Old Fogey Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 This 1/48 Airfix BF109E is the first kit I have built for something like 50 years! My eyesight and clumpy fingers can't cope with 1/72 scale so it’s 1/48 scale for me. It's the first time I have used an airbrush or attempted any kind of weathering. All paints used are Vallejo Model Air. Some parts are missing/broken off, courtesy of a heavy-handed grandson, hence the retracting undercarriage. I've used a clear Airfix stand which has been removed from the photo by magic. I’ve got some of the prop blur thingies but not convinced they look that effective. I’ll maybe try the no-blade method to simulate a spinning prop. Currently building another Airfix 109E and an Airfix Mosquito PR.XVI (Both 1/48) with lots more waiting! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZUlNfLWG6QZNH309x7yCjHzJTCuzqGYn/view?usp=sharing 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fogey Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 How do you get pics to appear in the body of the post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
224 Peter Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Glad to find another "mature" modeller returning to the habit.... Great photo and an effective looking model. I've returned after 45 years, as you say, there is an awful to to learn, airbrushing, weathering, and much to get used to. Like you, I cannot manage 1/72 anymore, so for me 1/48 and 1/32... and a couple of 1/24 though where I'll put the mosquito i have no idea!! To get the photo in the body of the text you need to have an account with one of the hosting services, then you copy and paste a link that causes the image to appear each time the post is opened. Photobucket used to be popular, but they wanted to charge so it is no longer an option. Flickr is popular. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 That's very good for a first attempt, and very nicely displayed. If you want to know more about posting pics on here, this is the one to read... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 That's very nicely built and presented, well done. I see one of your interests are scooters. Are we talking 60's Lambretta and Vespa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 very nice looking model. welcome back to the hobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Very dynamic and effective photo (speaking as an old photographer and aviation nut…)! Model looks quite realistic in that setting – sorry for the poor bloke getting a stalled engine in this situation… ;-) Clever modelling and photography! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce bay Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Lovely 109, and nicely presented! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fogey Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thanks for all the encouraging replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fogey Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 19 hours ago, Vinnie said: Are we talking 60's Lambretta and Vespa? Yes Lambretta ... Had a few back in the 60s and 70s. I currently ride a 1980 Model (Produced in India) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Ah, I can smell the two-stroke fumes even now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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