andyh59 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) At the present I am unable to model (not the catwalk variety!!) due to recovering from an operation on my hand, nothing too serious I'm glad to say. The last project before this was the build of 4 Bf109s, all 1/48 (my scale), 2 x Eduard new tool, 1 x Eduard original tooling, 1 x Hasegawa and I've also included another Eduard original tooling that I built when first released. Can you identify the kits? No prizes I'm afraid ( living on a pension!!). (1) Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 (sub type unknown) Red 1 2./JG300 26/6/44 Germany This is one of the Eduard 1/48 new tool kits built with the addition of Brassin cockpit, Eduard photo etch and Eagle Editions decals. All these models were painted with the Vallejo model air paints which give a very good match to the RLM colour reference I use by Michael Ullman. This particular aircraft was painted in one of the many schemes trialed by JG300. The main upper airframe colour was a 50/50mix of RLM 74 & 75 to which was added mottle of a mixed grey in my case RLM 66 toned down with white. Undersurfaces RLM76, fuselage band I painted RLM 45 Rotbraun (primer). I do not add an awful lot of weathering to my models as their service life was probably not that long. I really found these new tool Eduard Bf109s a joy to build especially with the brassin cockpit, my only criticism being the exhausts and openings which are very slightly oversize but can be reduced with a little work. I did not make this alteration to the two new tool builds here as the exhausts are covered. (2) Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 White 7 W. Nr163269 4./JG51 June1944 Bulgaria Again the new tool Eduard kit finished with same accessories as Red 1 above. Typical RLM 74/75/76 scheme with full stencil markings, again machine in fairly clean state. (3) Messerschmitt Bf109G-2/R-6 Yellow 10 W. Nr.14800 6./JG5 April-May 1943 Russia This is the first of the Eduard original tooled 109s. This is the 109G-2 from the Royal Class boxing,as the main problems with this kit was fuselage too long, wings overspan, u/c at incorrect angle.I modified all the problems (my article over on Aeroscale a year or two ago described the methods used http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=features&file=view&artid=5612 . The cockpit was detailed using the kit components plus a few extra details, the underwing gondolas were the Brassin parts that were included in the Royal boxing with barrels from a hypodermic syringe. Colour scheme for this machine was very interesting, originally intended for topical operations the paint scheme was RLM 78/79. It was however delivered to JG5 operating in a northern theatre of operations where it received a coat of washable white paint and RLM 70 mottle. However patches of the original 79 still showed through giving the aircraft a tri colour scheme. Decals were sourced from several different sheets. I note that Eduard have just released the Bf109G-2 and that one of the schemes is the aircraft that this one replaced!! (4) Messerschmitt Bf109G-5 Yellow 11 W. Nr.27119 9./JG54 Spring 1944 Germany This is the original tooling of the Eduard Bf109G-6 and the kit I modified shown over on Aeroscale. I built it as a G-5 version simply because of the scheme in the Eagle Editions decal sheet I had. Scheme is originally standard RLM74/75/76 uppersurfaces were then sprayed over with RLM 76 leaving the original colours showing through. (5) Messerschmitt Bf109G-2 White 2 4.JG/54 Autumn 1942 Russia Now for the odd one out, this is the old Hasegawa G-2 released way back and purchased when Hasegawa kits were reasonably priced and not the stupidly outrageous prices they now charge even for kits this old and way below the standards that we have come to expect from manufacturers these days.If Eduard can retool!! Mind you if Hasegawa did retool their 109 family what PRICES enough of my thoughts on 'Hasedearer' pricing. These 109s when first released were the most accurate around even though they suffered with incorrectly shaped spinners, short fuselages and incorrect profile on the rear fuselage, they were the best around. I added a fair few to my stash over the years, some I actually built I replaced the spinners with the Fusion resin replacements but attempted no other modifications other than adding Aires resin cockpits. Then recently after the first tool Eduard kit and my fix thereof, I decided to re-examine the Hasegawa offerings. I decided the incorrect rear fuselage I could live with, however I decided to add the missing 2mm of length in front of the cockpit with plastic card and sand to shape after reattaching the nose I had previously removed with a saw. I then proceeded to add detail to the kit using the large amount of spares from the Eduard kits;- I used the wheel well walls with a little surgery, the wheels (far superior to Hasegawa's) replaced the nose intake (because I could!!) spruced up the intakes rubbish on the Hasegawa kit and used the Eduard tail wheel. Then added Fusion spinner & blades and Aires G-2 resin cockpit. You see above the end result, thus modified I don't think it looks too out of place with the Eduard 109 family! The colour scheme for this machine was easy to choose as I wanted to show the varied schemes used by JG54 especially the use of the mixed browns they used, mine was mixed from the various recognition colours red,blue,yellow,green & white eventually almost coming out similar to RLM 79. other colours used were RLM 70/71/76. Decals came again from a variety of sources. Well that was my last pre-op project now waiting for my hand (right one had to be didn't it) to be able to hold a scalpel again I've been thinking about future projects. One I'm considering is bringing all my Hasegawa 109s up to standard, we shall see. Hope you enjoyed perusing my post. Regards Andy Edited February 2, 2017 by andyh59 POSTED BEFORE COMPLETED 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertom Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 5 x 109 = 545. Oh wait, you were talking about the number of 109's you built. They look great by the way, and I love the variety of schemes. Hope your hand recovers soon! I broke a Testor's paint jar in my hand a few years ago while I was building a Fujimi Bf110D, so I know how much it sucks not being able to spend time with your hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 545?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Outstanding 109s Andy! They all look great, although my preference goes to the JG 54 machines. Congrats JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 What a great collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 More than the sum of its pieces - great collection and nice choice of paint schemes. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Great collection, all really well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 A super collection of '109s. My favourite has to be White 2 from JG54. I wish you a speedy recovery so you can turn out more of these beauties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Very nice collection, I love the variety of schemes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 That's a lovely collection, showing some deft airbrushing. I like them all but my favourite is White 2. Regards Richard C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael K Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Good lookomg 109's . My favourite is the White 7 Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 That is a great collection of some very nice and different 109's Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Well tidy collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Really very very nice. Hope your hand recovers soon. I need to see more of your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Great looking collection of 109s. Hope you hand recoverside so you can build some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh59 Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Many thanks for all your positive comments and well wishes. Hopefully back at the workbench in the next week or so . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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