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1/72 AZ Model Messerschmitt Bf-109 K4


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Dear fellow Britmodellers,

may I present my latest work, AZ Model's Bf-109 K4, built with addition of Brengun photo etch and Master Model pitot tube.

Decals from the box, representing an aircraft of 9./JG53, based in Reichenbach/Saxony, in May 1945.

I painted according to kit instructions, using Gunze/Mr.Hobby acrylics.

All photographs by Wolfgang Rabel (of IGM Cars & Bikes).

 

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The AZ Model Bf-109s have received some criticism regarding the shape of the nose.

In case you are interested, please have a look here:

I built without modifications, and in my humble opinion, the kit does look like a Bf-109.

Here's the only orginal photograph of "White 16" that I found:

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Wing colors are speculative as they are missing on the original picture. I followed AZ Model's instructions and painted the upper sides RLM 75/83 and the lower sides natural metal. This is a scheme common to JG53 aircraft of that period.

 

The cockpit section was painted RLM66. Fuel lines from stretched sprue added to the starboard console. All photo-etch pieces from brengun.

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The spinner spiral is not included on the kit's decal sheet.

I bough an aftermarket add-on from AZ Model, containing various styles of spirals.

It's a challenge to get them to conform to the curvature of the spinner.

 

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Brengun photo-etch flaps add a little realism to small scale, as does the photo-etch DF loop and morane mast.

 

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For weathering, I used Winsor & Newton artist oils.

Thanks for your interest, best greetings from Vienna!

 

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Hi My Friend Roman!!!

Congratulations for this  one!!!

I have watched carefully your new masterpiece and really have seen a great source of inspiration here. I liked the great care you have done in the weathering and how it looks in several parts, specially underside and the exhausts, a real great job. 

Thank you very much for sharing!!!

Cheers,

 

Luis Alfonso

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