BlrwestSiR Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Ok, we're one week into February so time to start on this. I've got the Eduard PE cockpit set and for markings, I'll be using Montex masks. I'll be doing Black 1 as the half winter camo looks different. Probably done to death as a result but oh well. First step was the cockpit. I shaved off turret sidewall details and added the Eduard bits. Thankfully there's not a lot to add. I then started painting the main colour of RLM66 I then added the seat belts. Normally I'd use d some fabric/paper ones but decided to keep it simple and use ones that were part of the Eduard set. And that's the last couple of days in a nutshell. Carl 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Oh and my supervisor approves. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Great choice of subject Carl, I have one somewhere in the stash as well. Pulling out my comfy chair 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Looking forward to ANOTHER build....harv 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 obligatory pics. of Osterman's mount 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 That's a nice kit Carl and a easy build. I look forward to seeing the final result. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, JohnB said: That's a nice kit Carl and a easy build. I look forward to seeing the final result. I think you're right about the easy bit John: I'm almost dreading that I've missed something it's moving along so quickly. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, harv said: Looking forward to ANOTHER build....harv Thanks Harv! Most school teachers here in Ontario are on rotating strikes so I'm spending a lot of time at home with the boys. Which means lots of bench time... 1 hour ago, Martinnfb said: obligatory pics. of Osterman's mount Thanks Martin! Quick question for you guys. The Montex instructions say the overspray was RLM 76 but I'm thinking it should be white. What do you folks think? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 22 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Thanks Harv! Most school teachers here in Ontario are on rotating strikes so I'm spending a lot of time at home with the boys. Which means lots of bench time... Thanks Martin! Quick question for you guys. The Montex instructions say the overspray was RLM 76 but I'm thinking it should be white. What do you folks think? I'd think white. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Clean and simple work Carl, I approve. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Washable white with heavy overspray. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Dam, that plane looks empty. Sits real high.....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) Got more done. It's amazing how quickly things can go together when there's no engine or other but that won't be seen after completion. I painted the insides of the wings where the rads go, then added the rad screens. While that dried, I glued the lower central wing and soar in place. I had to clamp one side to close up a small gap. To keep the clamp from slipping off, I'll put some sanding sticks between the model and the clamp's pads. This afternoon, I added both wings. Edited February 15, 2020 by BlrwestSiR Fix typo 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Crisp and clean, no caffeine. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'll be keeping an eye on this one Carl. I have a trumpy BF-109-G2 trop in my stash and I will be using this build to help get mine right. Fine work so for Herr Hauptmann. Ron G 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Looking great so far! I'm doing the exact same kit. We're even doing the same Gruppe. I'm doing a Gruppenstab machine piloted by Erwin Leykauf. Almost finished. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) Thanks Gaz! Just saw yours in the other thread and it looks great. Carl Edited February 17, 2020 by BlrwestSiR Fix typo 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Carl, wow that was a quick tidy build, never built a big 109...........yet 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Thanks Phil. This one's my third 109 in 1/32 and I've got one left. It's definitely a good kit for a mojo restorer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 It's almost the end of a 4 day weekend here and thankfully I got to spend some of it at the bench. I assembled the MLG legs and got them ready for a coat of paint. I then masked off the MLG gear bays so I could paint the underside of the 109. I used Gunze 117 for the RLM 76. I think the bottle I had must be about 15 years old. It was a but thick but thinned down nicely. I then masked and painted the canopy sections. These were done with Gunze 116 RLM 66. I used the Montex masks for these as the 109 canopy is fairly flat so they'll stick well enough. At the same time, I did the canopy for a He162 which is the other bits present. Now off to Dim Sum with the parents! Carl 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Well, I made some progress on this and then ran into a wee problem. I started on the MLG legs and wheels. I got those finished and then next up was getting the fuselage ready for camo. I installed the front and rear canopy sections. The cowl was then dry fit so I could paint it and then install the guns after. At this point, I started looking for the middle canopy section and couldn't find it. After spending a couple hours looking, I've decided to set it aside for the moment and finish some of the other bits laying around. Odds are, it's under them. Worst case and it's truly lost is I'll use a spare canopy from an Eduard 109 I have. Carl 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Carl, I should have some spares. Let me know if needed. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Thanks Martin! I'll let you know if I truly can't find it. Carl 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 On 2/24/2020 at 4:50 PM, Martinnfb said: Carl, I should have some spares. Let me know if needed. Good news! Cleaning up around my bench I found the missing canopy section. So this should be back on the bench soon. Carl 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 29, 2020 Administrators Share Posted March 29, 2020 In my opinion, the F is a he best of the Hasegawa 109s. Superb so far!! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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