jrlx Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Dear Fellow Modellers, I've just finished this build in the KUTA GB (after not managing to finish it in time for the Battle of Britain GB, in the Summer of 2015) and thought I could post a few more pictures here. The WIP thread can be found here. Notable points of the build: This took me about 6 months to finish (from the end of July 2015 to almost the end of January 2016) but it was built in parallel with several other models (which are still to be finished, by the way...) It's the first model I finish using PE (Eduard's Zoom set) and I'm happy with the results, though working with PE can be really fiddly The camouflage consists of some mottling and stippling all over on the fuselage sides. I'm happy with the paint finish, though the stippled camouflage should be denser I had to cut the canopy in order to pose it open. I'm afraid the canopy paint finish and varnish of the transparent areas is not perfect due to masking removal... Use of Micro Sol over Alclad Klear Gloss doesn't work, which combined with thick decals caused some difficulties in making the decals conform to the panel lines Weathering: Vallejo dark wash, chipping, Vallejo pigments Here are general views of the model: The cockpit: Details of the cockpit, taken at the time of closing the fuselage: Weathering of engine cover and cannons Weathering: wing roots chipping and exhaust stains Weathering: top surface of wings: Weathering: underside Together with the other Bf 109 of my collection (a Bf 109 G10, RFI here) Thanks for looking. All comments are most welcome. Cheers Jaime 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low flyer Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 First class build there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Very nice work, looks great. Nice job on the scheme and finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDumbrell Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 For 1:72, the level of detail is stunning. I really enjoyed looking at these pics. Thanks for sharing and well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Perfect! This Special mottling sceme is the best I have ever seen on a model of Hellmut Wick's109 ! Edited January 21, 2016 by Andy Dyck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Great work Jaime, lovely 109 (s). Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Good stuff!! Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thank you all for the very kind comments, much appreciated Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hello,Jaime - It's always a treat to see the your latest build and these '109's are no exception. I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and commend the subtle but effective weathering.They are resplendent tributes to both pilot and aircraft.All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thanks, Paul! That's extremely kind of you, as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airgunner Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Top work there Jaime, the camo and stippling is very well done. Like that a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thanks Airgunner! Much appreciated, I'm glad you liked it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thanks, Paul! That's extremely kind of you, as always You're more than welcome,Jaime.Credit where credit's due.The paint job on Helmut's '109' is superb workmanship and not made any easier by the model's scale.All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 That is absolutely superb! It looks like the KUTA really did the trick. Your attention to detail, the paintwork and the final finish are all top rate. Wonderful modelling skills on display! Well done. :worthy: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancbuilder219 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Very nice work. The weathering detail really adds to the realism. I'm just about finished on an Airfix 109 E4. Hope it turns out this good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Jamie that is beautiful, so glad you got this finished after the GB it was very much worth it! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 That is absolutely superb! It looks like the KUTA really did the trick. Your attention to detail, the paintwork and the final finish are all top rate. Wonderful modelling skills on display! Well done. :worthy: Thank you very much, Stix! Coming from one of the winners of the BoB GB, your words really mean a lot to me Very nice work. The weathering detail really adds to the realism. I'm just about finished on an Airfix 109 E4. Hope it turns out this good. Thanks a lot, Lancbuilder! I think that the most important is not to rush your build and have clear objectives about what to achieve. I always set a few objectives when I start a new build and try to learn something new. Do you have a WIP thread of your 109? Jamie that is beautiful, so glad you got this finished after the GB it was very much worth it! Rob Thanks Rob! Much appreciated! I'm glad you liked the end result Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Sublime detail and finish. Excellent stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Mark, thanks a lot for the extremely kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Nice one Jaime, I struggle to believe it's in 1/72! I love the weathering Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Well worth the effort Jaime,turned out a stunner,great job all round. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Giorgio, Steve, thanks for the kind words! Much appreciated Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 That really is excellent Jaime, good work Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildWeasel Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Excellent build, I thought it was 1/48 until I saw it perched on the paint pots! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Stew, WildWeasel, Thanks very much for the kind words and appreciation Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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