swingr1121 6 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Ok, I started this topic on the original SPAR forum but, yeah. Now that things seem to have settled down and we're still keeping the group build over here, I'll put my entry back up. This is Eduard's 1/48 Bf-109 E-1 and I'll be doing Hannes Trautloft's rig. Here are some pics to bring us up to speed. Had a bit of a problem with the propeller shaft coming out of the engine. It was sacrificed to the carpet monster. I decided to turn a new part on my dremel. It came out alright. Luckily, it won't be seen. Here's the part with a little brass rod reinforcement. It will later be trimmed to fit. Now, in the last week and a half it seems like every time I go out to the bench, I take one step forward and two steps back. I've broken quite a few pieces off and replaced them, and it's just extremely frustrating. I'll just have to keep at it. I'll give another update soon. After I manage to build up the courage to not break something on the kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swingr1121 6 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Forgot the scheme! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harvey boyer 93 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I like your scheme..............Harv Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nmayhew 410 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Nice one Hav Always liked Trautloft's mid war aircraft for their mish mash of colours and emblems but this looks cool in its own way Cheers Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 549 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Ooh! Love that scheme. Nice progress and nice to see you back - welcome to the GB! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devil Dog 22 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Great choice! will love watching this one come together... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swingr1121 6 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Ok, with most of the construction completed, I've moved on to slinging some paint. Luckily I just had a decent couple of hours painting, with no real steps back. Seems like the Jinx Fairy took the last two days off. I got the bottom sprayed with some RLM 65: Then I shot the upper surfaces with the RLM 70/71 splinter scheme: And that's how it sits currently. I'll give it a day to cure, then hit with a clear coat and get ready for some decals. After that, we'll have a little bit of weathering and get close to being complete. Enjoy! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harvey boyer 93 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I like it ! Looking forward to more .............Harv Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamme 225 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Really nice ! Cheers, Jamme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 549 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Like it ! Some very nice colour modulation too, keep them coming ... looking forward to this terrific colour scheme coming fully to life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Group Build Moderator Mikester 2,746 Posted March 25, 2013 Group Build Moderator Share Posted March 25, 2013 Excellent, really looking good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swingr1121 6 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Started applying decals today. Hopefully I'll be able to finish tomorrow before getting my fishing gear ready for Saturday morning. Enjoy! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Group Build Moderator Mikester 2,746 Posted March 29, 2013 Group Build Moderator Share Posted March 29, 2013 Excellent, that's really looking good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamme 225 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Great Job ! Cheers, Jamme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest styrenedemon Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Lovely job on the shading. The red marking really bring that airplane to life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 549 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I agree, the red markings make everything Pop! Love this scheme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harvey boyer 93 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Yep, agreed. This is NICE !.............Harv Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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