MWP Project : Berta in Spain - Me 109 B-1 1/32

[aquatarkus10]

Hi to all.

I wanted to recover a model Bf 109 E-1 on a 1/32 scale from Eduard downgrading it to version B (Berta) through the conversion set proposed a few years ago by Alley Cat Models for models on the Spanish Civil War theater and part of the Legion Condor:

 

 

 

The set is really well made with a finely detailed quality resin. The complete instructions propose a rich information on the optional versions (4) on the conflict to which the German machines found themselves operating, therefore news of historical relevance but also technical, or indicating which parts of the Eduard kit to correct and which to eliminate. Also on the colors the attached "Guide" provides general guidelines with its own precise indications with reference to the chosen version. The decals are a masterpiece, well defined and very precise.

Let's take a closer look:

 

 

 

After carefully and gently dismantling the Eduard model, I study and try to identify the parts that will be removed:

 

 

 

Proceed with a light sanding (ultra-fine grain) to remove the decals and remove the color. The operation ends with a light washing with non-aggressive aquaragy and a final wash with warm water added with degreasing agent (Chanteclair)

 

 

I apply the corrections indicated in the instructions on the panels relative to the new version "B":

 

 

Fixed Alley set resin sub-wing oil cooler :

 

 

 

I correct the slats length and replace the flaps adapting them to the B version:

 

 

 

I modify the blade grafts to the propeller hub, making them in metal (Albion) with a more robust and precise seal:

 

 

 I change the ogive by adapting an optional Eduard kit to that provided by the Alley set:

 

 

 

 

Final results:

 

 

 Coloring of wood-effect blades with RB Productions stencils:

 

 

base color light brown acrylic:

 

 

 transparent amber color diluted with 10% thinner:

 

 

Preparation and fixing of the mask RB:

 

 

result:

 

 

 

The coloring is not yet complete, the parts will be treated with Future wax (polishing) to be uniformed and will undergo a light washing with a mix of oil / resin 'Mussini' asphalt color but after a careful drying. 
 
MWP (Metal Work Panels):

I proceed as usual through the systematic cloning of the original panels and rewriting on the aluminum strip with the novelty of performing the resin technique instead of plastic:

 

 

 preliminary cleaning of the panel cloning: this particular operation guarantees the correct rewriting of the copied panel with all the information contained on the original:

 

 

 

 

Final session gallery:

 

 

 

 

 

for more info & pics about this work and the MWP technique please : https ://www.adventurephotomodels.com

 

thank you for the attention and interest. 
 
George

 

[aquatarkus10]

Hi to all
I UPDATE:
I completed the fuselage lining with the self-adhesive tape:

 

 

 

 

Let's go in order:

- panel cloning:

 

 

canopy coating :

 

 

addition of MG 17 machine guns (AlleyCat conversion set) and control bar correction :

 

 

 

- modification of the propeller and adjustment of the ogive to the Berta version: (early)

 

I modified an optional four blades of a P47 Thunderbolt by working it with a trimmer and sanding it to obtain a result rather similar to the original.
For the wood effect, I used the same system already described in the previous session:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

test to fit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

painting,coating and details;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

coating of moving surfaces with detection of the underlying structure:

 

 

 

 

 

 

this technique was also used for the tail surfaces and the rudder:

 

 

 

 

scratch b uild of the attachment ribs on the wings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

final session:

 

 

 

 

 

 

for more info on the MWP technique: https://www.adventurephotomodels.com

 

Thank you for your attention and interest.

George

 

 

[aquatarkus10]

Hi to all

 

I finished the MWP "Berta in Spain" project and now the model is entering the hangar:

 

 

In this session ending:

 

Application of the "stress skin" effect on the wing surfaces and fixing to the fuselage
I attempted this technique using a small variable speed cutter and a flared file to recreate the typical "deformation" bearings of the sheet between one rib and another.
I sanded with an abrasive stick and I attenuated the final result in compliance with the scale of the kit with liquid grout Mr. Surfacer 1200 and the result is what you can see.

 

1- I have previously marked all the information contained on the panels as they would later be lost with the passage of the cutter:

 

 

2 - I prepared the aluminum tape for the coating by brushing it in advance with fine steel wool:

 

 

3- I cloned the wing panels reporting all the information contained on the original part:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have reconstructed the navigation lights (wings) that were simply highlighted on the original kit, using the UV light hardening gel: the gel can be modeled and the UV light works fast and very well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have completed the model with the last details and here are some shots:

 

 

 

 

 

"Berta in the hangar"

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for your attention

For more info & pics:  http://www.adventurephotomodels.com

 

George