Roman Schilhart Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) Dear fellow Britmodellers, here's my first completed model in 2020, quite a common subject - Fine Molds' 1/72 Bf-109 G10. This build is part of my "stash reduction program", aimed at kits that exist in multiple numbers/boxings in my stash. I used Exito Decals "The Last In Line (ED72006)" to represent "Yellow 6" of II/JG52. II./JG52 operated from airfields in Austria (Seyring, Hörsching, Zeltweg) in April 1945. The model was painted with Gunze/Mr.Hobby acrylics, weathering with Winsor & Newton artist oils. All photographs by Wolfgang Rabel. This very colorful marking option is a perfect example of a patched-up late war Bf-109. The Exito decal sheet comes in A4 size and contains high quality printed color profiles for three aircraft. The subjects seem to be very well researched, featuring views of both fuselage sides as well as original photographs for 2 of the 3 options. The decals are of best quality, thin but tough enough to withstand some handling, with good color density. This aircraft carries most of the RLM colors the Luftwaffe ever used! . I added a few photo etch bits from the spares box, such as the Morane mast and the armored headrest. The pitot tube is Albion Alloys 0.3mm steel wire, the IFF on the belly is Albion Alloys 0.1mm steel wire, and the DF loop is a piece of photoetch rolled over a cocktail stick. I made the brake lines from black stretched sprue. I find this material easier to fix compared to photo-etch which is also one-dimensional. The green patch on the nose is an overpainted badge of the previous owners (I./JG53). One third of the spinner baseplate is white. Guns are metal items from Master. I am still struggling with the painting of the leading edge wave lines, these are really hard to replicate in small scale! Note the asymmetrical positioning of the wing crosses. Thank you for your interest! Best greetings from Vienna Roman Edited February 2, 2020 by Roman Schilhart typo 59 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés S. Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Nice, really nice. Andrés S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Hi, Roman. One of the best '109s I've seen on here.👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Lovely. Your paint work is astounding! I like the random masking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Very nice, what are the rounded oblong lumps running from the leading edges of the top of the wings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, Steve27752 said: Very nice, what are the rounded oblong lumps running from the leading edges of the top of the wings? Enlarged wheel bays, commonly found on late-production Bf-109s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Superb Roman. A stunning late war 109. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Fine Molds kits and your skill make nice little baby 109s 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Very impressive work. gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Fantastic model. Everything from choice of version, thru paintwork finalized with extremely good weathering....GREAT Best regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Looking great, really dig the asymmetrical camo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Another top-notch build. Just beautiful. I could use a "Stash Reduction Program" myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Simply fantastic job!! Very nicely finished indeed. Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Another flawless masterpiece from you Roman. To replicate the detail of the famed Luftwaffe mottle scheme on a 72nd scale aircraft is the work of a talented and skilled artist. We all continue to be impressed with the museum quality models you share with us. My compliments to Wolfgang too for his superb picture quality of your 109!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Beautiful rendition of a 'remanufactured' Bf-109G! The Fine Molds kit is a very good starting point, to be sure, but you have taken it above and beyond. Very, very nice, and the asymmetric crosses and camouflage on the upper wings really add character and realism. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I endorse what they all said ^, outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Another great 109 Roman, there are lots of interesting features on that colour scheme. Was it a replacement wing? Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 2/4/2020 at 9:47 AM, Duncan B said: Another great 109 Roman, there are lots of interesting features on that colour scheme. Was it a replacement wing? Duncan B Thank you Duncan, it does look like a replacement wing, given the asymmetric positioning of the Balkenkreuze! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Hi My Friend Roman!!! Congratulations for this nice masterpiece you showed us here!!! Think you have got the right flavor of the patched subject you depicted here, think the painting stage was highly laborious and also very enjoyable as you did it. I liked the way the bird looks, and even though is a rara avis reflects all the feeling the people rushed many of their aircrafts towards battle again. I liked a huge lot the soft and very well done weathering here, there and everywhere possible. That nice job invites me to try my hand in my current build subjects. Thank you very much for sharing!!! Cheers, Luis Alfonso 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 fan Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Beautifully done, Roman! I love the camo and weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 That's a fantastic work mate. Very well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 So impressed with the finish you achieved at this scale. May I ask what airbrush you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Crimea River said: So impressed with the finish you achieved at this scale. May I ask what airbrush you use? Thank you for feedback. I use Harder & Steenback Evolution w/0.2mm nozzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Thanks Roman. I was afraid you would say that as I'm trying to convince myself NOT to buy one! Your beautiful model is not helping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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