Plasto Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) Hi, While Im waiting on my bits for my Emil build to arrive I waded through the stash and dug out Zvezda's nice Fredrich kit.. I also have the Monogram book on the F model more by good fortune than good judgement.. Both the book and the kit give details/ decals for Hannes Trautlofts Aircraft from JG-54 so I'll probably run with that.. The monogram book mentions an experimental colour scheme for the Aircraft... The kit is un-started and I'll build it OOB with maybe a few minor tweaks. It also features a full engine which I quite like so I think I'll have a go at doing it with the cowls open... I'll make a start and see where we end up... Cheers Plasto Edited June 23, 2017 by Plasto 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I'm hoping you will go for the experimental color scheme. That sounds interesting. Will be waiting for updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Interested to see how this builds, I've heard it described as over-engineered. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Thanks for the interest in my build. So I made a start... a pleasant couple of hours has gotten the engine,firewall, cockpit and lower wing assemblies well on the way... I also added the tail parts to the fuselage halves. The kit kit is nicely detailed and fit so far has been very very good.. Cheers Plasto 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Tomorrow I am getting my first HobbyBoss easy build kit. I just need to see for myself what one can achieve with these kits. The next one in a couple of months, will either be the Zvezda 109F, or FW 190 A-4. I suspect that they'll be just as easy to build and a lot more detailed. So I will follow this build of yours with the greatest interest! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hi Jean, Will that that be the Hobbyboss 1/48 Bf109-f?? I Built the 1/48 Mustang and enjoyed it... This Zvezda kit has been reasonably straightforward so far. cheers Plasto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I should be getting mine in the mail in a few days. I'm glad you're a few steps ahead, this way I can learn from you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Same kit or the F4?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Great start, its a complex but very well detailed kit. That made the term " over-engineered " somewhat fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 So a bit of work on the kit Engine to add a few details out of wire,solder and brass rod... I've also gotten the wing together. cheers Plasto 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Looks good. Like your engine and it will look great painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) Thanks... I added a Bit of paint... Engine serial is is a repurposed tank serial number. l need to track down a decal for the top of the crank case cover... Edited May 17, 2017 by Plasto 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 The serial number is a great touch. I am indecisive as to put one on my build, mainly because I don't think I have any suitable decals in the spares bin. Some pictures I have seen with serial numbers, some not. But after looking at how your engine turned out with the numbers, I think I shall source harder. Hope you don't mind me ripping off borrowing your look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Feel free to borrow whatever ideas you like 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 19 hours ago, Plasto said: Feel free to borrow whatever ideas you like I did! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Ha great minds think alike... Plasmos engine painting tutorial on YT is worth watching.. I had a go at mking some seat belts last night but while they were ok for a closed canopy build they are in need of a lift for canopy open. So I have ordered some PE belts from Lions Roar... Ive not used any PE from them before but the set was good value and it's not pre painted which I prefer to the 'zoom' style sets... I suspect with post they will take a week to arrive so I'll put the F on hold as I need the belts to finish the cockpit... however my resin bits off my Emil build have arrived from Ultracast so I can make a start on that... cheers Plasto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 On 5/16/2017 at 6:07 AM, Plasto said: Hi Jean, Will that that be the Hobbyboss 1/48 Bf109-f?? I Built the 1/48 Mustang and enjoyed it... This Zvezda kit has been reasonably straightforward so far. cheers Plasto Hi Plasto, I really like the whole concept of this kind of kits, and your engine will look smashing. No, I have picked up the D 520 in HB Easy KIts. Nothing to do with Messerschmitt, but it is the first "easy kit" I am looking at. Then it will be a 1/72 Zvezda to compare the two. I believe Zvezda will come on top. Is your 109 a 1/48 or 1/72 kit? Cheers JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 16 hours ago, Plasto said: Ha great minds think alike... Plasmos engine painting tutorial on YT is worth watching.. cheers Plasto Thanks for the link to Plasmos' engine painting tutorial. It was really helpful. It is amazing how he can so effortlessly pick out details with a paintbrush. Also, it is really scary how well he uses a hypodermic needle to open up gun barrels. I would never try that myself as the only result would be a trip to the emergency room to get sewn up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 7 hours ago, jean said: Is your 109 a 1/48 or 1/72 kit? Hi Jean it's 1/48th. you'll have fun I'm sure with the 1/72 version... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 5 hours ago, georgeusa said: Thanks for the link to Plasmos' engine painting tutorial. It was really helpful. It is amazing how he can so effortlessly pick out details with a paintbrush. Also, it is really scary how well he uses a hypodermic needle to open up gun barrels. I would never try that myself as the only result would be a trip to the emergency room to get sewn up. Yes he's by far my favourite YT 'modeller' mainly because it gets on with it. The camera work is good and he keeps the chatter to a minimum and when he does speak he can deliver interesting commentary and varies the tone of his voice even when English is his second language... cheers Plasto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Yes, he and Paul Budzik give some great tutorials. I'm going through all of Plasmos' videos now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Yes PB gives some great advanced food for thought videos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Progress with the 'F' Cockpit and engine fitted. One of our LHS had some Eduard Steel belts so I met with these to keep the build on track.. seams are also on the way to being sorted. The wing assembly to the fuselage needed some careful assembly. It's possible to get a neat fit but I needed to glue up in stages and use a spreader to get a really good fit. It needed a touch of surfacer on one wing root and a join line underneath. Nothing major.... IP and cowl panels next... Cheers Plasto 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Looking good! It appears to be a far more comprehensive kit than the ICM kit I am building. Cheers Greg Edited May 21, 2017 by GREG DESTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 So a bit more work on the Fredrich.. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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