Jinxman Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Very nice work - 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Impressive work throughout. The progress shots are a real help for anyone correcting the kit. I'm looking forward to the finished model in all its glory. Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Hi Toryu, This is a great and very useful thread (I seem to be getting into Bf109s). But I can't see photos of the cockpit, last post on page 1 (Chapter 4 - Cockpit claustrophobia - added to the topic). Nor chapters 2 & 3. Am I doing something wrong or have they been removed? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Johnson said: or have they been removed Hi Johnson, Thank you for your interest. I need to re-phrase the comments, they can be misunderstood. All entries except the last in the thread have been moved up into the main (starting) text on page 1 to have the whole build log in one series. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Ah, it's obvious really, I'm have a 3/10 day . Anyway, it's a cracking build you're doing, some lovely work. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 More nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Jinxman said: More nice work. ... and photography. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Very nice paint job. 1 hour ago, Toryu said: I converted 'Red 2' into a white one via Photoshop and printer Are you able to print in white? Always a problem I find. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 17 hours ago, Johnson said: Are you able to print in white Hi Charlie - I print two sets of outlines on transparent decal, then paint one set white trying to stay inside the borders (the one on the left). The second set will come on top to restore the outline if necessary. In this case here it seems I won‘t need the second one. Cheers, Michael 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Toryu said: then paint one set white trying to stay inside the borders Thanks Michael, I use the same method. I just wanted to see if there was a printer which would do white. There probably is, if I wanted to spend the money. I'll stick to the carefully applied paint. Actually, thinking back on my technique, what I did was print multiple copies of the marking I needed on Mr Decal transparent paper, which is easy to do, then soak them off, turn them over and paint gloss white inside the outline. Let the paint dry then turn the decal/marking back again to get the decal adhesive on the back before applying them. It works but it's a bit of a faff. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 That's looking fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Toryu said: but then I thought that the form differed too strongly from the one on the photo It's always a difficult decision, but you know when something's going to bug you and you just have to do it. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Oh my! That is one seriously amazing 1/72 Bf-109F. It's hard to believe that's the old Heller kit as it's more like looking at a well built example of the 1/32 Hasegawa kit. The work you've put into this kit is incredible, and the results are stunning. I tip my hat to you Sir! ...Oh! And a great choice of colours and markings too. I can't resist a desert Friedrich! Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaCee26 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Looks like this is one of the underestimated kits. Just thinking the Frog F (in fact a G-2) as well as Jo-Han from about the same age this is at least on close par with them. In fact after the fuselage extension this look clearly better than them. Amazing result! Cheers, AaCee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 That is a marvellous result you've achieved Michael. The added details and modifications have really enhanced the kit. And studying your photos it's reminded me that I need to re-scribe the join line down the spine of the fuselage and on the engine cowling on my Bf 109 G6. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Great build from the base kit - lovely detail and the end result is very convincing. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Very nice work indeed. Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 On 30/12/2020 at 21:21, AaCee26 said: Looks like this is one of the underestimated kits. True. This is a good base kit if you want to test your scratch-building talent. Initially I wanted a quick OOB build but my ambition to upgrade it overpowered me. This is the kind of challenge which makes modelling such a pleasure and satisfaction for me. Cheers, Michael 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Taking into account the raw material you had to work with Michael ( @Toryu ), that is a triumph of a modellers stubborn determination, the whole is very definitely greater than the sum of the parts. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 9 hours ago, stevehnz said: Taking into account the raw material you had to work with Michael ( @Toryu ), that is a triumph of a modellers stubborn determination, the whole is very definitely greater than the sum of the parts. Totally agree Steve. Michael's 109F build has been a real inspiration, and I quite fancy trying something similar on a Heller kit myself now. The whole process reminds me of those excellent "Guilding the Lily" articles that appeared in (was it?) PAM International back in the day. The sort or articles that you don't see too often anymore where someone takes a kit and improves it with good old fashioned raw modelling skills and scratch building. Thanks @Toryu for the sheer enjoyment and inspiration of your build thread. Steve 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuppa_joe Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Wow I'm very impressed! Wonderful work there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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