Roman Schilhart Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Hello, and thanks for your interest in this topic. This is the third Bf-109 I've built in a row, this time it's AZ Model's new Bf-109 G-14. In my opinion, this kit is on par with the Fine Molds kit in terms of accuracy and detailling, but sells for less than half the price. Assembly is easy, with good engineering and flawless surfaces. Only a little filler was used for the wing/fuselage joint and on the fuslage halves. I added Brengun photo-etch set, Rob Taurus vacu canopy (designed for Revell's Bf-109 G-10, but suitable for this model as well) and Eagle Cals decals from "Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-14s (EC72-43)". The model was painted RLM74/RLM75/RLM76 with Gunze/Mr.Hobby acrylics, sealed with Alclad matt varnish, and weathered with artist's oils. The markings represent "Yellow 10" from 3./JG77, Euskirchen (North Rhine-Westphalia), Germany, 1945. I have not found any photographic reference for this machine, relying on the decal sheet instructions only. The spinner spiral comes from that decal sheet, too. The pitot tube is a metal item from Fine Molds accessories, and seems to be a little bit too long! All rudders have been re-positioned to add interest. Photographs by Wolfgang Rabel of IGM Cars & Bikes. Hope you like it! With kind regards from Vienna, Austria Roman Schilhart 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Absolutely stunning and beautifully photographed. How did you do the spinner? Was that masked and sprayed. I have a 1:72 FW190 that might need the same treatment and I'm too scared to try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Absolutely stunning and beautifully photographed. How did you do the spinner? Was that masked and sprayed. I have a 1:72 FW190 that might need the same treatment and I'm too scared to try! The spiral on the spinner is from the Eagle Cals decal sheet. (You need good nerves, a steady hand and lots of decal setting solution to make it fit.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyn Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 lovely job very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Nice job Roman. I am building one at the moment and am having a terrible time with the fit, I have had to resort to filler on almost every joint and all that lovely detail is disappearing. I used the tall tailfin and there is a horrid joint just above the tailplanes. So a very well done to you for turning out such a fine model. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Very nicely weathered.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Great finish on that Gustav! It does look 1:48th. Now for some bad news… It is true that the ailerons on the 109 move together when the flaps are lowered. However, you have positioned them offset in the wrong direction – upwards! They should droop some 11 degrees to increase lift, not act as air brakes. ;-) As for the rest – a beautiful build. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Very nice, indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) Great finish on that Gustav! It does look 1:48th. Now for some bad news… It is true that the ailerons on the 109 move together when the flaps are lowered. However, you have positioned them offset in the wrong direction – upwards! They should droop some 11 degrees to increase lift, not act as air brakes. ;-) As for the rest – a beautiful build. Kind regards, Joachim Thanks for Feedback, Joachim. I took inspiration from this picture, on which the ailerons seem to be 'up'. However, I do now understand that one aileron should be UP while the other (not visible in the Picture) should be DOWN. Thank you for pointing out this error. I'm always surprised what major details I miss while concentrating on minor ones, like the breaklines on the undercarriage or throttle levers in the cockpit... I'll slap my head twice for this stupid mistake. SLAP! SLAP! Edited June 2, 2014 by Roman Schilhart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinns Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I LIKE that ! Absolutely superb. Thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 wonderful 109. Really nice paint finish, very convincing looking. I'm building this kit myself at the moment-I know it's not without it's challenges... well done sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavolSK Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Very nice job Roman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Very nice work, looks great very nice job on the paint and great finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 However, I do now understand that one aileron should be UP while the other (not visible in the Picture) should be DOWN. Thank you for pointing out this error. I'm always missing some important detail or other, which is why I personally always find it really useful to post pics of 'completed' builds. The other thing I'd like to point out on your excellent build and finish is the lack of "toe-out" on the Bf 109 main wheels - the wheels on the real thing are not parallel to the longitudinal (roll) axis, but instead they slightly point outwards. Brilliant job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Great looking Gustav. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 A fantastic effort, some ridiculously good work painting and weathering, the paint pots and coin really show how small this is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Nice job Roman. I am build one at the moment and am having a terrible time with the fit, I have had to resort to filler on almost every joint and all that lovely detail is disappearing. I used the tall tailfin and there is a horrid joint just above the tailplanes. So a very well done to you for turning out such a fine model. Duncan B Duncan, I am quite surprised to hear you're struggling with the fit, I encountered no serious issues at all. The only area that needed attention was the wing/fuselage fit (solved with a piece of very thin stretched sprue inserted) and on the underside where the fuselage meets the back side of the wings. However, I think it's a lovely kit with lots of detail for this scale and I hope you will finish yours to your satisfaction! Looking forward to see your finished model. Meanwhile I will reposition one of the ailerons on mine. New pictures will be added when this task is completed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Duncan, I am quite surprised to hear you're struggling with the fit, I encountered no serious issues at all. The only area that needed attention was the wing/fuselage fit (solved with a piece of very thin stretched sprue inserted) and on the underside where the fuselage meets the back side of the wings. However, I think it's a lovely kit with lots of detail for this scale and I hope you will finish yours to your satisfaction! Looking forward to see your finished model. Meanwhile I will reposition one of the ailerons on mine. New pictures will be added when this task is completed. I had issues with the gun cowling as the fuselage needed spreading by about 1mm each side using cut sprue to avoid a step and then the resulting gap had to be filled as the real thing doesn't have a panel line there (see your photo of the wrecked K4 for confirmation). Then the joint for the tall tail fin left a gap and a step between the parts in a very awkward place to fill and sand, the horizontal tailplanes left a huge gap too. The wing gap at the root wasn't too bad but underneath needed filling. The other thing that concerns me about the whole range of AZmodel Gustavs is that some of the defining items on the various models have been missed, for example the sealed headsheild armour of the G1 & G5 and the photographic equipment for the G8. Some of the decal options are dubious too. The detail is very nice but the Finemolds kits falls together without any issues at all so is still my favourite late 1/72 109 kit. I'll be posting photos when it's finished and if I can get near to your finish I'll be happy. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) Finally, the position of the aileron corrected. I removed the right rudder, re-positioned it without damaging the paintwork (much to my relief). Lesson learned: always check references twice and - use your brain! Thanks to all readers for pointing out that ridiculous mistake of mine.... Edited June 22, 2014 by Roman Schilhart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 In a word – superb! The result of painstaking work and an artist's eye, obviously. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx79guntank Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Very nicely done, I'd thought it was a 1/48 build there. Kudos on the fine details and the photography! The luftwaffe mottle and detailing is just right and the photography really shows off the beautiful lines of the Messerschmitt well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindan Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 A first class build. Don't worry about the ailerons, I built the Stratocruiser on this page and i am quite pleased with it but i bet i can beat you for for stupid errors and missing things out. Your overall finish is clean, sharp and crisp.I bet the spinner was good fun, well done with that. One of my constant problems is not getting canopies clean and crisp yours has turned out exelent. A real pleasure to see this top class model, well done thanks Lindan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Excellent 109! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I keep coming back and the build is just as brilliant as I remember! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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