Steve 1602 Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Ray_W said: Hi Steve, A very interesting scheme you have going there. I like your call on the tail planes. It's going to be spectacular. Mmm 🤔 Thinking about that, I must join the Hellcat STGB so I can use the line "Spectacular Non-Specular". Ray Thanks Ray, it’s definitely an eye catching scheme - JG53 seemed to do a line in locally applied camouflage, so there’s quite a bit of variation as far as I have found out. It also allows for an element of subjective interpretation (thankfully 😆). I’ve got Hellcats in an eBay search so will join you in that GB - I’m just trying to decide between a USN or RN scheme (although I’ve not entirely written off a French or Uruguayan machine either). I quite like the challenge that a single colour will present. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 29 minutes ago, Steve 1602 said: so will join you in that GB I had not signed up for the Hellcat GB with a couple of 109's and a high wing build to do. Then there is the new Tamiya F-4B about to hit the bench and with a Phantom GB not far away. On this timing might be perfect. Getting an F6F done may be challenging. If time permits I'll be jumping in. 30 minutes ago, Steve 1602 said: I quite like the challenge that a single colour will present. I had a lot of fun with executing a single colour VMF F4U. One of my favourite 2020 builds. I remain very tempted to do a similar scheme F6F working off lessons learned. In the mean time, matters 109. Ray 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Lovely paintwork Steve As for the Hellcat STGB: both you and @Ray_W are most welcome to join in the fun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1602 Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Thanks Col! Not too much to report other than application of a gloss coat yesterday which I left to harden overnight. I sprayed with the Deluxe materials “looks like glass” and I’m pretty happy with the way that performed. I added a little water to the “looks like glass” but it sprayed really well. I also assembled and painted all the final elements like the undercarriage and spinner, so everything is ready now for final assembly. On to the fun bit shortly - decals! Steve 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1602 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 So in between watching a bit of football with fully ‘interested neutral’ status, I managed to apply the main decals this evening. They seem to have settled down pretty well. Plan is to leave them overnight and then tackle the stencilling tomorrow- although I’ll be a bit selective about how much stencilling I use. All going well, it’ll be flat coat, final assembly and weathering and then hopefully completion over the weekend. I definitely feel another 109 coming on once this one is done! Steve 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 53 minutes ago, Steve 1602 said: I definitely feel another 109 coming on once this one is done! They're pretty addictive, aren't they? She's looking fine, Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattG Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Lovely paint job, this looks fantastic! I might have to build a desert 109 next myself! Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1602 Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 23 hours ago, jackroadkill said: They're pretty addictive, aren't they? She's looking fine, Steve. Thanks Owen - they are extremely addictive! So far I’ve acquired 4 books and I have plans for at least one more for this group build! 18 hours ago, MattG said: Lovely paint job, this looks fantastic! I might have to build a desert 109 next myself! Matt Thanks Matt - I really like the desert scheme - something about it really suits the lines of the 109. All the decals have been completed this evening - I was going to apply a final gloss coat, but ran out of time this evening. Hopefully I’ll get that completed tomorrow and then I’m on the road to final assembly last details. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 10 hours ago, Steve 1602 said: I have plans for at least one more for this group build! That would be great; I'm in a similar position, time allowing. I have a big pile of 109 kits that need building and this would seem like the ideal reason to build some. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 109 looks great! Just started on my first Eduard 109 an F so it's been really useful and informative reading through your wip, thanks! Ordered the eduard canopy masks and etch belts but hadn't seen the instrument panel... the lack of locating tabs for the fuselage looks slightly annoying but otherwise looks a really nice kit. (Only just primed the cockpit parts so some way to go yet!) Atb Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Nice build steve, its turned out really well, love the scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1602 Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 11 hours ago, jackroadkill said: I have a big pile of 109 kits that need building and this would seem like the ideal reason to build some. Definitely - that’s the great thing about group builds; lots of encouragement to do more! Plus stash reduction always seems to be popular with long-haired Chiefs of Staffs…! 9 hours ago, Jasper dog said: 109 looks great! Just started on my first Eduard 109 an F so it's been really useful and informative reading through your wip, thanks! Thanks Darryl - glad it’s been of use. I’ve not built one before and have been really pleased with how well it all goes together. Look forwards to seeing your F! 1 hour ago, Hewy said: Nice build steve, its turned out really well, love the scheme Thanks Hewy. I’m happy with how it’s going so far! Busy day today so all I really managed was another coat of ‘looks like glass’ to seal the decals and this evening I’ve been liberally applying Flory wash. I’ll leave that to dry a little and then start about removing it. Getting there! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 That's looking really good in it's desert camouflage Steve, I've not built a desert one before that's why I've had to buy the paint. I'm looking forward to starting the Hasegawa kit next. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1602 Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Thanks Bob - I’m enjoying watching progress with your Tamiya G - it’s looking excellent. Last night I took off most of the panel wash and this lunchtime I was able to spray a Matt varnish and get the undercarriage fitted. Just final details to fit, detail painting here and there along with final weathering. I’ve yet to decide whether to try exhaust staining with the airbrush or with pastels. A deciding factor might be that an o ring in my airbrush nozzle has just split; I’ve bodged it with some plumbing tape until I can source a replacement but pastels may be the safer option for now. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Looking really smart Steve, this is a great scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1602 Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 6 hours ago, modelling minion said: Looking really smart Steve, this is a great scheme. Thanks Craig. It’s a good choice by Eduard I think - just a little different from the norm 😎 I think I’m pretty much done now. Everything attached tonight, some fun with pigments and pastels and I think I’ll call it a day. The final thing now is the canopy restraint wire and the radio wires which I’ll try to do tomorrow. It’s such a nice kit to build. Some phots tonight of the finished article - I’ll get some better ones in daylight once the rigging is done. Thanks everyone for all the positive comments and advice with this one. Steve 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 3 hours ago, Steve 1602 said: Thanks Craig. It’s a good choice by Eduard I think - just a little different from the norm 😎 I think I’m pretty much done now. Everything attached tonight, some fun with pigments and pastels and I think I’ll call it a day. The final thing now is the canopy restraint wire and the radio wires which I’ll try to do tomorrow. It’s such a nice kit to build. Some phots tonight of the finished article - I’ll get some better ones in daylight once the rigging is done. Thanks everyone for all the positive comments and advice with this one. Steve Very nice seems JG 53 were quite adept at home made camouflage patterns. Outside of JG 26 and JG 27 I think they tie for 3rd with JG 54 as one of my favorite units. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 The pastel weathering has worked very nicely, looking forward to the finished pics with the aerial wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1602 Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 9 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Very nice seems JG 53 were quite adept at home made camouflage patterns. Outside of JG 26 and JG 27 I think they tie for 3rd with JG 54 as one of my favorite units. Thanks Dennis - there are certainly lots of variations with JG53 aircraft. It does allow for some unusual options. I think JG27 will feature in my next build, so watch this space 😄 4 hours ago, modelling minion said: The pastel weathering has worked very nicely, looking forward to the finished pics with the aerial wires. Thanks Craig! Pics to follow shortly! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1602 Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 I’m calling it done! Radio wires and canopy wire were put in place with EZ line, painted gunmetal and then some PVA blobs for the insulators(?) I really enjoyed building this kit and really recommend it - the only additions to the weekend boxing were Montex canopy masks and an Eduard Look set with an IP and belts. Time to throw another 109 into the group build I think! Thanks to everyone for watching and thanks especially to @Col. @Corsairfoxfouruncle @vppelt68 and @Enzo Matrix for making it happen. I’ll stick it in the gallery soon. Steve 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 That build looks sweet! Congratulations Steve, she´s a beauty . V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 That's looking bonzer. Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1602 Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 1 hour ago, vppelt68 said: That build looks sweet! Congratulations Steve, she´s a beauty . V-P 50 minutes ago, jackroadkill said: That's looking bonzer. Love it. Thanks both! Pictures are now up in the gallery 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Hi Steve, Excellent rendition. Very special. It has been a pleasure watching it come together. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1602 Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 20 minutes ago, Ray_W said: Hi Steve, Excellent rendition. Very special. It has been a pleasure watching it come together. Ray Thanks Ray - I'm pretty happy with how it's turned out. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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