tank152 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) Just finished this today. Hasegawa kit, Aires pit, Eduard p/e, UltraCast prop, True Details wheels, QuickBoost exhausts. Painted through out with Gunze and weathered with oils etc. I also tried my hand at riveting the airframe for the first time. Just noticed i've forgot to attach the pitot tube and I may have a go at attaching some sort of canopy restraining wire as well. I've got a build thread somewhere on here. I'm not entirely happy with how its turned out, it looks a bit shoddy. Edited November 6, 2012 by tank152 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I wish I could make models as shoddy as that, I'd be really happy with them! Cracking job. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Nothing shoddy about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I like it! Lots! Shoddy? Where? I aspire to such shoddiness my friend - it's smashing! cheers Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I'm not entirely happy with how its turned out, it looks a bit shoddy. Yeh... well... we're all our own worst critics! You see shoddy work because you are so close it it. The rest of us only see superbness. (Is that a word? ) Highlights for me include the castored tailwheel and the interior structure of the radiator flaps. Add to that the flawless application of the paintwork and the attention to detail - the cowling has obviously been robbed from another aircraft. Nah... this model deserves two big thumbs up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Looks ok to me mate, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinns Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thats a lovely rendition of this aircraft. If I have one small critism, it's the rudder. The colours should be if I remember from the Monogram profile on the BF 109K, RLM 75 grey & RLM 83 dark green hard edged mottle . Or it could be RLM 81 brown violet & RLM 83 hard edged mottle. Black & white images can be challenging to interpret ! I believe there is still an issue between the greens RLM 82 & 83 to which is dark green & light green ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I agree, it's nasty. If i were you i'd bin it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeley Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Nowt wrong with that, like Enzo said when you're so close to a build you spot every flaw because you know they are there. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Lovely build Tim. Are you joining the GB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Very nice, Great paint job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Been waiting to see this, and it's been worth it! I can only echo Enzo - we all know the smallest imperfections on our models, but from what I can see, you've absolutely nailed it! Fantastic K-4, really impressive Tim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewE Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Looks spot on to me. Shoddy is probably a good description of how alot of Luftwaffe were looking in 1945 anyway. I shall be attempting this scheme on my Heller 1/72 version sometime. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyL Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Fantastic work as usual Tim, and not shoddy at all. Lovely job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Very nice looking 109 !!! Great Job on the camo !! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Looks rather tasty to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 It look good to me, nice job mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 That's a stunning looking 109, very nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I aspire to your shoddiness Tim, shes an absolute beaut! Been keeping a look out for your moskito in RFI but dont know if you've taken a break or i have missed it? Out of interest what paint / technique do you use for the tyres, theyre rubberly So what you bringing to the 109GB then? Cheer,s Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayh Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 i agree if that is shoddy then i aspire to produce shoddy work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Wow your 'shoddiness' puts my 'best' to shame! I've always wanted to do a late 109 and this is inspirational. A question if I may? Is the underside an example of what I have seen referred to as 'German Sky'? Trevor the very impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Shoddy..Never! If MINE looked like that I would be quite delighted. I like it and think it is a splendid build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 It looks just as shoddy as a late recycled from many other airframe parts going through the Augsburg werks "bitsa" 109 should. Think the only thing I'd have done would be to separate the rudder and bang it over in "opposite lock" to the tail wheel. Very nice,I like it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin_Bitz Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Really nice 109 you've made there. The machine guns infront of the cockpit, did you just paint them at the end? I ask as I'm building the Tamiya 1/48 Me 109e and was wandering how to best deal with those guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Like that a lot. It's got that tired, faded, war weary look to it. Need to get a K for my stash actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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