Roman Schilhart Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Dear fellow Britmodellers, another Bf-109 fresh off my workbench - the "Red Tulip" (aka "Green 4") of JG 52. This particular aircraft was allegedly piloted by famous ace Hermann Graf. Decals from Eagle Cals, painted with Gunze/Mr.Hobby acrylics. My attempt to paint the nose tulip using self-cut masks failed due to the curvatures of the front section - I struggled to get the masks lined up straight. Instead I used the decals provided by Eagle Cals. They worked well, although cuts had to be made around the air intakes to make them conform to the surface structure, as well as some touch-up with brush paint. The result is far from perfect, but the best I could achieve! Photographs by Wolfgang Rabel. + Best greetings from Vienna, Roman 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Great! Any idea what the white lines on the tailplane signify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Hi Roman You get a nice result with these decals. And what are these lines ? Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Lovely 109 you have there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Great Job Roman ! I particularly like your Mötling ! it look great ! The Tulip is pretty right to me. Very tempting markings since there is no Spiral Schnauze... Congrats !! Sincerely. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Roman, It is very impressive the level of detail that you are able to achieve in such a small scale. Your artistic skills are superb and you serve as an inspiration for many us, myself included. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Toryu said: Great! Any idea what the white lines on the tailplane signify? 4 hours ago, VG 33 said: And what are these lines ? Patrick Good question, indeed! I did some research and interviewed some 'experts' on this issue. As it turns out, the stripes are either fast-recognition aids (for aerial combat), or, according to another theory, merely a reflection of light on the elevators misinterpreted from an original photograph. Eagle Cal Decals EC#62 provide the stripes on the sheet and I followed their suggestion. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nurwin Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 I never model German aircraft but I really should give one a go. Your 109 looks great it really does. Welldone. Did they all have colourful unique noses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Very impressive build, nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Lovely build and paint job on the 109, great stuff ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Roman, it is always a pleasure to see another 109 from you. You have a way of building them that is always so well crafted and consistent, and with your photography you capture the shapes and colours of these aircraft beautifully. I envy your growing 109 collection! Do you have a picture of your shelf with all of them together? 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Superb as ever, Roman. I'm not convinced about the stripes - surely the red nose is enough ID? But they do add a bit of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Great job as always!! Very nice indeed. Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Another tasty build, Roman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Superb build and excellent finishing. I've got several 109 builds current but although I'm a reasonably confident airbrush user I've never done a Luftwaffe little scheme. Your build has inspired me to have a go! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Simply beautiful work. Weathering, as always, perfect. Regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Hi My Friend Roman!!! Congratulations for this new Masterpiece!!! Have seen you have returned back to your more natural subjects and was wondering which kit have you used this time as there are a nicest details in all the build...until I read the headliner saying it is the Fine Molds bird...really liked a huge lot!!! Have watched the nice craftsmanship you had put in this build and seem you got back with renewed energy, seem the quarantine is making good time for modeling to you. Keep on and go modeling!!! Thank you very much for sharing!!! Cheers, Luis Alfonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Beautiful work👍, I want to do that scheme one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces High Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Very nice indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 That's nice. Great paintwork and weathering in such a small scale. Well done! SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Wow!! That really is impressive! Yet again! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 That's a fine finish on a great model, nice to see this. The K-4 is definitely my favourite late 109. Lovely stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 On 4/19/2020 at 6:20 PM, Vlad said: Do you have a picture of your shelf with all of them together? 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Amazing, thank you! I am not far behind your number total but a long way from your consistency of quality 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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