raguk Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hi, Here is my 3rd build of 2014. It is the new tool Airfix 109 E4 in the markings of 1/JG3 as flown by Franz Von Werra. It lived up to its pilot in as far as it was nearly the one that got away, The kit fought me all the way to completion. There were numerous occasions when it nearly went in the bin. I must add nothing to do with Airfix but I really just wasn't happing for me. Yeap the aerial mast broke as others have stated and then lost the spinner and broke the canopy right hand lower section of the windscreen my fault again. Just as it had me thinking I had beaten it in to submission I caught it and knocked it off the bench causing some damage again to the mast and canopy. I used Quickboost resin seat and Barracuda resin wheels. I went and bought another kit to nick the spinner so I thought I would use the canopy from that one too,wrong!!! At the front where it is attached to the sprue gate it had broken leaving a nice round hole in the bottom portion. I have asked Airfix nicely for a new one and will add this to the completed model when it arrives. On a more positive note the kit went together really well and my experience was down to me alone.(I was due a bad one) I wanted to finish it too quickly for display at Huddersfield show on Sunday. I its painted with Gunze as always and the kit decals behaved as you would expect, being printed by Cartograph. I will buy another at Huddersfield, and perhaps have another go! Overall I'm happy with how the paint job came out and the overall finish, As always comment and criticism welcome See you on the IPMS Lancashire Club display at Huddersfield show on Sunday Rick G. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil AS Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Nice crisp build, like it a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Lovely clean build of one of my favorite a/c. Your paintwork is superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 nice job looks great and nice paint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Very nice 'n CLEAN Rick, does look good...... cheers Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Nice build and finish Rick,I had a go at this kit and the canopy broke cutting it off the sprue so maybe a common fault. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Great stuff! Look forward to seeing it on Sunday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I really can't fault that at all. A lovely paint finish. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 What a nice Emil .So you saying that the canopy like to be cracking.I have to be careful with mine then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 What a nice Emil .So you saying that the canopy like to be cracking.I have to be careful with mine then Yes both kits I had the front canopy cracked but in different places Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Very nice indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) That is a great model, brilliant work! It has to be said, Airfix are churning out some fine kits at the moment, their 1/72 collection is now huge! edit: just noticed you had a lot of trouble on the build, after saying that about airfix! Your finished model is certainly worth the hassle mate Edited February 17, 2014 by Val 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 That is a great model, brilliant work! It has to be said, Airfix are churning out some fine kits at the moment, their 1/72 collection is now huge! edit: just noticed you had a lot of trouble on the build, after saying that about airfix! Your finished model is certainly worth the hassle mate Thanks for the comments however I think possibly with the exception of the canopy, all the trouble was of my own doing. I spoke with a few modellers at Huddersfield on Sunday and some of them had also problems with the canopy cracking or already broken on their kits too. Rick G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olibob65 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 lovely job Rick, I have the same model and have just finished (will post very soon) but now i have seen yours i might not! this was my first build of this size for over 35 years and thought it was ok. seeing yours though has made me think i could do better. Really love the paint job as others say nice and crisp. Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Lovely 109 Rick, like the others, I very much like the paint job. I have this in the stash as well, nice tip about the canopy, I'll be sure to be easy with it it, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 lovely job Rick, I have the same model and have just finished (will post very soon) but now i have seen yours i might not! this was my first build of this size for over 35 years and thought it was ok. seeing yours though has made me think i could do better. Really love the paint job as others say nice and crisp. Simon Hi Simon, Please don't feel put off from posting your model. The great thing with this hobby is we can all do better with each build we undertake, but having fun is equally important. We all need a little inspiration at times and I know I have looked at some other modellers work in the past(and present) and tried to emulate what I have seen. Asking questions as well helps how did you do that etc. I too only returned to 1/72nd scale about 2 years ago after being a little ill and not wanting to undertake any long term projects in my usual 48th. You are in good company here and fellow B.M's will offer help and advice if given the chance so post away Rick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolwe82 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 sweet clean build, looking realy great, good work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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