Reini78 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 #10/2020 As you may have noticed over the past years, my dad is a 109 aficionado. Like many others he waited sooooo long for a 1/48 Erla G-10 and was exited when Eduard anounced theirs. After opening the box and starting to build it my dad was disappointed. Well, it looks like an Erla but Eduard got the specific details (slightly) wrong. The lower cowl looks like an early G-model, it should be more boxy and voluminous, more straight forward and not with such an upwards angle. The front fuselage, seen from above, is slightly asymmetric but it shold be way more. The vertical panel line on the left fuselage side at the height of the windshield should be 1-2mm more forward, as the lower end of the round quarter panel on the right fuselage side should be 1-2mm more upwards. Another thing that is wrong are the trim tabs on the elevators. Eduard got that wrong with all their late G-models, starting from the G-14 on. The early G models had single narrow tabs, the late models either a doublepack of narrow ones on each side or single wide ones. On to the markings. Erla G-10 had smaller Balkenkreuz. Usually the ones on the fuselage matched exactly between the panel lines. Erla ones had some space to the lines. My dad realized that too late, so on the model you see the kit´s crosses. Also Eduard didn´t consider that Erla G-10 had the crosses on the wings in a more outward position than WNF or Regensburg. My dad used here smaller Balkenkreuz from a 190 and placed them in the correct position. The upper camo with RLM 75/82 Eduard suggests is questinable. Usually the Erla G-10 were painted in 74/75/76. It may be nitpicking but in times with easy access to wartime pics and technical drawings it should be no problem to get a kit done correctly.... Besides that, it was an easy straight forward build. Done oob, only added brake lines with plastic rods and lead wire. Used EZ Line and fishing line for the antenna and Gunze paints for the camo. Build thread here https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235067682-defence-of-the-reich148-messerschmitt-bf109g-10-erla-jg3/ In December 1944, the CO of I. Gruppe, Oblt. Seidl received a new Bf 109G-10 off the production line at Erla in Leipzig. The Gruppe, at this time, was flying out of Paderborn, from which they conducted missions against American and British units. In all probability, Oblt. Seidl led the unit in this aircraft during Operation Bodenplatte on January 1st, 1945. The target was the air base at Eindhoven. The markings of the aircraft were supplemented by a white band ahead of the tail, which identified machines of JG 3, within the framework of the Defence of the Reich. Ahead of the fuselage cross was the Gruppe leader marking, and below the opening part of the canopy, the pilot had a personal marking applied, in the form of a numeral '8'. This marking was applied to aircraft flown by Seidl during his service with JG 53, during which he would acquire all of his 31 victories. An oddity on this aircraft is the absence of the lower wing crosses. The aircraft was equipped with a gun camera. DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0004 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0005 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0006 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0007 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0008 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0009 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0010 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0011 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0012 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0013 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0014 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0015 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0016 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0017 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0018 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0019 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0020 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr correct position of the mentioned vertical panel line https://me109.info/display.php?from=site&lang=de&auth=e&name=version_display&fotonummer=8017 on the model DSC_0020 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr correct round panel and shape of the lower cowl https://me109.info/display.php?from=site&lang=de&auth=e&name=version_display&fotonummer=7199 and on the model DSC_0022 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0021 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 42 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Despite the concerns about the shape, this is still a very fine 109. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Really nice build and camo work - well done. Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadMax8 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Any issues with the kit do not translate to the finished product. I can’t find a single issue with your dad’s work. Truly a master builder! Thanks for doing such a detailed write-up, it’s interesting to have some background on the pilot as well as the kit itself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 That's a cracker. 👍 👍 I'm constantly amazed at the knowledge and expertise shown by you pros and your attention to detail. As the site's official duffer I'm happy if they come out with the right number of wings! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Another fantasticly finished kit! Simply great! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 It is such a shame Eduard have dropped the ball with the G-10 Erla, as you say, we (109 nuts) have waited a long time for a decent one to come along. I did wonder if they would get the oil cooler shape right but it didn't cross my mind they would get the position of the engine cowl panels wrong, that is such a fundamental and unique feature of these aircraft that I never thought they could get it wrong! The markings are another well known feature but Eduard have got markings wrong so many times before that doesn't come as much of a surprise. Maybe the aftermarket industry will bring out the correct oil cooler and cowlings? Despite your Dad's disappointment he has turned out another very nicely finished Bf109 to add to his already impressive collection. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 4/5/2020 at 2:41 PM, Bangor Lad said: Despite the concerns about the shape, this is still a very fine 109. 17 hours ago, redcap said: Really nice build and camo work - well done. Gary 14 hours ago, RadMax8 said: Any issues with the kit do not translate to the finished product. I can’t find a single issue with your dad’s work. Truly a master builder! Thanks for doing such a detailed write-up, it’s interesting to have some background on the pilot as well as the kit itself. Copied Eduard´s info about the aircraft and pilot 😉 12 hours ago, Uncle Pete said: That's a cracker. 👍 👍 I'm constantly amazed at the knowledge and expertise shown by you pros and your attention to detail. As the site's official duffer I'm happy if they come out with the right number of wings! 11 hours ago, mick said: excellent work 11 hours ago, Mig88 said: Another fantasticly finished kit! Simply great! Miguel 10 hours ago, Duncan B said: It is such a shame Eduard have dropped the ball with the G-10 Erla, as you say, we (109 nuts) have waited a long time for a decent one to come along. I did wonder if they would get the oil cooler shape right but it didn't cross my mind they would get the position of the engine cowl panels wrong, that is such a fundamental and unique feature of these aircraft that I never thought they could get it wrong! The markings are another well known feature but Eduard have got markings wrong so many times before that doesn't come as much of a surprise. Maybe the aftermarket industry will bring out the correct oil cooler and cowlings? Despite your Dad's disappointment he has turned out another very nicely finished Bf109 to add to his already impressive collection. Duncan B Thanks a lot for your kind words! Nevertheless my dad will build the big wheel Erla 109 too when/if Eduard releases it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberleutnant Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Very nicely done although it's a pity not having the swastika on the tail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyn Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 well done 1st class job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 It still looks a mighty fine 109. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Another beautiful build ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) Excellent build, looks very sharp and photogenic! This is one of myfavourite 109 versions as well. Seeing builds like these really makes me want to get one of these Eduard kits, which is a bad thing because I don't have the space to build in 1/48! I don't understand though why some people are saying there are issues with the kit. I've been one to criticise 109 kits in the past for relatively minor accuracy issues, but this one looks absolutely fine to me. I've read many reviews of the Eduard releases, as I've considered getting them, and have not found much negativity beyond some personal subjective opinion regarding the cowling shape (which I don't see a problem with). Edited April 7, 2020 by Vlad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 On 4/6/2020 at 11:29 PM, Oberleutnant said: Very nicely done although it's a pity not having the swastika on the tail. My father decided to not apply a full swastika anymore. I know it´s no problem here to show a full one. Here in Austria we have very similar laws concerning our dark past, like Germany. My dad is worried that maybe some idio§ may cause legal trouble... On 4/6/2020 at 11:48 PM, lyn said: well done 1st class job On 4/7/2020 at 1:08 AM, Retired Bob said: It still looks a mighty fine 109. On 4/7/2020 at 1:16 AM, Wulfman said: Another beautiful build ! Wulfman On 4/7/2020 at 3:37 PM, Vlad said: Excellent build, looks very sharp and photogenic! This is one of myfavourite 109 versions as well. Seeing builds like these really makes me want to get one of these Eduard kits, which is a bad thing because I don't have the space to build in 1/48! I don't understand though why some people are saying there are issues with the kit. I've been one to criticise 109 kits in the past for relatively minor accuracy issues, but this one looks absolutely fine to me. I've read many reviews of the Eduard releases, as I've considered getting them, and have not found much negativity beyond some personal subjective opinion regarding the cowling shape (which I don't see a problem with). Basically it looks like an Erla G-10 but Eduard could have done better, regarding that there is some fine Czech research work available like JaPo books etc.... Thanks a lot gents!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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