BIG X Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Well here she folks – in all her glory – complete with stand… If you want to check out how we got here – here is the WIP thread - We won’t dwell on all the nightmares – you can see them all there – but as a newbie I learned a lot on this build – such as… Never use a sharpie for pre-shading The kit itself goes together very well I now know how to mottle with an airbrush I can now use my scriber with Dymo Tape I have learned about Luftwaffe splinter schemes I now know yellow paint is beggar to put on I understand more about Gruppen / Staffel / Rank / Geschwader colours and symbols I realise 8 coats of paint and varnish are not good for a model I found out that a sharpened cocktail stick beats a scalpel when removing masks From my last build I now know clear rod looks better than brass rod for displaying A black background is better to show my work than a white background WIP threads aren’t just for experts If I hadn’t done a work in progress build I wouldn’t have learned all the valuable stuff above. Anyway – here she is – what do you think??? As always – Thanks for taking the time to look and any constructive comments or ideas are always welcome. Oh - and if you like it - there is a 'like' button other there >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Please feel free to give it a click Steve 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 very neat Steve you'd never have known the struggle without the WIP, and I really like your summation of what you learned, I think you also got BM at it's best, or if you like, as an extra modelling tool. The display base really sets it off. I would suggest some light signs of use would add to the effect, a touch of exhaust staining and some light oil streaking on the underside here's AE479, one of the captured ones tested by the RAF this is really grubby,possibly as a result of not having all the right bits... if nothing else maybe a possible scheme for all those you have stashed... there are a load of pics of AE479 about unsurprisingly Turns out the above is in a previous thread on exactly this.... cheers T 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 A very neat result. It's the right call to display the model without the propeller blades to help with the impression of flight (in my view). Keep them coming - every model is a learning experience! Cheers Richard C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Excellent result Steve and the base suits it well. I also found it a very interesting and informative WIP so thanks. And yes I did click 'like' as well - 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLurker Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Factory fresh and crisp. Like it. if any of those strange types that advocate weathering wander by tell 'em it's on its maiden flight. *Thumbs nose at Troy Smith* 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 That really has turned out sweet! are you know running around the garden with 109 in one hand and hurricane in the other? great job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Really neat result and the base adds a lot to the impression. I wholeheartedly agree with Troy about the value of the 'what I learned' list and with spruecutter about the absence of prop blades giving a better illusion of 'in flight' than the 'stalled engine' school. Excellent work! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 7 hours ago, Troy Smith said: very neat Steve you'd never have known the struggle without the WIP, and I really like your summation of what you learned, I think you also got BM at it's best, or if you like, as an extra modelling tool. The display base really sets it off. I would suggest some light signs of use would add to the effect, a touch of exhaust staining and some light oil streaking on the underside here's AE479, one of the captured ones tested by the RAF this is really grubby,possibly as a result of not having all the right bits... if nothing else maybe a possible scheme for all those you have stashed... there are a load of pics of AE479 about unsurprisingly Turns out the above is in a previous thread on exactly this.... cheers T Cheers Troy, I needed to put this one to bed - but there are still things to do - as a further 'learning process' - behind the scenes. I do intend adding some exhaust staining and I may have a little play with a silver pencil. Then there is an aerial of course - I've never done that before and the thought of that extra wire into the fuselage half way down is either terrifying or exciting - I can't decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) Nowt wrang with that marra! Nice neat job. The extra wire into the fuselage for the aerial is terrifying, exciting and downright 'fiddly', but worth it! Davey. Edited July 29, 2017 by DaveyGair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 3 hours ago, spruecutter said: A very neat result. It's the right call to display the model without the propeller blades to help with the impression of flight (in my view). Keep them coming - every model is a learning experience! Cheers Richard C Hi Richard - Thanks for the encouragement. I looked at various props that seem to be 'in motion' - but I wasn't keen - so I simply use some filler to fill the nose cone. It's not the neatest result - but I'm getting better at it. Fiddly things - nose cones without props. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 4 hours ago, Gorby said: Excellent result Steve and the base suits it well. I also found it a very interesting and informative WIP so thanks. And yes I did click 'like' as well - Thanks Mate!!! Thanks also for the aerial mast - you are a sprue sculpting God 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 6 hours ago, TheLurker said: Factory fresh and crisp. Like it. if any of those strange types that advocate weathering wander by tell 'em it's on its maiden flight. *Thumbs nose at Troy Smith* I know you are only joshing - but I think Troy is right - it needs something more to give it a more realistic look. Also I might try Winsor & Newton Satin varnish next time. This W&N matt is so... ...well matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Lovely ! Neat build and very well presented. Love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Considering how close to landfill this one got, you dun good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 8 hours ago, Lawzer said: That really has turned out sweet! are you know running around the garden with 109 in one hand and hurricane in the other? great job. ...sorry for the delayed response - I have been playing 'Battle of Britain' in the garden all day Dagga Dagga - Dagga Dagga - Dagga Dagga - 'Spring chicken to sh*te hawk in one easy lesson' I may be mistaken - but I thought this is what modelling is all about - it certainly was when I were a kid 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 24 minutes ago, BIG X said: ...sorry for the delayed response - I have been playing 'Battle of Britain' in the garden all day Dagga Dagga - Dagga Dagga - Dagga Dagga - 'Spring chicken to sh*te hawk in one easy lesson' I may be mistaken - but I thought this is what modelling is all about - it certainly was when I were a kid Too right it is! Errrrrr - mean was (honest)........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Good job ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Love it. The lack of props to emphasize flight is inspired. Bravo. john. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Paul Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 On 29/07/2017 at 00:15, BIG X said: Anyway – here she is – what do you think??? Exceptional build... looks fantastic, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 21 hours ago, Hobby Paul said: Exceptional build... looks fantastic, well done. Thanks Paul - it was a lot of fun and a great learning experience too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Ooops. Am I the only one to see what looks like the E3 canopy on what's called an E4? Regardless, this is really nice modelling. I wish mine was as good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 17 minutes ago, FatFlyHalf said: Ooops. Am I the only one to see what looks like the E3 canopy on what's called an E4? Regardless, this is really nice modelling. I wish mine was as good. ...don't get me going on that one - have a read of the WIP - that will go some way to explaining the canopy - OUCH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 A very nice 109, love your neat paintwork. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Like that a lot! Know nowt about 109's but it looks "right" to me. Display base is inspired! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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