Messerschmitt Bf109G-6

[wayne 0]

 

So...as I really wish to complete something in this group build, I have decided to have a crack at a 1/72 Tamiya build.

What could possibly be a better mojo restorer?

 

 

 

Started the build with the cockpit. All goes together very well in a slightly unusual fashion.

Gunze Aqueous RLM66 used for cockpit colour

 

 

Mr Softner used to settle down the nice (but thickish) instrument panel decal.

 

 

Fuselage closed up.

Cowling panels added, with a small amount of smoothing require where the machine gun piece meets the side cowling pieces.

The floor/seat assembly gets fitted later in the construction, so I have time to decide whether to use the decal harness provided or find an aftermarket substitution.

I am yet to decide on an open or closed canopy ( I usually opt for closed for general aesthetic reasons ), nor have I settled on a scheme as the Hungarian markings that I have don't have the correct size upper wing crosses.

I don't fancy the two schemes available in the boxing so have scoured the stash to find another option.

Some that I could do are of the Trop variety so I sourced the filter from an AZ Joypack that is in the stash. It will fit okay if required.

 

I am already motivated to press on, which is a good thing.

 

Thanks for looking.

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Welcome aboard, Ive yet to build one of Tamiya’s G6’s but they do look good. 

[Roberto]

Good progress!

[Col.]

You're off to a promising start with this Wayne. Hopefully you find a suitable set of decals for it.

[wayne 0]

On 7/18/2021 at 11:09 AM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Welcome aboard, Ive yet to build one of Tamiya’s G6’s but they do look good. 

Yes, they are good.

Somewhat unusual parts breakdown when compared to other 1/72 109's, but falls together beautifully.

 

 

On 7/20/2021 at 9:14 PM, Col. said:

You're off to a promising start with this Wayne. Hopefully you find a suitable set of decals for it.

I have managed to decide on one of the few G-6 decal options that I had in the stash.

 

This...

 

There are a couple of pics showing G-6 and G-14 models from 10 and 11 staffel JG5 in the process of being scrapped, and this aircraft was one of them.

I am not sure about the yellow wing tips.

Edited July 24, 2021 by wayne 0
left a bit out

[wayne 0]

Some progress has been made over the last few days.

I went with the decal seat belts.

 

 

Wings assembled...

 

...then fitted to fuselage.

The fit was pretty good, with only some small gaps on the top side that were closed up by increasing dihedral.

 

Rear section of cockpit fitted and prop parts got some paint (MR HOBBY Aqueous)

 

Wheel wells are masked, so next up will be some RLM 76 for the underside and fuselage.

[wayne 0]

Some progress.

The spinner proved a bit more challenging than I had anticipated.

I was planing on cutting a bit of black decal to make the thin, short spiral.

The decal wouldn't stick and would not curve.

Next idea.

I had in the stash some AZ branded 109 spinner spirals made from Kabuki style tape.

This meant painting the spinner black, applying the tape spiral, then painting the spinner white again.

It worked well, though I removed the tape while the white paint was still wet and had a bit of a mishap when the tape end curled back onto the wet paint.

 

 

I sanded the spinner back with some P2000 paper to give a worn appearance.

Might have to correct the blemish.

 

Painted the 109 top and bottom with Hobby Color RLM76, the applied RLM75 to the upper surface and upper sides.

 

 

Next I taped the pattern on the wings and added a (not too heavy) coat of RLM74.

This was thinned down to about 10% and applied to the sides simulate the heavy mottle on Black 3.

 

 

 

A bit more work with thinned RLM76 and RLM74 touch ups and then onto some identification bands.

Edited August 11, 2021 by wayne 0
error

[wayne 0]

Got a bit more done.

Spinner was touched up.

Reich Defence bands were painted.

I wasn't completely happy with them...

 

 

...as the yellow was a fraction wider than the black.

I also decided to change the camo on the side of the fuselage just aft of the cockpit to better represent the photos of this machine.

That got me to this...

 

 

 

Canopy parts painted, light exhaust staining and a clear coat applied. (Tamiya X-22, Mr Color Levelling Thinner and Isopropyl in equal parts, followed by some straight Levelling Thinner)

The pics are not great as the clear coat was still wet.

Hopefully the exhaust staining will show through enough.

Next will be decals then the landing gear (which is painted).

 

Also, the panel behind the gun shell chutes is only held in place with tack putty, as it covers up the landing gear fit arrangement.

 

[jean]

Hi Wayne,

 

this Gustav is very neatly painted. Well done!

This colorful bands add a lot of character to a model. I am a sucker for them!

 

Great show.

 

JR

[Johnson]

Excellent work Wayne. Spirals on spinners are a pain, but looks good!

[wayne 0]

On 8/22/2021 at 11:47 PM, jean said:

Hi Wayne,

 

this Gustav is very neatly painted. Well done!

This colorful bands add a lot of character to a model. I am a sucker for them!

 

Great show.

 

JR

Thanks JR

The bands do brighten the late war fighters, especially the grey ones.

 

Wayne

On 8/23/2021 at 7:49 PM, Johnson said:

Excellent work Wayne. Spirals on spinners are a pain, but looks good!

Thank you.

The pre cut spirals made the job a bit easier.

 

 

Here is photo with Black 3 on the right.

 

[wayne 0]

 

 

Wow, time has got away from me.

I have sadly missed a few build progress shots, but did manage to get it mostly finished today.

Some weathering of the upper side will have to be another day, though the lower was done.

 

The pics are not great either. Didn't have time, so some are under lights indoors.

Oh well...here 'tis.

 

 

 

 

 

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Well done sir

[Col.]

Turned out nice Wayne, well done