Bill.B Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Searching for something different to build whilst recuperating after a nasty dose of pneumonia I came across Brengun’s 1/72 ‘Messerspit’ which immediately piqued my interest. The real aircraft was an amalgamation of a captured Mk. V Spitfire and the front end of a Messerschmitt 109 (G?) complete with Daimler Benz engine and in-line canon. The kit itself is not particularly accurate, especially in the canopy area, and the fit of parts leaves a lot to be desired, but then sometimes half the fun is beating a kit into submission. Having said that the decals supplied were really excellent being well printed, very thin and easy to apply. Anyway, it’s built out of the box with only the addition of some photo etch seat belts to enhance the cockpit. All paints are Tamiya acrylics sealed with Humbrol gloss and Matt lacquers. The yellow (XF-3) was toned down slightly with a drop of light grey and weathering kept low key as I don’t think the real aircraft saw too much action. Then again I may well be wrong. 🤔 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Nice job in wee scale I do like a Messerschpitt in any scale since I built one myself years and years ago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Very cool, I really like that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Cracking build there, Bill. I'd never heard of it before so had an interesting time reading up on it. Thank you. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Great build and a fantastic story which i'd never heard of before either.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadMax8 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 There’s a company that makes a resin conversion in 1/48, might have to track one of those down after seeing this unique build. Nicely done. Certainly not the average subject you’ll see built often. Also, glad to hear you kicked the illness! Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcNewitt Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 That is fantastic, what a hybrid, didn't even knew it existed! Beautiful model nicely done. Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Lovely build! I wonder how this thing performed? Must google it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Great looking model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Now that's different. I like it. Nicely built too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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