Duncan B Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Hi Folks, here is my AZModel Bf109 Erla built G14 of 15/JG5 based in Norway in May 1945. The kit included the markings for this aircraft however I had a set of Eaglecal decals that also had them so I used those as they appeared to be a slightly better quality. The kit was built OOB with the exception of the pitot tube which is brass tube and wire. Painted using a mixture of Mr Color and Mr Hobby paints and given a light dusting of some pastel chalks for the exhaust and dust. I built this one alongside AZModel's G5 kit and the comments I made about the fit (of the engine cowls in particular) stand for this one too. I made a few mistakes, sanding off details that should have stayed in place, but the instructions are quite vague as they are generic to all the AZModel 109's so check your references often. I copied a profile from the MMP Book, "Bf109 Late Versions, Camouflage and Markings" for the colour scheme. This kit fills a gap in my Bf109 collection as I don't think there was an off the shelf G14 in 1/72 available until this came out * (although it isn't particularly difficult to convert a decent G6 kit). I had a problem with Humbrol's Clear crazing prior to decaling the kit so I haven't used my usual techniques for weathering but I'm calling this one finished anyway. This was the profile I was aiming for And with it's G6 stablemate Duncan B * I had obviously forgotten about the Hasegawa and Academy offerings or my mind had blanked them out possibly 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Nice work, though I hate the 109. There is a Hasegawa 109G-14 boxing out there, though it has its own issues, I understand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Oh yes, you're right. I'd forgotten about that one (and have tried hard to forget the Academy horror too). I think it's just a rehash of their skinny G6 (which is basically what a G14 was anyway). Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I think it's just a rehash of their skinny G6 (which is basically what a G14 was anyway). Yep, with a different tail and so forth. Is there a cheap book that can easily be read at arm's length that covers the disturbing multifariousness of late-war 109s? I have the Squadron Signal book on the F-K. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 There are many, many books on the wonderful Bf109, the Kagero books are worth a look as they have descriptions and line drawings highlighting the various changes made to make the 109 even more beautiful Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 great looking 109, nice build... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Look in MMP's list for Jean Mermet's book. There's nothing so thorough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Well done for finishing another AZ 109 Duncan- great result from a difficult kit. I really like the extra detail on the camo scheme too.(not really clear on the kit box) Cheers -Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Duncan, congrats for an excellent model! The paint job is superb Regarding books on 109, I'd recommend, as a first overall read, Aviation Classics's "bookazine" on the type (issue number 18). It covers the history of Willy Messerschmitt, the devolpment and operation of all 109 models and also their use after WWII (even in Israel!). Cheers Jaime 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Thanks for the comments folks, not one of my best finishes unfortunately. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 fan Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Very nice work, Duncan. I like the distinctive Erla mottling and its contrast to the G-5. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Absolutely fabulous result Duncan, I'm sure it looks great alongside its companions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Awesome model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Lovely build and finish,great paintwork! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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