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Fine Molds Messerschmitt Bf109G-2/R6 'Grunherz' (Winter camouflage)


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Fine Molds Bf109G-2/R6. The G-2 was the non pressurised version of the G-1 and was the main production model until they swapped to the G-4. This is one fitted with the R6 modification, which consisted of a pair of MG151 20mm cannons in pods under the wings. This gave a useful boost to the firepower, for shooting down bombers but reduced speed and agility for combatting enemy fighters. The Fine Molds kits are the best kits around for Bf109F/G and K models with similar quality to Tamiya and Hasegawa but you do pay extra for it. Despite their cost, anyone who is a fan of 109's and builds in 1/72, should get at least one of these excellent kits! This one is painted up as a JG54 Grunherz aircraft, in a fresh coat of winter whitewash over the camouflage. Please ignore the wonky headrest, I only noticed it after taking off the canopy mask!

 

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8 hours ago, IanC said:

Terrific.

 

I wish I could get hold of one of these.

You can :)

 

5 hours ago, Andwil said:

Nicely done.  Can I ask how you achieved the winter camouflage?

 

Andrew

I painted some RLM70/71 camouflage on first (as Gurnherz liked Green Bf109's) and then built up coats of White on top, with the White being thickest in the middle of the panels. I use an Iwata Revolution airbrush with a 0.5 needle.

 

thanks

Mike

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1 hour ago, ColinChipmunkfan said:

Good looking 109 kit.  Camouflage is very well done- have never bought one of this make will have to look them up with our friends at Lowestoft

 

Thanks!

 

They don't stock Fine Molds, no one currently does in the UK

 

thanks

Mike

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45 minutes ago, Knight_Flyer said:

Very nice build, paint finish looks great. You're right about Fine Molds - either not stocked or asking too much, ended up buying my kits from Japan.

There's no UK importer now, I think the high prices put some off. I got a few when we were stocking them and I wish I got more now!

 

thanks

Mike

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