Dermo245 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) Hi all and looking forward to joining with this one.. Airfix Bf 109E-4_box by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Decals will be from this lovely sheet produced by Southern Expo for the 70th Anniversary with all proceeds going to a local hospice which is wonderful. Airfix Bf 109E-4_BoB by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr For this build, i'm going with 'White 2' of 4./JG51 from August 1940. According to the notes on the sheet, this a/c flown by Ofw. Johann Illner collided with a Spitfire flown by Al Deere on 9 July 1940 but managed to return to France. Illner was later shot down over England in November that year and spent the rest of the war as a POW. Airfix Bf 109E-4_White 2 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr The notes also mention this model was fitted with an early E-1 canopy which I think I have a spare around somewhere. Thanks for looking and enjoy your builds. All the best, Dermot Edited October 28, 2020 by Dermo245 Fixing mistakes 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Nice choice Dermot, I still have the remnants of that decal set somewhere, I believe if you had a mind to, you could also make a model of the Spitfire Al Deere was flying when he 'met' Johann Illner. Cheers, Stew 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 So off we go! Just OOB as won't see much when it's buttoned up. Airfix Bf 109E-4_Wip 1 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr I like how Airfix gives you droppable flaps and some engine detail for what is an entry-level kit. It goes together really quickly without any visible gaps. Airfix Bf 109E-4_Wip 2 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Airfix Bf 109E-4_Wip 4 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Cheers, Dermot 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 So a bit more on this one. The fit is really great but when looked at from head on, I felt the wings were a bit flat. Airfix Bf 109E-4_Wip 5 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr So sanded off a little on the wing roots and much happier with that. Airfix Bf 109E-4_Wip 5a by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Painted up the engine and then primed. Airfix Bf 109E-4_Wip 6 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Have already painted the Light blue, then masked up for the first of the top camo colours.. Airfix Bf 109E-4_Wip 7 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Thanks for looking. Dermot 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Some more done on the 109. Masked up for the splinter scheme.. Airfix Bf 109E-4_Wip 8 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr And after. Very happy how that turned out! Airfix Bf 109E-4_Wip 9 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Will do the mottling next. Thanks for looking, stay safe and happy modelling. Dermot 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Tidy job Dermot, she's looking good Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Hi Dermot, you are a rocket-propelled modeler! This kit is not a very difficult one, but you are sending it! And it looks real good! I was just looking at a photo of that very 109, with the mouth and the cigarette, painted to celebrate the pilot's first kill. Original scheme, for sure. Keep having fun. JR 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 Thanks all! Have added the mottling with some pieces of sponge (it's ok....I give it 5 / 10) and started on the decals - the stencils are from the kit while the unit markings are by the lovely people at #SouthernExpo Airfix Bf 109E-4_Wip 9 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Decals were done followed by a gloss coat and a light wash with Flory Models dark dirt. After a little fettling, she's now sitting upright - hope I've got the 'sit' right... Airfix Bf 109E-4_Wip 10 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Some more weathering and then a flat coat and final bits. Thanks for looking! Dermot 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 She's a little beauty mate Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Very convincing mottle a la JG 2! Great show. This 109 really does look the part with the decals on. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 So with last bits added and waiting a few days for some oils to dry, she's done. Not my best effort on the oils but learned a lot for the next time. Airfix Bf 109E-4_Done by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr I like the smoking lips nose art under the engine... Airfix Bf 109E-4_Done_(4) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Fired up the airbrush to get that DB engine started! Airfix Bf 109E-4_Done_(7) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Another great kit from Airfix with lots of options out of the box and really lovely fit overall. Airfix Bf 109E-4_Done_(9) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Will post some more pics in the Gallery - thanks for your comments, for sharing your builds and remembering the Battle of Britain. Stay safe. Dermot 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Lovely job Dermot, I'd be very proud of that. Look forward to the Gallery pics Cheers, Stew 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) Hi Dermot, great work on your 109. The painting is beautiful! You are right. It is a beautiful kit indeed and there is an infinity of different paint schemes. So why stop at one... Congrats!!! JR Edited October 30, 2020 by jean 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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