JackG Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 This is Zvezda's 72nd kit of the Bf 109 F-2, backdated to the earlier F-1 model. It mainly involved removing reinforcement strips on the tail , and adding riveted strips and wing spar covers in the wing roots area. Fuselage codes and victory markings are home made decals. WiP can be found here: During the month of October 1940, Werner Molders would receive one of the first F-1 models, and at that time his tally stood at 42 aircraft. With the Friedrich , he would reach 50, and continue to add more while flying this particular frame, well into 1941. regards, Jack 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) Excellent 109 Jack, I love the first pic over the white cliffs. Very atmospheric. Great camouflage and paint job too. Looks good beside the Emil. Cheers Greg Edited February 16, 2017 by GREG DESTEC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Wow! I really thought that the b/w pic was a comparison shot of the real thing, very impressive, good skills 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Lovely build and superb finish. The black and white shot is particularly effective. Cheers Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I'm looking at some "in flight" options with a stand for a build. You have inspired me!! Great job Cheers Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Thank you Greg, Simon, Dave, and Bruce. Also thanks for the many likes received for this one, and glad the members enjoy the b/w photoshop - it's fun to do. Here's a colour version: regards, Jack 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hi JackG, I like your Bf 109, and the fact that it's displayed in-flight. I've looked at the WIP, but can't tell how you fixed the display stand – any hints? Many thanks, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hello David, thanks kindly. The attachment is a quite simple affair. These display bases usually have a hook - I chop that off. Then, in it's place, drill a hole for a 0.8mm brass rod and superglue in place. Underside of aircraft also drill a hole. The brass piece length is your choice - the segment used here is such that it reaches the top of the fuselage (inside). Also didn't use glue on the aircraft, but you can if you want it permanent. regards, Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hi Jack, Thanks for the reply. It seems with your method you can adjust the attitude of the plane (as long as you have picked the centre of gravity!). I have used a method that Greg in OK posted where a couple of strong (rare earth) magnets are used: This is useful as you can remove the stand and no holes are in the model's fuselage, but adjusting the attitude of the model isn't that easy. In future, I may experiment with thin perspex/plexiglass rods attached to a base or diorama. Regards, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 No problem, David, and yes I've seen the magnet and acrylic rod methods. Both of those definitely look more pro than the brass, but I like the latter because it is the easiest to edit out when adding in a photo-shopped background. I don't like making unnecessary holes in the aircraft either, but that is the trade off, just like the inflight modeling of the spinning prop. Blades are gone, never to be displayed, and the nose itself can't accurately show the segmented colours, if present. The Friedrich here had a one third segment in white, but is lost in motion blur, creating a lighter colour overall. regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 That looks excellent Jack and beautifully photographed too! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Hello Stix, thanks very much. regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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