Pier Grizi Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Hi folks! Here'e my Bf 109 G-4 / R6 from AZmodel. It represents a Bf 109 of 13.JG52 (Slow)in 1943, Kuban in Russia. The kit is almost OOB, seat belts are from Eduard PE painted set, instrument panel is from Yahu Models. Gunze Sangyo aqueous acrilycs RLM 76, 75, 74 were used for main camouflage; the polka dots on engine cowling were hand brushed using Humbrol 154 yellow. I believe that those dots were yellow and not RLM 76 or dirty white. Looking at the pictures of the real aircraft you can see, through the yellow dots, the original camouflage and the demarcation between 74/75 upper colors and the bottom 76 colors. Dots are, in my opinion, of a different color respect the RLM 76 showing through. Hope you'll like it. Cheers! 42 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDriskill Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Wow - nice build, and absolutely fantastic finish! This is really a very striking model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 That is indeed a good looking 109!! What was the idea behind the polka dots. I'm guessing for ease of identification? In any case you did this one proud!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Fantastic job, really good looking 109! @mustang1989 my understanding, from conversation some time ago with another modeller knowledgeable in 109s, is that the dots are camouflage for parked aircraft, meant to immitate the large bright flowers that grew around the airfield. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Vlad said: Fantastic job, really good looking 109! @mustang1989 my understanding, from conversation some time ago with another modeller knowledgeable in 109s, is that the dots are camouflage for parked aircraft, meant to immitate the large bright flowers that grew around the airfield. Now that....................makes sense. Thanks for the insight Vlad! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pier Grizi Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 Slovaks are known around the world for their flower crops, especially in airports... I've build some years ago a BF 109 E-7 from Slovakia and it too had dots on engine cowling. Perhaps a sign of recognition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Always get a surprise with a camo I've never seen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giampiero Piva Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Fantastic. Bravissimo ! Ciao Giampiero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Beautiful job and well finished. This is the first time I have seen those dots. Really curious! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Lovely finish. You must have a very steady hand and good eyes. I don't think I could attempt those dots - superb outcome. Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pier Grizi Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 Two pictures of the real aircraft. I’m not sure that the front view is yellow 11 but it shows very well the dots pattern 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto21 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 One word: outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MASSIMILIANO Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Great model fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Different & engaging. I like. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Very striking and realistic. Nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steh2o Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Beautiful PierFrancesco! I second the yellow dots choice too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Superb build and paint job, I agree with your interpretation ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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