1/72 AZ Model Messerschmitt Bf-109 G-14AS "White 13/JG 53"

[Roman Schilhart]

Hello, and thanks for your interest in this topic.

Here's my rendition of AZ Model's latest release of the 109 Series - this is the G-14AS.

As far as I am aware this type has never been available as an injection molded kit before.

I added Brengun phot-etch for various details, such as antennas, flaps and interior pieces.

The pitot tube is from Master Models.

The model was painted with Gunze/Mr.Hobby acrylics.

This patricular aircraft is well documented.

There are a number of period photographs.

Some of the technical details visible are:

- missing cover of the tail wheel well

- T3 rudder without trim tabs (these were removed from the plastic)

The aircraft patricipated in "Operation Bodenplatte" in January 1945.

Piloted by Uffz. Herbert Maxis, White 13 was shot down by an American AA battery.

Herbert Maxis' tragic faith is documented here:

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=97812831

"White 13" was buried in a trench and re-discovered in 1987.

The remaining parts of the airframe were restored with parts from other German aircraft and is currently on display in the AVIATICUM Museum in Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria.

Creating the characteristic "sawtooth pattern" on the leading edges of the wings is quite a challenge, in this scale.

The rudder has some light colored blotches over the RLM75/83 camoflage.

To replicate this, I painted the entire rudder RLM76 (Light Blue) first.

Then, small pieces of Blu Tac were applied to cover those places to remain in light color.

Then, the other colors were sprayed over.

The fuselage has a different tone of RLM76.

This seems to be the greenish variant, sometimes referred to as "RLM84".

This color was mixed using RLM02 (Grey/Green) and pure White.

The undersides are natural metal, I used Alclad paints here.

Note the black Balkenkreuze without outlines.

All photographs: Wolfgang Rabel, IGM Cars & Bikes Vienna.

Thanks for lookin'!

Have a good day!

Roman

Edited June 16, 2016 by Roman Schilhart

[Meatbox8]

A terrific looking '109 Roman. Great finish and attention to detail.

[Duncan B]

Nice G14AS Roman, is this the same plastic as their G10?

Duncan B

[Roman Schilhart]

Nice G14AS Roman, is this the same plastic as their G10?

Duncan B

Yes, it is!

The G-14AS is kind of a hybrid version, using parts of the early G-6 (small wheels) and the later G-10 (deep oil cooler, big turbo charger intake).

[LuizCarlos]

Excelent,Roman!

Very nice camo job!...the RLM 84 looks great!

Best!

Luiz

[batcode]

very nice, great job on the scheme and finish

[Luis Alfonso]

Hi Roman!!!!

Congratulations for this wonderful build!!!

I have been watching the careful way with which you have worked this nice kit. Really you have reason to shoose this brand as the detail level is wonderful but the real thing in this build is the historical research you have realized and the way you have got the build in a serious and delicate way making this one a true masterpiece.

I have enjoyed the pictures you shared, and after reading the story of this wonderful machine, realized also the useless sacrifice iof the pilot's life that made a nice landing only to be killed in a unmerciful way....but the tribute you have done here is well deserved. Also: The model in itself really worths every cent paid for her, the added value, your nice job, is the really true asset in this nice build.

Thank you very much for sharing and Cheers from Guatemala!!!

Luis Alfonso

PD: Looking in the web for the museum ubication, found this nice link if anyone interested want to watch more pictures of this rebuilt tribute for this aircraft here:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Flugmuseum-Aviaticum/148183491909162

http://falkeeins.blogspot.com/2013/07/hubert-maxis-bf-109-g-white-13-iv-jg-53.html

Edited June 17, 2016 by Luis Alfonso