 2013 Members Share Posted March 21, 2013 Great work so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Mikester, Thank you. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Hi Wayne. That's a really nice camo, not much seen in modeling. Congrats, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 D'you know Wayne, that's fast becoming one of my favourite colour schemes. Great job and congrats on finding that plan on Google (T'ah ! what did we do before the interweb hey?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Jamme, Kojo and Grant, Thank you for the positive feedback. I too have become very fond of this color scheme and it was a lot of fun to paint. Cheers, Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dog Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 While I still like the softer blending of the patterens by doing freehand, Its hard to beat a well done splinter scheme, Very nicely done, Looking Great...Cant wait to see more of your build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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