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| Revell 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf109G-10 Erla; Kit No. 04888 | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 8 2014, 10:19 AM (982 Views) | |
| jacksdad64 | Mar 8 2014, 10:19 AM Post #1 |
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Tornado geek
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This is to be a review build of the latest 109 to be released by Revell. It will be a warts and all review with an honest opinion as to how it is to build. Here is the box top with its very nice artwork. ![]() Like many other modellers I find Revells end opening boxes a bit of a pain. My solution is to tape round the box and cut the back to form a lid. ![]() My only deviation will be to use RB Production seat belts and EagleCal decals for white 44 from NJG11 as I want to see how good a pallette this kit is for a single coloured aircraft as making a good job of a plain plane can be a pain. :) Here are a couple of pictures of white 43 to show an example of what I plan. ![]() ![]() The set I'll be using. ![]() Also, this will be a back to basics build using a brush as much as possible to show whats possible without the need for an airbrush. T.T.F.N. Steve |
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| Simon G | Mar 8 2014, 12:35 PM Post #2 |
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heavy weatherer
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You should find no real issues with this one, will be following with interest. Si. |
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| Mark M | Mar 8 2014, 01:40 PM Post #3 |
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Hawk T1
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thanks for doing this Steve |
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| DH764 | Mar 8 2014, 08:44 PM Post #4 |
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Totally Tonkas Bonkas !!
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Ill be checking in on this Steve Andy |
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| jacksdad64 | Mar 12 2014, 02:16 PM Post #5 |
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Tornado geek
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Just a wee update today. Construction started. I decided to glue the fin tops and the upper wing parts together to help get a better seam. I have also glued the wheel well wallls in place as well as the radiator faces. ![]() I have also attached the various parts to the cockpit floor and sides as well as removal of the moulded on seat belts on the back bulkhead. ![]() An initail dry run of these parts along with the lower wing pieces show that fit is excellent and I cannot see any problems during the construction. Although the parts are well moulded with wonderful detail and texture I am a little surprised that the pedals needed quite a bit of clean up. Not sure what happened there. Next step will be painting the cockpit RLM02, picking out all the other cockpit colours before closing up the fuselage. |
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| Mark M | Mar 12 2014, 02:29 PM Post #6 |
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Hawk T1
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i was worried about the seam in the wing, glad its not an issue |
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| jacksdad64 | Mar 12 2014, 04:37 PM Post #7 |
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Tornado geek
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The wings are now glued together and the fit is spot on. :) |
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| Simon G | Mar 12 2014, 04:57 PM Post #8 |
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heavy weatherer
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I had a fair old gap at the wing root/fus join on the G6, will be interesting to see if this one is any better. Si. |
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| Mark M | Mar 18 2014, 12:50 PM Post #9 |
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Hawk T1
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any more progress? |
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| Homewrecker | Mar 18 2014, 07:57 PM Post #10 |
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Filler and Sander
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I wouldn't paint it RLM02 if I were you, all late war Luftwaffe BF-109's cockpits were RLM66 black gray. HTH's Adam |
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| jacksdad64 | Mar 20 2014, 04:23 PM Post #11 |
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Tornado geek
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Just a quickie as I haven't posted for a wee while. Here are Radu's lovely seat belts that I will be making up tomorrow. ![]() Once done I can then get the cockpit closed up and the fuselage halves together. Put the flaps e.t.c. onto the wings. A dry fit of the wings to fuselage show a really good join. ![]() I'll post some pictures of the cockpit tomorrow when they look a bit more interesting than plain grey(66). T.T.F.N. Steve |
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| Daz Greenwood | Mar 20 2014, 09:26 PM Post #12 |
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The voices told me to do it!
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It's a good looking kit. I might have to get one, and see if I can do a decent job on it! |
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| jacksdad64 | Mar 21 2014, 02:56 PM Post #13 |
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Tornado geek
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Bit more progress today. Here are the lap belts in place. A wee bit fiddly but better than the moulded on ones. ![]() The cockpit tub ready for installation. ![]() Fuselage halves together. Still no fit problems. ![]() Here is one of the wings attached. The only thing I needed to alter for a good fit was to slightly bend the end of the support beam to better fit into the slot in the wheel well wall. ![]() Wing on, showing the good join. Although this view does show the sink mark on the wing bulge. So far that looks to be the only area I will need any filler. ![]() Underside view. One seam to sort. ![]() So, no sign of a bad fit at the wing/fuselage join. In fact it is quite a positive fit with the wing spar helping with dihedral. Happy days so far. :) Steve Edited by jacksdad64, Mar 21 2014, 02:58 PM.
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| Mark M | Mar 21 2014, 03:10 PM Post #14 |
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Hawk T1
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looking good steve |
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| DH764 | Mar 21 2014, 08:53 PM Post #15 |
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Totally Tonkas Bonkas !!
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Looks very nice mate Another kit that i really should have on the bench....as the saying goes ....too many kits , not enough time Andy |
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