Jazzy Jase

After priming I give the model a good rubbing with a square of material from an old pair of jeans.

Finally, some photo's. I couldn't get the lighting right so they're a little orange and don't show the pre/post-shading very well. The airframe and all the small parts have been primed in Alclad grey primer. I then pre-shaded the bottom with black and sprayed Gunze RLM65 over that. I then lightened the RLM65 with white and highlighted the centre of the panels before covering the whole lot in a very thin layer of RLM65 again. The photo's don't show the effect, but it looks good in natural light. 109E3_07 by Jazzy Jase, on Flickr 109E3_08 by Jazzy Jase, on Flickr 109E3_09 by Jazzy Jase, on Flickr Next I will be masking off the bottom and pre shading the top before spraying RLM70 all over. Edit: fixed the pictures.

Why not try Coca Cola? http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10129

I always use Ultracast if I can. Relish Models sells them or you can buy them direct, but remember to keep the price under £18 or you'll get stung for VAT AND the Royal Mail's Christmas bonus service charge.

Just one for me. A Hasegawa Hurricane started for the BoB GB.

Looks good so far. Will be keeping a keen eye on this one.

My Hurricane won't be finished. I'm annoyed at allowing myself to start another model instead of persevering with the Hurri.

Thats fine Brian. Sounds like to build as slowly as I do. Aurora, good to have you on board.

If you're desperate I have 1/2 a pot of Gunze Dark Earth you're welcome to come and collect from Bracknell.

I've tried various Tamiya mixes and a Vallejo Air colour that was referenced on a conversion chart and didn't like any of them. Can you get hold of some Xtracrylics or Gunze Dark Earth?

Thanks. The main parts are fixed together and it's almost ready for some paint. Having a day off to watch The Pacific today so I'll update tomorrow with some photos.

Here's my entry into the Groupbuild. Tamiya's BF109E-3 in 1/48 with a few extras. 109E3_01 by Jazzy Jase, on Flickr Montex masks and markings Hobbydecal stencils Master guns for the wing guns and Quickboost guns for the cowling guns Ultracast wheels Ultracast seat Ultracast prop & spinner Ultracast exhausts So far I've painted the cockpit using Gunze RLM02 with RLM66 for the Instrument Panel and weathered with Vallejo acrylics and Citadel washes. I've painted the wheel wells using the same method but I forgot to photograph them. 109E3_02 by Jazzy Jase, on Flickr 109E3_04 by Jazzy Jase, on Flickr 109E3_05 by Jazzy Jase, on Flickr 109E3_06 by Jazzy Jase, on Flickr Also, without photos, I have painted the wheel hubs, prop, radiators and gun barrels, all in a variety of Gunze and Alclad.

There's now an in-box review of this kit over on Aeroscale. No word on accuracy other than "the spinner looks a bit too bulbous and that the propeller blades are flat and a little on the thick side" It looks good enough for me so I've ordered one from Relish Models.

Wow, that's nice. Can't wait to see the diorama.

It want's you to vote for both parts of the poll. I think, in the past when there's been a lot of builds like this then there is an option in both polls for "no-vote" and you then vote for the model you want and also "no-vote" in the other poll.

I'd like to know your Tamiya mixes please.

Superb as usual Shaun. Isn't that Swordfish lovely!

From what I've heard, a coat of Klear will hide it. To avoid this I use Uhu White Tac and try not to touch it with my skin incase it pick up any grease.

Gorgeous. Superbly painted and finished.

Has anyone got one of these yet? How is it? I haven't seen any reviews yet.

I think they're made by Gunze. I use Ikea tea light holders. £1.99 for 12 and they can be reused anyway: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00114167

It's been almost 2 months since I started this Hurricane and I've hardly touched it. For several reasons I've not been able to or wanted to do any modelling recently but I finished the cockpit this week and started gluing fuselage and wings together today. Hurri_02 by Jazzy Jase, on Flickr Hurri_03 by Jazzy Jase, on Flickr Hurri_04 by Jazzy Jase, on Flickr I've used the Ultracast seat, armour and wheel well but decided against the Eduard photoetch bits because the cockpit looked good enough to me. Hurri_05 by Jazzy Jase, on Flickr Hurri_06 by Jazzy Jase, on Flickr I managed to break part of the wheel well when gluing the Ultracast piece in, but I think I've fixed it enough not to be visible. This kit really seems to be fighting me and I'm not enjoying it, which probably explains the lack of progress. Anyway, I'll press-on and try to get it finished before the end of the GB.

I've decided to build a 1/48 Tamiya BF109 E3 with a few extras. 109E3_01 by Jazzy Jase, on Flickr Montex masks and markings Hobbydecal stencils Master guns or Quickboost guns (I'll make a decision once I've looked at both sets) Ultracast wheels Ultracast seat Ultracast prop & spinner Ultracast exhausts

That's one of the nicest Hurricane's I've seen. I'd like to know what paints and varnish you used? The colours and finish look really good.

That's only a couple of quid cheaper than the Hasegawa kit. I'll wait until I've read some reviews before deciding which to go for.