Werdna Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Hi all This is Eduard's 1/48 G-6, built OOB and finished in the markings of Major Ludwig Franzisket, Gruppenkommandeur of JG27, from around 1944. Really enjoyable build, with no issues. First time, I think, using Eduard's new decals. Although I didn't try peeling off the carrier film as many are doing, they work very well. Having said that, I still used paint masks for the upper wing and fuselage crosses. Franzisket flew throughout the war, achieving 39+ victories, before surrendering with what was left of JG27 in Austria in May 45. After the war, he studied at the University of Munster, achieving a PhD in biology and finishing up his new career as Professor of Biology and Director of the Westphalia Museum of Natural History. Hope you like the pics... 38 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 That's a real beauty! Nice subtle weathering, just enough to make it look real. Lovely. 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Lovely work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Excellent paint work and weathering! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Raider Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Really great job! This is one of my favorite schemes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Another cracker, Werdna (pretty sure I've said that before once or twice!). Glad the kit went together well, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Yes I can echoe all these kind words. It turns out very nice. Superb photography…. I just finished the F version and also forget the antenna🤓😀😀😀 Cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werdna Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 Thanks all for the kind words... There's something about the 'standard' 74/75/76 scheme that I really like. Next time I'll try removing the carrier film from the decals once they're on - but they go on so well that I'm really not sure there's any need to. 28 minutes ago, Andy Dyck said: I just finished the F version and also forget the antenna🤓😀😀😀 Haha - one day I'll get round to it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Raider Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Werdna said: Next time I'll try removing the carrier film from the decals once they're on Hi Wedna... can you tell me how this is done? I only know regular decals. I didnt know eduard decals were different Edited October 17, 2021 by Tokyo Raider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werdna Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, Tokyo Raider said: Hi Wedna... can you tell me how this is done? I only know regular decals. I didnt know eduard decals were different Hi Bob - they're relatively new, but once the decal is on, it is possible to remove the carrier film from the decal, leaving just the print/ink on the surface. There are a few videos on how to do this, but most seem to focus on either lifting it with tweezers or a bit of masking tape. There's a thread here which might help.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Raider Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Oh, my- yes! JG27 is my favorite geschwader! Colors and markings are spot on, and all look like they have been painted on. Very subtle fading and weathering in the correct locations for the real airplane. G-6 'gunboats' are the bee's knees! I hope I can get close to what you have done with one of my Tamiya 1/72 kits! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 I think Harold Kindsvater(sp?) painted his Buchon* in these colours. Top job, it looks great! To my eye this is one of those builds you could photograph in a certain way and fool people into thinking it was real. Bravo! *now flying in Germany as a Bf109G-12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giampiero Piva Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Very nice ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Beautiful Gustav. I like the neat paint job with the subtle weathering. I am not sure if i have the nerves to peel away the decal carrier film. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Gorgeous Gustav, great build and paint job ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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