1/24 Airfix Bf-109K

[Martinnfb]

And so it begins. 
 

 

 

[PanzerWomble]

So, there was mention of Trumpeter parts , is this the Airfix plastic or the other one ? 

[Martinnfb]

I am sorry, forgot to clarify. The light plastic is trumpeter, it will become more apparent as we progress further. I am using prop blades, bulges, radiator and the tall tail from the TRP kit. Rest should be resin putty molded to shape. What can go possibly wrong?

[PanzerWomble]

Excellent , I take it there will be a poll later to convert your new K- K to an E , clearly you like a challenge 😝

 

Edit - no obvious wing warping on this one ? 

[Martinnfb]

When I go completely mental, I won’t tell anyone, but there will be signs.
 

 

[Martinnfb]

The Blob

 

[PanzerWomble]

Sabrinas !! 

 

as per the old Hawker Hunter 

[Martinnfb]

Preliminary shaping. Even Sabrina’s are aging , you know.

modified Trump in primer

 

[Martinnfb]

Grafting Trump radiator on the Airfix power egg assembly. You can see how Trump had to compensate for the nose up attitude by altering the slope of the upper edge. And how I tried to alter it by layer of putty at the front of it. 
 

[Martinnfb]

pretty girl

 

[PanzerWomble]

Very good , so for stupid people like me, the K version had..a taller tail, and more streamlined nose cannon install ? Wings ? Sorry no expert here .and wokeypedia is vague

 

 

also do you realise your sending all the AI bots into frenzy with “Trump in Primery” references  😝

[Martinnfb]

 

More less, the larger supercharger and heads required reshaped engine bearers , hence the cowling , larger tires =. bigger wing bulges, big tail and Erla canopy was already pretty much standard. Another v visible change was retractable wheel. There is much more in differences and a small details. However 109 is like English language , it is defined by exceptions to its own rules.