Plasto Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Hi, I'll use Tamiya's 1/48 Bf-109 E kit to build an Emil in foreign service. I haven't built a Tamiya Emil before and coming off of the back of a build of Airfix's 1/48 E kit I'm looking forward to it... I'll stick up some images later. We start on the 6th is that correct?? Edited June 14, 2017 by Plasto 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Welcome Plasto and we do indeed start on the 6th (but then there´s the 25% rule too...) Regards, V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Ok understood... I've been on a bit of a 190 blitz of late so this will be my 3rd 1/48 109 in the last few months.... I'm Building this kit... And will I think use one of these schemes... I might get some bits from Ultracast but time and funds permitting... Cheers Plasto 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Ok I've ordered the Ultracast replacement seat,prop,wheels and exhausts... That should give a lift to the kit parts.... but I need to finish this off before I start.... Cheers Plasto 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Is that the Airfix kit you have on the go? Is it good, I have one that I want to do for this GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Yes it's the Airfix 1/48 BF-109 E1,E3,E7 boxing... The Kit is ok.. The Decals are utter rubbish hence I have been painting the markings on this E1... The Tamiya Kit is better IMHO.. But the Airfix kit is ok... HTH Plasto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 4 hours ago, Plasto said: Ok understood... And will I think use one of these schemes... A word of caution, this is one of the decal sheets that gets Aeromaster the 'errormaster' tag.. I presume you don't wish to do another Spanish.... but IIRC the Hungarian nightfighter has no proof apart from an ancient profile, oft repeated. the cross on the Bulgarian is too thin (Errormaster did this on a few Bulgarian schemes...) from https://www.asisbiz.com/il2/Bf-109E/RBAF.html not impossible to adjust with a photo to work from, more in link. the Swiss 109's have some small unique features not in any kit, there is a walkround of a preseved Swiss 109 in the 109 Datafile, but they have different cowl guns and control stick again, from memory. The does list and illustrate the differences. I'm away from the book but can dig out the info if you require. the Hungarian V5+06 is likely wrong too, they got very few E's note http://mmpbooks.biz/shop2/product.php?productid=17655&cat=&page=1 has a youtube flick through of the book, and at 2.42 there is a profile (and photos too small too see clearly in the preview) of a Hungarian E '6' which you perhaps could do using the '9' from the Bulgarian with the Hungarian crosses. have the book on order so can check at some point soon. The Romanian cross is likely to be incorrect, , there are a lot of subtle variations. I have the (now rare) Romanian fighter colours so can check that if you wish. Hope of use, apologies if not. cheers T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 The tamiya kit is a lovely kit, I built an e-1 for the BoB GB and it went together with no problems!! I look forward to seeing the finished result! Joss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Troy, the list would have been much shorter if you would have stated what is correct on the sheet As Troy stated, the Swiss 109Es have some noticeable differences. If you are interested you can check my build here as I mentioned them. Also all aircraft had been painted in RLM 70 by 1941 and the marking on the decals was introduced in September 1944 and not 1941-42. Cheers, Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Troy Smith said: A word of caution, this is one of the decal sheets that gets Aeromaster the 'errormaster' tag.......... Hi Troy, Here is my ethos when it comes to model building. Hopefully this helps you understand me a bit better.. I really enjoy construction and painting of a model far more than I do research. Personally I find when you disappear down the rabbit hole of research and 'ultimate accuracy' it's more often than not difficult to get to a definitive answer which leads to indicision and you build or paint nothing as there is more research to do... Like a lot of folk on here I have a stash of kits that I hope to work through before I die and TBH if I agonised over each colour scheme or minor accuracy issue then nothing would get built. This is working for me as I build about 20 plus kits a year. I realise for some research, ultimate accuracy, super accurate colour representation and cross forum research is important and effectively a hobby in its own right. Which I understand. However that's not really me I just stick em together paint em as best I can and try and take a decent photo of them and enjoy posting them up on the odd forum. So for my simple needs the Aeromaster sheet is fine. Cheers Plasto Edited May 2, 2017 by Plasto Ammended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 Righto I have paid the piper and these bits are on the way to me for Canadian resinmeisters Ultracast. NB these images are Ultracasts I use em to illustrate what i've purchased.. Wheels... Seat with Belts... Prop.... Exhausts.... That should be enough to 'guild the Lilly' Cheers Plasto 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 12 hours ago, Plasto said: ... I just stick em together paint em as best I can and try and take a decent photo of them and enjoy posting them up on the odd forum. But isn't the purchase of these resin parts against your modelling philosophy and totally unnecessary Why correct parts and not care about markings Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Basilisk said: But isn't the purchase of these resin parts against your modelling philosophy and totally unnecessary Why correct parts and not care about markings Cheers, Peter Peter, My 'philosophy' is personal enjoyment.. If a 'bit of resin' makes my build more enjoyable for me then thats ok. Ultimately I guess I can build em how I want too. Cheers Plasto Edited May 3, 2017 by Plasto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 You certainly can and I do like your philosophy - that is what making models is all about. Have you decided in which markings you will build the kit? All the Axis power markings do look attractive. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 I'm Undecided at present TBH. The Spanish schemes are for E1's and to convert the Tamiya kit backwards is more work than I want and I'm building an Airfix E1 currently. I'll make a start and it'll pan out.... Cheers Plasto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Your Legion Condor Emil looks fantastic, can t wait to see your start. Would the exhaust parts fit the Airfix kit too ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Thanks for you kind words on the airfix build. The Airfix Exhausts are not too bad I reckon the Ultracast bits would fit with a bit of fettling. I had some decals arrive last night to finish off the Airfix build so I'll get on with that over the next few days.. cheers Plasto 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) So i have begun working on the Emil today. There is a marked contrast between this Tamiya kit and the Zvezda Fredrich I'm also building... The Tamiya kit is nicely detailed but simple with few parts. I have been working on the cockpit today and added the replacement seat from Ultracast. here are a couple of shots of it painted up and given a light wash and a bit of weathering... The ultracast seat seat painted up nicely and with a wash the belts look very good I would recommend this to anyone building a Tamiya 109 or the Airfix one... ill seal the fuselage up and get on with the build tomorrow... cheers Plasto. Edited May 20, 2017 by Plasto 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Wings on seams in progress.. Here it is keeping the Zvezda 'F' company... Fit it is superb. Minimal clean up on seams.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 So onwards with the Emil... Paint on.. Mr Colour Lacquers which are so great to use.. Cheers Plasto 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) I have painted the rudder.... So a Grupul 7 scheme it is.... Edited June 4, 2017 by Plasto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Not called 'Errormaster' for nothing. Crosses wrong style, and no white background no number 9 nickname on port side only no donald duck no personal emblem no ground kill bars more pics here of other Romanian 109 E's, some in colour https://www.asisbiz.com/il2/Bf-109E/FARR.html the Airfix trop kit does have correct markings for a Romanian option though you had problems with the Airfix decals IIRC? Perhaps try using really hot water to soften them? Radu Briznan does 3 sheets for Romanian 109E's http://www.radubstore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_66&zenid=962d396696c60039f32e622d58a74f69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Thanks for your interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) I made a start on the decals once everything has had a couple of coats of Mr Super Clear.. That dried hard and glassy perfect for decals.. Mr Mark setter has made a pleasant job of the decals so far... I like the scheme it's very colourful for a 109... Cheers Plasto.. Edited June 8, 2017 by Plasto 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 really sharp looking, glad you ended up with some decent decals. what make are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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