Black Knight Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 This is built from the Starter Set I found a photo of this aircraft * on-line and using it as a guide plus some other photos of 109s of III / JG51 and an assumption this is my build In the cockpit I added the oxygen unit and the big control wheels beside the pilots seat. I added the tabs on the ailerons and the prop is a resin replacement as I think the Airfix one is way too narrow, the exhaust stubs are resin replacements as well, (just cos I'm daft sometimes in changing parts) My aerial wire slipped down the mast as the glue dried and I used too large a swastika. * the real subject PS. What colour do you see the background as? Its supposed to be a mid-tone light grey. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Very clean model! Very unusual treatment of the wing roots- would have raised an eyebrow if you hadn't posted the reference photo. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoo Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Nice model you have there. 4 hours ago, Black Knight said: PS. What colour do you see the background as? Its supposed to be a mid-tone light grey. Brownish pink or pinkish brown overall; greyish in the shadows (like under the wings). Cheers, -M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 30 minutes ago, Mjoo said: Brownish pink or pinkish brown overall; greyish in the shadows (like under the wings). Thank you. I've re-done the colour balance of the photos and reposted them. I hope they look correct now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoo Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Black Knight said: I hope they look correct now Looking middle-greyish now 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Very nice build! I hope mine (currently near completion) turns out as nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Nice one. Background still pink to me but every monitor will be differently calibrated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, Bertie Psmith said: Background still pink to me but every monitor will be differently calibrated. Thanks, I'll try tweaking the colour balance again, later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Nice build and clean finish. I reckon you've done a superb job with comparison to your ref photo. 👍 Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Lovely build 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Hi there Black Knight, very nice 109, very well built. This scheme is on my to do list as well. Iconic one, really. I am afraid the color photo led you astray. What you took for RLM 65 on the top of the wing root is weathering, dirt, and a possible nasty reflection. This starts at the "no walking" red line and extends to the fuselage. On the book "Bf109 E, the Blitzkrieg fighter", there is a b & w photo of this plane taken from close behind the cockpit that will explain all. My phone battery is flat at the moment, but I will take a photo shortly and post it later this afternoon. No serious problem to repaint the area. Photos are an essential part of building an accurate model, but they still sometimes ave the better of us. Great build, no matter what! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) Phone recharged. Here is the photo I was talking about: As I said, not a big deal to correct. Keep having fun! JR Edited August 16, 2021 by jean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 NO guarantee or evidence that the photos were taken at the same time. In fact the deflection of the flap and the length of the grass would indicate that the photos were taken at different times I stand by my interpretation I will not be repainting 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Hi, that's the spirit! Your model, your decision. As I said, you built a lovely kit, you are happy with it, and this is what matters. Cheers mate. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 What a nice, clean result. Re the grey card... on my monitor (Apple) it's a warm grey and a little variable, especially in some of the shadows. Looks like multiple, direct lighting sources? One a fluoro? If you're after an even background with open shadows, suggest trying a broad, diffused light source; reflect lamps off ceiling/wall or large white card, or can use window/outdoor light on overcast day. LEDs are preferable to fluoro light sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Single light, daylight from a window and one reflector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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