RadMax8 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Nice work in the paint shop. Looking forward to seeing you finish this one up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 will hopefully get some bench time this weekend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 Â So it begins....the decal session started...briefly before we had to call an ambulance for my step daughter....thankfully a false alarm and the crushing pains in her chest were nothing to be worried about...Massive thanks to West Mids Ambulance service last night and the fine people at the 111 emergancy number.... Â The new Airfix decals are very thick and take an absolute age to soak in decal set solution.....so i only managed a small amount last night. Â DSC_2023 Â What i have also noticed is that any resedue leave a silver effect, but thank fully it does wash off with a bit of water and cotton buds. Â DSC_2024 Â DSC_2025 Â Â On the plus side, the decals do set down really well once dried.... Â 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Small update, Â Decals are pretty much done. there were a few really fiddly ones that were very difficult to apply. specifically the numbers that were next to eaxh rib section on the fuselage. Â DSC_2046 Â DSC_2048 Â There is some touch up paint needed before clear coat and then weathering. Â N.B - If anyone is building this kit....leach the starboard wing pitot tube off until you apply the decal as it sits right over where the pitot tube is located. Sadly no pics of it as I forgot too... Â Oops. Â I have some 0.1mm aircraft rigging to complete the antena too from MiG to finish this and the Canberra off. Â Thoughts and comments always welcomed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberleutnant Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Very nice mate. Â I completed the Eduard G-6 not long ago, am building a Spitfire, but already have Airfix's 109-E ready to go! Â Slightly different boxing to yours but same run and tooling. Â Looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Cheers @Oberleutnant It's a really nice build and the new PS material Airfix are now using is beautiful to work with. look forward to seeing your build their chap   1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snappedbydan Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Watching with interest, looking good so far! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberleutnant Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 4 hours ago, Mikey-1980 said: Cheers @Oberleutnant It's a really nice build and the new PS material Airfix are now using is beautiful to work with. look forward to seeing your build their chap   Yeah I'll upload a WIP when I get a mo.  The kit is good fun for a notice like me but a bit of a pain in the sense nothing bloody fits properly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I've built a few of these, and just for future reference, the reason there is a seam along the top and bottom of the rear fuselage, is because the rear is made up of individual sections, all bolted together to form a stressed structure. There is a youtube video about it (showing the 108, but the process is the same) The undercarriage should be quite splayed out, whereas yours looks more "up and down" Other than that, it's a great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 cheers @Devilfish They are splayed apart slightly, the angle of the photo doesn't really show it as well as it could be. Â The fit for the undercarriage is pretty tight. I didn't realise there was a seem line on the rear fuselage, but you can just still see it. Â @Oberleutnant Everyone starts somewhere, and you've made a great start with your 109, keep at it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberleutnant Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mikey-1980 said: cheers @Devilfish They are splayed apart slightly, the angle of the photo doesn't really show it as well as it could be. Â The fit for the undercarriage is pretty tight. I didn't realise there was a seem line on the rear fuselage, but you can just still see it. Â @Oberleutnant Everyone starts somewhere, and you've made a great start with your 109, keep at it! Thanks mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 *Bump..... Â This is still in progress and is sat on my workbend awaiting topcoat and then minor weathering....however priorities of finishing of home decor and getting the back yard sorted for Braai season has taken over..... Â Normal service to resume ASAP..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Brilliant work and instructions to follow too. The tamiya rattle cans are simply incredible and thanks for posting the colour choice for this 109 in them. Can’t wait to see it complete as it’s looking perfect Brilliant work and instructions to follow too. The tamiya rattle cans are simply incredible and thanks for posting the colour choice for this 109 in them. Can’t wait to see it complete as it’s looking perfect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 Cheers @Valkyrie  I want to get this one done and move onto an A6M Zero ASAP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Brilliant looking build so far! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 Calling this one done...........take a look over at the completes models thread for further pics :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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