bgire Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Hellos, This hot Summer has been the occasion to assemble a... naked aircraft. Here is my build of a 1:72 scale Messerchmitt Bf-109 E-4 from Jasmine Models of China. This is a full photo etched and resin kit which only displays the frame and structure. No covering, no decals, no weathering. Two years ago I did a 1:48 scale Hellcat from this brand: And 22 years ago I'd made a 1:72 Eduard Fokker D-VIII the same style: So I wanted to try another 1:72 build. The kit includes a single large stainless photoetch sheet with about 60 parts and some metalized resin accessories. The assembly instruction sheet is very small, cramped and difficult to read, but can be downloaded with high resolution from the maker's website. So let's start: First the cockpit. This is a real pleasure to assemble. Folds come naturally as they're very well designed. No bending tool required, just fingers and twizzers. Assembly is easy with plenty of microscopic pins which go into microscopic holes. I use CA glue: The resin seat is glued. I had to anneal the stainless belts so they come easy to shape in the seat. To anneal, just heat the part red hot with a lighter and let cool slowly. Cockpit finished: Main girder: The two wings: Fitting secondary girders, wheel wells and wing coolers: Not forgetting the instrument panel: The engine (main part in resin): Assembling the aft fuselage and tail: Let's not forget the case collector under fuselage guns: Glueing the wing guns: Undercarriage: At last, Emil stands on its legs: Fitting the resin propeller: And the canopy: Finished! Emil will get a light coat of Alclad2 to mask glueing points before final photo show. Thanks for watching! _Bruno 57 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangseat Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Sensational! What an amazing product. You make it look easy but I'm sure it wasn't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 As someone who struggles with etched parts, you have my complete and utter admiration. An astonishing result! Cheers, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Personally speaking, all that etch is the stuff of nightmares 😱 The result speaks for itself though. Just beautiful. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werdna Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Awesome work. Well done 1 hour ago, lasermonkey said: As someone who struggles with etched parts, you have my complete and utter admiration. An astonishing result! 1 hour ago, Avgas said: Personally speaking, all that etch is the stuff of nightmares 😱 Look on the bright side though, no pre-shading or panel line wash needed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 My flabber is totally gasted !!! Wulfman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 I'm completely overwhelmed! I can't imagine doing that in 1/32 scale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Fantastic!! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 8 hours ago, Wulfman said: My flabber is totally gasted !!! Wulfman My sentiments exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 That's amazing. I struggle with 1/72 plastic kits of this size let alone a full etch nightmare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 I wish I hadn't seen this - I've spent hours today just trying to get a set of PE seatbelts to behave... Your model (and presumably your patience) is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 That is superb (the others too). Looks fantastic and very eye catching. All that etch and bending has now sent me scurrying to the fridge for a cold beer....!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 That is very cool indeed! I am also impressed with the D.VIII... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgire Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 Hello folks, Thanks to all for your very kind words. I second Werdna: no need to lay decals, painting and weathering 😜 My next project in this field will be Jasmine's Horten 229 "naked" in 1:72... more challenging I expect. _Bruno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Wow, that looks complicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Wow! That is incredible! I generally don't go for P/E parts unless I really, really have to. As such, I am completely in awe of what you have produced here! 😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Wow Bruno!!!!! I got dizzy looking at the pictures you shared with us. These illustrate perfectly the complex nature of how a combat aircraft really is under the “skin” / panels. Your attention to detail foes not go unnoticed. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now