Kov1985 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Hello again. I may as well put a few up today for inspection as I got some free time. This time it’s my attempt at a K4. Because of the situation of Germany at the time these things went into production, it really was a mix bag when it came to camo schemes and colours used. The famed hallmark of German quality and perfectionism went out the window and gave way to rushed-out-the-factory-door exercises in desperation. Might have something to do with servers nations bombing them day and night. They didn’t even bother painting the undersides in some cases, and the mismatched panels made it painfully obvious that parts were produced all over the country side. here was my reference material.. Here’s what I came up with… I recently entered this build in a competition and to my surprise it actually won a couple categories. When I opened the kit, I promptly threw away the rubber tires and opted for a set of barracudas. I used an AIMS decal sheet and hgw seatbelts. As for the colours I tormented my poor soul over trying to get it right. I mixed and matched and brewed and tested about 20-30 combinations to get an RLM 81 brown violet that I liked. I’m sure I own every brand ever that produces this colour, and NONE of them are alike or any close to the shade I had in mind. The different manufacturers had a different take on that colour, and Messerschmitt as far as I can tell had an actual pinkish brown colour that was applied to some 109s. That or the paint oxidised that way for being so crap. The mix I came up with was a 50/50 blend of mig ammo rlm 81 (may as well be magenta) and flat earth of the same brand to bring it back to brown. I’m happy with result. 43 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksjager Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Absolutely beautiful. Colours look spot on and the work is precise with details on point. Well done on the show win as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 You spent a lot of work wich payed off 100%. You can really happy with the result. The colors are very convincing in my eyes. Meanwhile every brand had a different interpretation of the tones. So meanwhile I also mix the most of the colors. So you did justice to your 109. It looks amazing. Congratulations to your Awards. All the best Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phas3e Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 awesome work, I just started the same kit this week, I hope it turns out half as good as this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic 315 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 That’s an excellent finish, that also somehow captures what must have been desperate times for the pilots. Congratulations on the two awards, as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Can I borrow some of your skills, the model has well deserved the awards.🏆👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Juliet Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Very convincing and authentic looking late war '09! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Great looking build!! Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Fantastic finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 That's very good. Excellent painting and use of research. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Excellent Build and as i co - judged it in Townsville i can say the pics do not do it justice ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 As others have already said, great model work and finish! Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Beautiful, Top Notch Paint Work! Cheers Hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Blimey! 👏👏👏👏👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Outstanding!!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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