Adam Poultney Posted February 7 Posted February 7 Another Eduard Bf109 finished! This is the second model from the limited edition Gustav Pt.1 box, which introduced the G-5 and G-6 variants to Eduard's 1/72 range. The first one I built from this box was a stripey Bf109G-5. I've done this one as scheme I from the kit, a 1./JG50 G-6 flown by Alfred Grislawski in September 1943. The camouflage is a typical RLM 74/75 over 76 with mottling. I chose this scheme for the underwing guns, which none of my other 109s have. The kit is fantastic, accounting for a huge variety of different minor variants and provides options for dropped flaps. 14 schemes are included, although 12 of the 14 are variations on RLM74/75 over 76 (in all fairness 2 of those are covered in very heavy mottles). The lack of variety despite there being so many schemes is a little disappointing but you can always go with aftermarket. In total I've now built 3 of Eduard's 1/72 Bf109, in addition to some other Bf109 kits I've also recently built. With these still in the stash (the Gustav Part 1 box just contains the plentiful spares from this and previous builds), and the G-10 Royal Class kit on its way from Hannants, I've got enough Bf109s to keep me busy for a while! The wip thread is here: 56 5 1
Armorrich Posted February 7 Posted February 7 That's a sharp looking gaggle of MEs....well done!! Cheers...Rich 1
PATRICK FROM THE SANDS Posted February 7 Posted February 7 Truely nice! Great 72eme, these kits seem incredible to build. 1
georgeusa Posted February 7 Posted February 7 The three 109s you have presented here all look great and all look different. And, from the picture of the stash and inclusion of the Royal kit, you have many other variants to produce and show off. Can't wait to see the new ones you do as these turned out so well. Thanks for sharing. 1
MACALAIN Posted February 7 Posted February 7 Well done. Welcome to the Eduard's Bf 109 collector. Alain 1
Adam Poultney Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 Cheers all 2 hours ago, MACALAIN said: Well done. Welcome to the Eduard's Bf 109 collector. Alain It's addictive isn't it! So many variants to do! 1 1
Troy Smith Posted February 8 Posted February 8 10 hours ago, Adam Poultney said: 14 schemes are included, although 12 of the 14 are variations on RLM74/75 over 76 (in all fairness 2 of those are covered in very heavy mottles). The lack of variety despite there being so many schemes is a little disappointing but you can always go with aftermarket. There are just not many variations to this, I can only think of the odd few, like the G-6 at NASM which was field painted brown and green. One small paint. Prop blade wear, happens on the back, not the front, from the tips down I've not had much luck finding 109 pics, but you can see the scoured tips here and here this is trop and shows what sand can do 11 hours ago, Adam Poultney said: the Gustav Part 1 box just contains the plentiful spares from this and previous builds), and the G-10 Royal Class kit I also succumbed to the temptation, I got the Gustav dual combos with an ebay voucher, they worked out under £20 each bxing and as you know you get a lot in each ,,, I'm taken by the foriegn options often. Anyway, neat work 3
MACALAIN Posted February 8 Posted February 8 4 hours ago, Adam Poultney said: Cheers all It's addictive isn't it! So many variants to do! Yes indeed, It's the same for the Mustang, and I hope it will be the same for there Spitfire especialy the Mk V Alain 1
Knight_Flyer Posted February 8 Posted February 8 It looks excellent. I think the Gustav and Emil are my favourite variants of the 109... or at least they're the two I've been building in quantity 1
Adam Poultney Posted February 9 Author Posted February 9 On 08/02/2025 at 03:01, MACALAIN said: Yes indeed, It's the same for the Mustang, and I hope it will be the same for there Spitfire especialy the Mk V Alain Between eduard and ibg, and the half a dozen Beacon spitfires already in the stash, I can see a lot of Spitfire builds coming up for me soon... On 08/02/2025 at 10:14, Knight_Flyer said: It looks excellent. I think the Gustav and Emil are my favourite variants of the 109... or at least they're the two I've been building in quantity The late Gustavs are some of my favourites, but really I'm excited for the Kurfurst. 2
Dave Klaatu Posted February 9 Posted February 9 Really nice, love the paint! And I like the others waiting for you on the shelf! 1
kapam Posted February 16 Posted February 16 A superb job on all those 109’s! They’re real gems! Beautifully done! 👏👏👏 1
Pete in Lincs Posted February 16 Posted February 16 On 08/02/2025 at 00:04, Troy Smith said: One small paint. Prop blade wear, happens on the back, not the front, from the tips down A very good point that a lot of modellers don't notice. Very nice Gustav's, Adam. And with dropped slats! In 1/72nd ! A proper detail! Just as they should be. More please 2
MACALAIN Posted February 16 Posted February 16 On 07/02/2025 at 23:48, Adam Poultney said: Cheers all It's addictive isn't it! So many variants to do! I have just finish the same this morning and will post it tuesday Alain
ColinChipmunkfan Posted February 16 Posted February 16 Great work on these Adam, Love the paint finish. They certainly look the part and are somewhat easier to store than your Vulcans. Colin
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