sean Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 With my Hurricanes coming to near completion, and room on the bench, I have started on a couple of Airfix Me-109s, this and the one from the Battle of Britain Experience boxing, which are the same kits. I also have the E-7 kit to get from the stash, as I want to use the remaining two options on this E.D Models sheet for Machold's and Wick's aircraft, Progress...which has been quick, I'm thinking of painting one of the engines and leaving the cowling off. Does it come off in one piece, or two halves? Here is the third option that was on the E.D. Models sheet, Oblt. Troha's aircraft, using the very old Revell kit Cheers, Sean 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Wow, quick start! Looking good Sean, I'm in and you may even encourage me to build the 109 from my BoB experience! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 It's a very nice kit, (so far). The fit is excellent, (so far). Plus it doesn't take up much room on the bench, so I'm sure you could fit one in,(score 1?) Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 The engine cover comes off in one piece. You'll need to add the guns which are mounted on top of the engine, and remove the muzzles from the cowling piece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Cheers B,K. I have a set of AM guns in the stash, just wasn't too sure on the cowling, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 When you come to the painting; do not paint the lines half way along each side and across the top of the part of the canopy which is hinged. These are not frames. Airfix has depicted the overlap of the perspex panels. The side ones slid open, like on the original early Mini car, and the two panels on the top of the canopy I think were glued together. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Cheers again B.K, I did not know that, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I'm only mentioning it cos a lot of modellers are painting those lines, turning an E4 canopy into a G series type, which did have frames. Speedy work there on those two Emils. And it looks like you have the same set of drawer units for your paints as I do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 B&Q's finest, they hold Humbrol tins perfect. Nice to know about the canopy, it's something I wouldn't have realised, most people would have mentioned it at a later stage, i.e RFI..... Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Nice start Sean. I'm in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Nice and quick, impressive start Sean. The last time I saw a Revell 109, I was still a long way from getting my first facial hair... I built it and used Humbrol authentic paints with all their shortcomings, but even they could not disguise the fingerprints on the glue staining the wings... and I was real proud of it. Great to see it again. I have dusted the Airfix 109 and that's a beauty. I am thinking of starting two at once, but outside the GB. So I will be taking notes on your builds! Keep having fun JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Thank you JR, the Revell kit leaves a lot to be desired compared to the Airfix kits, which go together superbly well. I reckon you could not use glue in some places, the fit is excellent. Speaking of which.....an update. I attached the tailplanes, and the bottom of the cowlings, both of these just clicked in place the fit was that good. I used Tamiya Extra Thin for these. First time using this, good stuff. Added the flaps to the wings as well, and this is how they sit at the moment... I'm thinking I might paint these separately, as a test fit of fuselage and wings shows the same great fit. Sean 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Looking good Sean. Looks to be going together well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Looking good Sean. Looks to be going together well. Perhaps this will tempt you into getting a couple? Sean Edited August 6, 2015 by sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Looking good Sean,lovely little kit's these almost fall together at times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Perhaps this will tempt you into getting a couple? Sean I think it definitely will! I need to have a go at building some German aircraft - I haven't made any since I was a kid! Kind regards, Stix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Looking good Sean,lovely little kit's these almost fall together at times. The fit is superb Steve, the paint would probably be enough to hold some of the parts together I think it definitely will! I need to have a go at building some German aircraft - I haven't made any since I was a kid! Kind regards, Stix I'm sure you need something to offfset all those Spitfires, even as targets! Sean Edited August 10, 2015 by sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 The painting has started. I've left the fuselages and wings seperate for now to see if it makes the painting easier. I've got two coats on the undersides, will probably need another: and the first coat of 02 on top, as well as a bit more on the smaller pieces: If my memory serves me right, I'll probably need a total of four coats on top using Humbrol's Luftwaffe colours, Sean 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Your 109 production line looks really nice. Good progress so far, the Airfix Emils are looking pretty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 As Bernd said above; your production line is looking very good. I like your idea of keeping the parts separate for painting - And you are quite right - I could do with some targets for all the Spitfires! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Sean your output is putting me to shame... Need to get that backside I gear! Very nice and speedy work Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 As Bernd said above; your production line is looking very good. I like your idea of keeping the parts separate for painting - And you are quite right - I could do with some targets for all the Spitfires! Kind regards, Stix I am really looking forward to a german marked build from you Building Messerschmitt & co is like building big cats on tracks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 As Bernd said above; your production line is looking very good. I like your idea of keeping the parts separate for painting - And you are quite right - I could do with some targets for all the Spitfires! Kind regards, Stix So far this as worked out well, it sure makes it easier to handle. It's just a question of when to join it all up? 109's? You know it makes sense, they can even be 1/48 if you like... Sean your output is putting me to shame... Need to get that backside I gear! Very nice and speedy work Rob Cheers Rob, shift your 4rse son I am really looking forward to a german marked build from you Building Messerschmitt & co is like building big cats on tracks Thanks Bernd, the only thing is there's a lot less decals on a tank... There has been more painting camo done, with 71 added to the 02: These are both Humbrol's colours, 240/02 and 242/71. I'll need another couple of coats to properly cover these, Sean 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Looking good Sean. Lovely progress. When I get time I'm probably going to make a start with a 1/72 Airfix version. It's what I did before trying a 1/48 Spitfire. I'll try either their 109 or 190. I'm looking forward to it but there's still a few builds in the way yet! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Good progress there mate Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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