Troffa Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 This one nearly didn't make it and I seriously ran out of enthusiasm during this build. It's the Revell re-box of the ICM Messerchmitt 109F in 1/48 scale. The kit is fine, nice detail, good fit, apart from the nose which suffers from the same issues as the Spitfire from the same company (ICM) with an engine and separate nose cowling parts- it's a bit of a struggle to get it to sit nicely, and I just filled the be-jeezuzz out of the gaps, sanded and re-scribed. It's an OK-ish job, but not one that stands too much scrutiny. In line with EU regulations that similarly demand that all Typhoons are Closterman's and all MkIX's are Johnny Johnson's 🙂 as its a 109F Trop, The aircraft is finished in the markings of "Der Stern Von Afrika", (The Star of Africa), Hans Joachim Marseille. Marseille shot down a shedload (158) of British and Commonwealth fighters, mostly in North Africa. He was killed in September 1942 at the age of 23. Finished in Humbrol colours. Decals are fine but the kits sheet lack the swastika for legal reasons- I have a spare sheet of them somewhere but couldn't be bothered to put them on. I did enjoy parts of the build- the comparison to the engineering to my Hurricane, Spitfire and Tomahawk builds was interesting- the 109 seems very slender and compact in comparison , the wings slim and un-encumbered with blisters and bumps, the undercarriage is very stalky and spread eagled. Anyhoo, onto the next one- thanks for looking, Cheers, Troffa 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Very nicely done, that looks good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 You made it look good even with the troubles you describe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Worth persevering with, very nice indeed. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Looks great. 😁😁😁🤗.. I have an old 1:72 Frog 109F in my stash and intend to do the Marseille version .. Looking at it recently and it doesn't give that leopard decal near intake though also shows half of fuselage duck egg blue ... As pre PC gone mad it's got Swastikas though ha ha..😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Very nice finish Troffa, the hard work has paid off on this one, it is a good looking 109. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Thanks for the reply Hairtrigger, there are several versions of Yellow 14 and that (very nice) high demarcation camouflage scheme is kitted by Hasegawa amongst others. (and the depiction of the swastika is banned in Germany for obvious reasons- hence they are not in the Revell of Germany kit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 great result,well worth sticking with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Told you the mojo would come back eventually! It was worth waiting for matey, that's a real beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twentecable Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Still looks good though it also looks like you lost a bit of inspiration on this bird. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Considering your loss of mojo with this, you've turned out a really nice 109. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Great job! I like this camouflage! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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