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Re: Continuing my WW2 bent - 1/48 Eduard Bf-109E-1
« Reply #15 on: April 05, 2023, 04:16:28 PM »
Proof of modelling life... as seems to be the case these last few years, work has put a real crimp on modelling progress. None the less, I now have some paint on the '109.




I have chosen to model an aicraft from 1/JG.26, March 1940, from the AeroMaster sheet 48-110. This sheet is nearly 30 years old now, so no doubt there are errors, but I am no 109 'experten' so I am going with what the sheet says for the markings. Again I am using SMS acrylic lacquers as my new 'go to' paint for finishes. The SMS versions of RLM02 and RLM71 are very 'green', so I added an overspray of thinned brown to redden things up a bit to suit my eye. Everything you see so far is paint, including the national markings and aircraft number (made from home made masks... they are not perfectly painted, but I didn't want decals to hide the nice surface details on the kit). Stencils and other markings will be from the decal sheet.

Next up is a clear coat, then decals, after which I can start some weathering. I am hoping to have this one dusted in the next few weeks (optimistic, but here we are...!)

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BC

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Re: Continuing my WW2 bent - 1/48 Eduard Bf-109E-1
« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2023, 01:11:41 AM »
Wow! Big progress. That looks great. The spinner is RLM25?

Steve

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Re: Continuing my WW2 bent - 1/48 Eduard Bf-109E-1
« Reply #17 on: April 06, 2023, 07:20:34 AM »
Thanks Steve!

The green on the spinner is a home made mix, mainly to try and match the green of the grasshopper that will emblazon the side of the fuselage. As per the below, there are some uncertainties on elements of the markings of this particular aircraft, so I am taking some liberties here and there :)



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BC

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Re: Continuing my WW2 bent - 1/48 Eduard Bf-109E-1
« Reply #18 on: April 07, 2023, 01:00:29 AM »
That is a good thought process. Makes sense.

Steve

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Re: Continuing my WW2 bent - 1/48 Eduard Bf-109E-1
« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2023, 10:27:38 AM »
She be done!

















Overall, this is an excellent kit which goes together nicely (so nicely in fact that I am tempted to start another one!). Apologies for the poor photography (my camera is also pushing 20 years old…).

Thanks to all for looking!

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Re: Continuing my WW2 bent - 1/48 Eduard Bf-109E-1
« Reply #20 on: April 15, 2023, 11:46:00 PM »
A great looking BOF vet! Wngsy makes great early 109's if you're interested in a different one.

Steve

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Re: Continuing my WW2 bent - 1/48 Eduard Bf-109E-1
« Reply #21 on: April 16, 2023, 08:44:32 AM »
   Lovely job on a true classic Brad. Your shading and panel highlights  really stand out, great finish!
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Re: Continuing my WW2 bent - 1/48 Eduard Bf-109E-1
« Reply #22 on: April 16, 2023, 08:39:26 PM »
That is a very nice looking Bf 109! Great colours and weathering!
/Fredrik

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Re: Continuing my WW2 bent - 1/48 Eduard Bf-109E-1
« Reply #23 on: April 17, 2023, 01:12:33 AM »
You Never Disappoint Brad! Beautiful painting and weathering. Gorgeous results!
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Re: Continuing my WW2 bent - 1/48 Eduard Bf-109E-1
« Reply #24 on: April 17, 2023, 11:20:48 PM »
The contrast between the green and gray colors really set this off.  Great pictures!

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Re: Continuing my WW2 bent - 1/48 Eduard Bf-109E-1
« Reply #25 on: April 27, 2023, 05:57:49 AM »
Beautiful model -and that says a lot as I'm not a fan of the 109 in any form! :)

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Re: Continuing my WW2 bent - 1/48 Eduard Bf-109E-1
« Reply #26 on: June 05, 2023, 07:10:47 AM »
Exceptional work as always, Brad. From one of my favourite periods in WW2.
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Re: Continuing my WW2 bent - 1/48 Eduard Bf-109E-1
« Reply #27 on: June 05, 2023, 03:14:47 PM »
Truly lovely - and one of my favourite birds!

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Re: Continuing my WW2 bent - 1/48 Eduard Bf-109E-1
« Reply #28 on: June 05, 2023, 06:21:30 PM »
Many thanks for your kind words all, I really appreciate the feedback.

Thanks again!

BC