ThomasProbert Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Evening folks, With the summer holidays here, there's been some welcome additional modelling time and this was finished off over the weekend. I was given this by my dad who had in turn been given it by an old family friend - I think it is an original issue, and if not it's a very early issue of this classic kit from Airfix: I just wanted to build this more or less as it comes and enjoy it. However, I couldn't let the gaping hollow wheel bays pass so made some simple mods by adding plastic card sidewalls and some Evergreen stiffeners to at least make them sort of passable: Other than that, I used some Eduard belts for the pilot's seat, Barracuda wheels as the kit's had dried out and cracked when I tried to apply them to the hubs, and some aftermarket decals from Techmod to represent Von Werra's machine who crash-landed not far from me in Marden, Kent - and became 'the one that got away'. Although old and basic by modern standards, this kit is a joy and went together pretty well. Surface detail is sublime and the super-detailer could really have a field day if they were so inclined. I really enjoyed it as nostalgic build from days gone by and that's what it's all about! Evolution: here is the 109E alongside the G-model: like the Spitfire the basic airframe had huge potential to evolve and did so as the war progressed: Paints were all Xtracolor enamels with some weathering using Mig-Ammo pastels. A really enjoyable build - don't overlook these oldies as they scrub up really well! All the best, Tom 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Nice one Tom , I remember gazing with envy at a pal of mines 1/24 109 whilst round his house circa 1978 , the rubber tyres being particularly noteworthy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Made both the big Airfix Stuka and Focke-wulf 190 back in '84 while recovering from back surgery on break from College. Great fun. The 190 had some fit issues...loved building the big Stuka! Nostalgia...for sure! Your 109 looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 NICE, Tom Oldies but goodies, what. Ron G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 That came out Nice Tom I have one in the stash also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman1 Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 As I only build 1/24 aircraft I to have the airfix fw-190 and bf-109 from long ago hanging in my garage whilst I build the other newer and older releases!! great job on the 109’s!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Nice clean build Tom, those old Airfix kits are in many cases a great starting point of decent quality. Well done. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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