antonio argudo Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Hello everyone, time to build this 109 up, going to represent this one: Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6/Late (G-14) "Gustav" "Double Chevron" II./JG 3 "Udet" Schiphol, Netherlands, November 1943 Major Kurt-Werner Brändle Kurt-Werner Brändle (19 January 1912 – 3 November 1943) was a German Luftwaffe military aviator during World War II, a fighter ace credited with 180 enemy aircraft shot down in over 700 combat missions. The majority of his victories - 155 - were claimed over the Eastern Front. he was killed in action west of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Following an attack by a group of Martin B-26 Marauders on Schiphol airfield, II. Gruppe scrambled to counter the attack. He was shot down in this aircraft - Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 (Werknummer 26058) by Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Spitfires under the command of Wing Commander Lloyd Chadburn. His body later washed ashore near Zandvoort on 30 December 1943. Brändle was 31 years old 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio argudo Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 I'm using Hasegawa's fuselage since the dihedral angle is a bit low so I donated the Revell wings and after some cirugy for the landing gears finally it worked, Cockpit is almost done, needs some touches up here and there, aires resin with Airscale instrument decals were used, fuselage rivets are also done although not showing in all these pics yet, an Erla model wearing their usual factory camo with sawteeth on the wings and round mottling on the fuselage, also looks like it has been extra mottled in the field. Recently I acquired some wood 109 relics which will be using as reference for the colors 74/75/76 , here is the link thread if you are interested in checking it out. Cheers https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/81410-relic-plywood-pieces-from-a-bf-109-g10/ source: http://theprofilepaintshop.blogspot.com/2013/10/chosing-correct-wingpattern-for-bf109g-6.html 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 18, 2019 Administrators Share Posted August 18, 2019 This is looking great so far, Antonio. I’m not much up on what’s right and what’s subtly wrong with the various 109 kits on the market, so I’ll take your word for it. So far, it’s looking stunning, and, oh, before I forget, WELCOME TO THE FORUMS! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 That's just beautiful, Antonio! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Very nice sir great start 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Very nice cockpit that really pops out ......Congrats 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio argudo Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: This is looking great so far, Antonio. I’m not much up on what’s right and what’s subtly wrong with the various 109 kits on the market, so I’ll take your word for it. So far, it’s looking stunning, and, oh, before I forget, WELCOME TO THE FORUMS! Thanks man! my honor sharing in this wonderful forum, see ya around! cheers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio argudo Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 8 hours ago, GazzaS said: That's just beautiful, Antonio! thanks mate! cheers 3 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Very nice cockpit that really pops out ......Congrats thank you , i appreciate it. cheers 8 hours ago, GazzaS said: That's just beautiful, Antonio! Thank you gazzas, I'm glad mate. cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FME erk Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Already starting to shine . . . . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 500 American Bombers Blast Submarine Base In Biggest Day Attack London, Nov. 3, 1943 (AP) —The largest force of heavy bombers ever sent out by the United States Air Force —probably 500 or more—battered its way with long-range fighter protection through strong German opposition to smash the important port and naval base of Wilhelmshaven and other targets in Northwestern Germany today. The raiding force destroyed 34 German planes, 18 falling to the heavy bombers and 16 being shot down by the escorting fighters. In other daylight operations over Occupied France and Holland, Spitfire pilots knocked down 12 German fighters, all but one being victims of Canadian pilots. Medium bombers destroyed two, bringing the total loss for the day to 48 for the Nazis. The total Allied losses for the day were five heavy bombers, two medium bombers and three fighters, a joint Air Ministry and United States Air Force communiqué said. The cross-Channel air war continued after dark with a short alert in London—indicating Britain's 13th German raid in 19 nights—and German radio stations went off the air, often a sign that the R.A.F. is raiding the Continent. (D.N.B., German agency, said in a broadcast that the R.A.F. bombed Cologne wednesday night.) The record raid by the heavy bombers followed earlier sweeps over the Continent by 8th Air Force medium bombers escorted by R. A. F., Dominion and Allied Spitfires in attacks on enemy airfields at St. Andre de L’Eure and Tricqueville in France and Amsterdam-Schipol in Holland. In other operations Typhoon bombers raided shipping along the French coast, damaging 12 barges and four boats Today's attack was the sixth American raid on Wilhelmshaven and the third assault on which escorts went all the way to the target and back with the bombers but it was the fighters' longest trip. The other two-way trips were to Emden, a little short of Wilhelmshaven, Vigorous opposition by groups of as many as 75 German fighters were reported by the fliers. But, they were unanimously enthusiastic about the way the two-engine twin-tail Lightnings — flying close to the bombers while Thunderbolts provided high and surrounding cover—kept the Germans on the run. Nine of the German fighters destroyed by Spitfires were victims of an R.C.A.F. fighter wing commanded by Wing Cmdr. Lloyd V. Chadburn of Aurora, Ont., and were destroyed as the fighters protected Allied bombers raiding Schipol Airdrome at Amsterdam. The other two were shot down by Sqdn, Ldr. Charles Magwood of Toronto and Flt. Lt. John Sherlock of Calgary while escorting bombers in a raid on St. Andrew de L’Eure Airport in France. Chadburn and Flt Lt, Jack Mitchner of Kitchener, Ont., each got two planes. Other Canadian victors: Flt. Lt. Danny Noonan, Kingston, Ont., 1½ planes; Flt. Lt. Arthur Sager, Vancouver, one-half plane; Flt. Lt. Doug Booth, Vancouver, Flt. Lt. Jeff Northcott, Minnedosa, Man., and a Toronto flying officer named Jacobs, one each. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 From 416 Squadron ORB 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 402 Squadron RCAF ORB 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 IO Report 416 Sqdn RCAF showing W/C Chadburn's 109 claim.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio argudo Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 thanks Jeff for the info and documents, quite interesting! cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 It just adds detail to your build... my pleasure 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 On 8/18/2019 at 12:17 AM, antonio argudo said: I'm using Hasegawa's fuselage since the dihedral angle is a bit low so I donated the Revell wings and after some cirugy for the landing gears finally it worked, Cockpit is almost done, needs some touches up here and there, aires resin with Airscale instrument decals were used, fuselage rivets are also done although not showing in all these pics yet, an Erla model wearing their usual factory camo with sawteeth on the wings and round mottling on the fuselage, also looks like it has been extra mottled in the field. Recently I acquired some wood 109 relics which will be using as reference for the colors 74/75/76 , here is the link thread if you are interested in checking it out. Cheers https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/81410-relic-plywood-pieces-from-a-bf-109-g10/ source: http://theprofilepaintshop.blogspot.com/2013/10/chosing-correct-wingpattern-for-bf109g-6.html Antonio, to me it looks like a real pit photshoped onto a model. Stunning....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio argudo Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 2:28 AM, harv said: Antonio, to me it looks like a real pit photshoped onto a model. Stunning....harv Thanks Harv, some basic colors 74/75/76 with the "Erla" pattern cheers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio argudo Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 some mothling on, cheers 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio argudo Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 more mottling cheers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio argudo Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 some progress with decals and the "Chevron", more mottling to be added soon... cheers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunhertz Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 That's taking shape nicely. Nice one 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio argudo Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 19 hours ago, Grunhertz said: That's taking shape nicely. Nice one thanks mate, yes although have to repaint the Balkenkreuz on the wings, they got too thick cheers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio argudo Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 first steps with oils and washes, the landing gears got broken so I'm going for a "in flight" display instead, will have to adjust the pilot in the tiny cockpit! first steps with oils and washes, the landing gears got broken so I'm going for a "in flight" display instead, will have to adjust the pilot in the tiny cockpit! cheers cheers Quote 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio argudo Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 Had to amputate the feet in order to making him fit, gave him some sunnies and oxygen mask, needs some seatbelts now, cheers 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio argudo Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 So, a bit more of progress, some chipping at the wing root, some decals, the "Udet" emblem which I made my own decal, and some pigment work.. until next, cheers Antonio 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now