Peterpools Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 John Absolutely so - ZM needs to keep in mind that when so many parts are needed, all depending on each other for the alignment of the next or it's trouble in paradise, less is more. critical alignment parts such as the two parts that the gear attaches to the cockpit bulkhead, should have been one part for all the obvious reasons and not three. Detail is one thing but critical detail - something way different. Thinking back on Carl's 109, he had trouble with these two parts and it derailed his build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Absolutely so - ZM needs to keep in mind that when so many parts are needed, all depending on each other for the alignment of the next or it's trouble in paradise, less is more. critical alignment parts such as the two parts that the gear attaches to the cockpit bulkhead, should have been one part for all the obvious reasons and not three. Detail is one thing but critical detail - something way different. Thinking back on Carl's 109, he had trouble with these two parts and it derailed his build. All those "super wings" parts that aren't needed are a waste. Most of the interior fuselage parts fall under that category. I left several of them out as they just weren't necessary. 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 Painting underway! Xtracolor RLM 75 and MM RLM 76 done. RLM 74 coming up. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Hi John Nice progress on the paint work and it's so easy to see you're using Xtracolor, as the finish is so smooth and glossy. Yup, completely agree that all the interior details just disappear by this stage of the game. I'm close to closing up the fuselage on my build and all the interior detail is so quickly vanishing except what can be seen through the small access panel. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 38 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Hi John Nice progress on the paint work and it's so easy to see you're using Xtracolor, as the finish is so smooth and glossy. Yup, completely agree that all the interior details just disappear by this stage of the game. I'm close to closing up the fuselage on my build and all the interior detail is so quickly vanishing except what can be seen through the small access panel. Thanks. I really like Xtracolor. As far as I've been able to find there's no one stateside that handles it due to shipping restrictions. The only way to get some is have a friend in England get it for you and ship it. 🙄 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 John Yup, only way to bring in what you need. SB use to carry them but they only have a few colors and that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 Well along on painting. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 You're really getting through this build John. Looks great and it seems like you avoided some of the issues I had. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 29 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: You're really getting through this build John. Looks great and it seems like you avoided some of the issues I had. Thanks Carl. It's coming right along. I don't know what caused your problem with the wings but I figure it was the very tricky way to mount them and the gear. Over engineered. 🙄 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 John Looking good and right with Carl - fantastic progress. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 Decaling now underway. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Stunning but over in a flash…….. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 56 minutes ago, JohnB said: Decaling now underway. Wait, whaaa? But you just started the kit. It hasn't caused you to burn out yet and set it aside? Did you get a different ZM kit than I did? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said: Wait, whaaa? But you just started the kit. It hasn't caused you to burn out yet and set it aside? Did you get a different ZM kit than I did? LOL Carl. I just haven't screwed mine up so far (although there WERE a couple of close calls)! LOL 😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 As of now I'm nearly done with the decals. Next I'll start on some exhaust stains and weathering. Remember you can click on the picture for best resolution (and see any buggerups). 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 John Absolutely stellar - decal work and commo look fantastic. I finally closed up the fuselage on my build and am getting ready to add the engine and post an update. If I come half as close to yours, I'll be a happy camper for sure. 🏆 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 17 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Absolutely stellar - decal work and commo look fantastic. I finally closed up the fuselage on my build and am getting ready to add the engine and post an update. If I come half as close to yours, I'll be a happy camper for sure. 🏆 Thanks Peter. I look forward to seeing it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Looking good, John! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 9 hours ago, GazzaS said: Looking good, John! Thank you Gaz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 Finished with this one! https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19213-zm-bf-109g-6-jg-300-completed/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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