Valkyrie Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) As is my tradition for the 3rd blitz build I shall be doing a 1/72 109. This time as its during the Battle of Britain time of year, a 109 from the time. It’s the old raised bolt detail Airfix kit. Playing football on Saturday so it could be a night shift build or a doubler over Sunday night into Monday. Hoping to feature a hog roast during proceedings too... Ok the one above needs canopy work which rules her out of a blitz build. She will go into the BoB 2020 GB order. Replaced for the blitz build by a fresh new tool, still BoB era 109. Edited August 24, 2019 by Valkyrie 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Another oldie, but goldie - I remember this going together quite well, even if some of the detail was a bit heavy - looking forward to seeing it come together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 Thanks Jinxman, was hoping for an easy build, see how we go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Another cracking choice, love this kit I remember it when new! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Is that the one with the too-small canopy? Good luck, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 1 hour ago, AdrianMF said: Is that the one with the too-small canopy? Good luck, Adrian Oh no I hope not. It poses closed only looking at it. Am I allowed to open too check the fit? I don’t want to run any difficulties in the time frame. Just went up and yes it’s short at the back by a mm or two. Thanks for the heads up. Mmmmm do I do a classic switchero with same decals for this version or a different 109 or a different subject completely. I have an Eduard 1/72 190, but not sure an Eduard is a good idea for a blitz build, couple of airfix spits or a hurricane, ideal, or I’ve recently done my first 1/48 with 109s and 190s coming out my ears. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Valkyrie said: Oh no I hope not. It poses closed only looking at it. Am I allowed to open too check the fit? I don’t want to run any difficulties in the time frame. Just went up and yes it’s short at the back by a mm or two. Thanks for the heads up. Mmmmm do I do a classic switchero with same decals for this version or a different 109 or a different subject completely. I have an Eduard 1/72 190, but not sure an Eduard is a good idea for a blitz build, couple of airfix spits or a hurricane, ideal, or I’ve recently done my first 1/48 with 109s and 190s coming out my ears. I think the rules say you are allowed to de-sprue - so checking should be ok. Given its a blitzbuild pack out the gap with something? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Jinxman said: I think the rules say you are allowed to de-sprue - so checking should be ok. Given its a blitzbuild pack out the gap with something? You could always build a Hurricane around it to hide the gap or do the RAFWaffe one without the canopy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 hours in got a few jobs done but sun came out and beers and sun lounger called. So it’ll be a dedicated 9-9 tomorrow to finish 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 There's been plenty of distractions today. Time enough for model making later. At least you've started. As I can no longer handle alcohol I hope you can manage my share too. Brewers need the income 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Quick update. Fastest progress I’ve ever had. Broke a few bits, the canopy was awful which isn’t the norm for these kits but hopefully a neat paint job will cover. Trying a paint then assemble number 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I always manage to snap those little balancer weight thingies on the underside of the wings - I've taken to 'coating' them with a blob of superglue - to toughen em up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Top tip, I will now adopt this, also lost the radio mast, usually do snap them every time Thanks X That’s an ex btw, not a kiss lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Nice work so far. Looking forward to another great build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) On the home stretch with most of the painting done. Just the fuselage RLM 65 to do, paint small parts and if time get some panel line action. Edit. Just realised my watch has stopped 🧐..it’s 5 to 1. Edited August 26, 2019 by Valkyrie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 That looks great - very neat and tidy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Can’t believe how quickly this has come together. Not much to do now, decals and stick together bit of varnish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 It's getting better! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 And over the line....probably 9 hours all in which I’m impressed by. A few bits I snapped and the canopy was really brittle but a lovely little starter kit. I used Tamiya rattle cans from the Luftwaffe range and used the lighter green, but perhaps a bit bright. My RLM 02 was Tamiya AS 29 which I think really works. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Fantastic result mate - very nicely finished. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Stunningly blitzed. 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Nice work! A very sharp (and quick) build. If you'd gone with the old one I think you would still be starting at the canopy and muttering "oh, no" over and over again... Regards, Adrian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Thanks for the comments, though these are really nice little kits there’s not a lot to them just nice for a blitz build. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 That's worked really nicely and the green looks fine from here. Good job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Thanks, I like it but not sure it would work on a larger scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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