planecrazee Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Hi folks, So we're off! I've been keeping an eye on the builds that everyone has been offering up for this STGB and there are some real crackers. I'm already following loads of builds as I can't wait to see the final results - it's already shaping up to be a really interesting and varied GB I'm off the starting block and throwing my hat in to the ring with the following (cue obligatory box art): I already have a busy bench for GB's, with my Skyhawk 99% complete for the STGB and have made a good start on the Type 82E for the Unarmed GB but how can you not get involved in a 109 GB - that would just be wrong wouldn't it?? So as you can see, this is the Bf109E-1 from Eduard in 1/48 scale. I've also managed to acquire the Eduard PE set for this so I could add further details and spruce up the cockpit etc (it is a GB after all)! The sprues (below) are well moulded with excellent details already so they should be a pleasure to work with: And the decals look to be well printed with a full set of stencils too to add some extra details: Lastly, the kit offers two available schemes - Scheme A - I./JG 77 - Juliusburg, Germany, August 1939 or Scheme B - 9./JG 26 - Essen-Mühlheim, Germany, May 1940 I've opted for Scheme A - part of Johnannes Janke's 'Travelling Circus' or Wanderzirkus Janke. I really love the earlier RLM 70/71 splinter camouflage on the 109 and with the additional red elements of the markings, it just really seems to catch the eye. So here goes - I'm really looking forward to this GB so a big thanks to @Col. for being the host Good luck everyone Kris 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Nice subject choice Kris Don't know about anyone else but a 109E in 'Scheme B' is the stereotype I think of for the type so it's great to see the earlier and darker scheme getting some attention. Remember though I'm only a small part of the hosting team 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Thanks Col. I agree - Scheme B often seems to be the 'stereotypical' marking of choice for said 109 which was even more of an impetus for me to go for the 70/71 splinter scheme. Let's just hope I manage to do it justice. And apologies - I wasn't meaning to leave anyone out - big thanks to @Corsairfoxfouruncle, @vppelt68 and @Enzo Matrix also for your contribution to the GB too Kris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prenton Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Looking forward to this! Now, where's that popcorn? Aah, there it is...🍿 Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Prenton said: Looking forward to this! Now, where's that popcorn? Aah, there it is...🍿 Philip Thanks for coming along for the ride. Although by saying you're looking forward to the build means the pressure is on to try and deliver for you. Fingers crossed I do it justice Great to have you on board Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rib Man Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Kris, I like the idea of your binder with the paint scheme pages. That is a cool idea. Scheme 1 should look great. I like the full splinter design. RM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 18 hours ago, The Rib Man said: Kris, I like the idea of your binder with the paint scheme pages. That is a cool idea. Scheme 1 should look great. I like the full splinter design. RM Thanks RM. Yeah the binder idea was something I picked up a while ago which I definitely recommend. I put separate pages of the instructions into plastic wallets and then into the folder so I can come and go as I please and chop and change between instructions and keep them all to hand in one place - works a treat. I love the splinter camo scheme so let's hope it works out well Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Very nice choice Kris, the early E scheme with all over 70/71 is a very smart looking scheme so its great that you have chosen that one to build. The Airfix boxing I am using for my Africa based model also has a very similar scheme and I plan to build that one at some time, not in this GB before anyone asks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 Thanks Craig - seems like I've chosen a popular scheme - the splinter camo - so at least that's a positive start 👍 Looking forward to the progress on your 'Emil goes to Africa' build - always think Luftwaffe aircraft looked particularly smart in their African colour schemes. A personal favourite of mine are the 'F' Variant 109's where their shape really seems to suit the RLM 79 paint schemes (not sure why) Kris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 25 minutes ago, planecrazee said: Thanks Craig - seems like I've chosen a popular scheme - the splinter camo - so at least that's a positive start 👍 Looking forward to the progress on your 'Emil goes to Africa' build - always think Luftwaffe aircraft looked particularly smart in their African colour schemes. A personal favourite of mine are the 'F' Variant 109's where their shape really seems to suit the RLM 79 paint schemes (not sure why) Kris I agree with you there Kris the F really does look good in the desert scheme, I am particularly drawn to the ones where the 79 goes halfway down the height of the fuselage, even better if there are some 80 bands on it too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne 0 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 The 109 has so many great schemes that it can be hard to choose. I agree with the comments that this is a great choice. The worn out shoe of a well travelled unit. Will be watching with much interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Thanks Wayne - great to have you on board too You're absolutely right. I think when it comes to Bf 109's - they're hard to beat when it comes to the option of being completely dedicated to building one kind of aircraft due to all the various Types/Marks/Variants as well as the endless amounts of schemes Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 Hiya folks, Hope everyone is well. I'm really coming late to the party with my Bf109 build - what with life getting in the way as always, not to mention the inordinate amount of faffing I did to get my entry finished for the Unarmed GB - I'm well and truly behind. I doubt I'll be able to get her anywhere near finished by the deadline but I'll crack on and see how far I get - wish me luck So in order to give you all some sort of an update I've managed to get everything pulled together with regards to the cockpit in readiness for getting the fuselage all closed up in readiness for the main part of the build and the painting. So here's where the build stands at the moment: As I mentioned right back at the beginning of my thread, I'm using an Eduard PE set to add details to the model - mainly in the cockpit with the main additions of the seatbelts and instrument panels. I haven't gone wild on a couple of areas - particularly the section behind the main instrument panel as I'm doing the closed engine version so none of this detail will be visible - might help to speed things up too. So hope to have more updates as quick as I can and will try my best to make some progress but as I say I've a feeling she won't make the deadline but I'll carry on regardless and put her in the RFI section if all else fails. Keep up the good work everyone - some cracking builds in the gallery at the moment - think my late offerings would only be overshadowed anyway by the quality of the workmanship already in the gallery Best wishes Kris 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Tremendous work on the cockpit, paint and weathering looks really good! Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Nice start to this one Kris. No pressure or rush to make the deadline as a good finished model will be far more satisfying in the long term. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 The cockpit looks great Kris, really nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/17/2021 at 7:34 AM, Jasper dog said: Tremendous work on the cockpit, paint and weathering looks really good! Good luck! Thanks @Jasper dog - really kind of you to say so. Think I just need to stop faffing and get on with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/17/2021 at 8:48 AM, Col. said: Nice start to this one Kris. No pressure or rush to make the deadline as a good finished model will be far more satisfying in the long term. Thanks Col - I think you're right - sometimes it's no problem keeping to the GB deadlines and other times it just doesn't work out - I think this will be one of those times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/17/2021 at 11:31 AM, modelling minion said: The cockpit looks great Kris, really nice work. Thanks Craig - you're too kind as always - think your 109 knocks spots off anything I'll do!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Looking good Kris, I missed this one but now I am following it😉 The classic splinter does has it charmes, I happened to have bought a Modelsvit 109D and that one is going to get the same style splinter scheme! Actually I have the 109 virus at the moment and bought 6 Tamiya 109E’s (. 2 E3’s and 4 E4/7’s) today 😁 as I have to many cool looking schemes.. Anyway looking forward to see yours finished, good luck... cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 hour ago, planecrazee said: Thanks Craig - you're too kind as always - think your 109 knocks spots off anything I'll do!!! Now you are being far too king Kris, I have no doubts at all that this will be a stunning model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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