Matt_ Posted March 3, 2013 Posted March 3, 2013 Well, to cut a shortish story even shorter, this build involves Zvezda's beautiful Bf109F-2 built as a very early Bf109F-1 as flown by Werner Molders. Nice profile by Class Sundin below. Here are a few images of progress to date. If any prompt a question, please ask.. Matt 1
Matt_ Posted March 3, 2013 Author Posted March 3, 2013 Progress at this stage needed to be around the cockpit, to get fuselage closed up. Unfortunately I faffed between RLM 02 and RLM 66 for the interior colour and finally decided to strip the paint back and put in a nice fresh coat of the correct RLM 02 (as this is an early machine). Vallejo acrylic paint is pretty tough! Whilst Tesco value all purpose cleaner (widely acknowledged as a pretty good value paint stripper) cut through 20 year old Humbrol enamels, it made almost no impression on the Vallejo of just a few days!!! In the end I used window cleaner (windex type stuff) which has cut through enough of it. So I'm back ready to proceed. Matt
Grant Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 It has to be said, Zvedza's 109 is a super kit and you're really doing it justice Matt. Super.
Willy Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 I've heard great things about that kit, have the F-2 in the stash, great start, will be watching.
scorpiomikey Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Odd that the tail section is a separate piece. Any idea why that is? Liking this so far, started a small love affair with the 109 recently.
NathanT Posted March 7, 2013 Posted March 7, 2013 It also allows for the different tail with the stiffners to be added.
scorpiomikey Posted March 7, 2013 Posted March 7, 2013 It feels like you're messing with me. But it makes sense i suppose.
Willy Posted March 7, 2013 Posted March 7, 2013 That's true, the fuselage panels meet up at the top and run the length. I've seen some sand the seam smooth, only to go back and rescribe it. 1
Beaconroot Posted April 7, 2013 Posted April 7, 2013 Any update on this build Matt? Really like the choice of kit and markings. Jim Root
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