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Post by tigrazor on Jul 27, 2016 13:40:00 GMT -5
Good evening everyone. Since when am I building planes again? Literally very seldom, I guess. Once in a lifetime you have to do a kit that is a true classic. And what could be more classic than a Bf 109... Since the first time I saw Gablers Mosquito hunter, I was hooked. A Bf 109 in bare metal finish (for less weight, that is) - thats something you really dont see very often except in an aircraft factory hall. Who was Kurt Gabler? And what does his G-6 look like? levbek.blogspot.de/2011/05/kurt-gablers-jg300-bf-109g-6-natural.htmlTheres some trouble with the wings - some say its RLM 75 on top and RLM 76 on the belly (the Eduard instructions for example). Some say its all natural metal - what makes sense somehow, all paint stripped off should give even better performance. Now lets go and hunt some Mossies! :peace: |
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Post by dierk on Jul 28, 2016 9:20:39 GMT -5
Unusual subject - so you'll even have the interest of a non-wingy guy like me.  |
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Post by tigrazor on Jul 28, 2016 14:31:09 GMT -5
Good to have you here Dierk. Another Eduard kit made it to the bench - couldnt say no to the 30 % off.  |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 28, 2016 19:25:09 GMT -5
Have fun with it Lucas! Pulling up a chair.
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Post by tigrazor on Jul 30, 2016 7:53:01 GMT -5
The cockpit so far:  |
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Post by Leon on Jul 30, 2016 7:55:01 GMT -5
Nice start on the cockpit Lucas!  |
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Post by tigrazor on Jul 31, 2016 7:46:46 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Jul 31, 2016 8:20:52 GMT -5
Looking really good there Lucas! Nice work on the detail painting. |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 31, 2016 19:01:31 GMT -5
Pit details look sharp!
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Post by tigrazor on Aug 2, 2016 9:58:33 GMT -5
The fighter builds itself almost. Everything fits and thers only little sanding neccessary. I made up my mind how the base should look like too. Theres a small firm who does laser cutting, and I asked them to make me a "type sign"/base label for it. Lets see if they can do it.   Additional details (rudder, spinner + prop, figure, armchair):  |
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Post by tigrazor on Aug 2, 2016 13:14:31 GMT -5
Some time was left today, and I painted the metallic color - this happened with an Airbrush of course and with Vallejo metallics. After having good results with my MiG 15, this is what happened with the Messerschnitzel. I love that moment when small parts like canopy, rudder and the propeller are test fitted on the belly.  |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 2, 2016 14:16:58 GMT -5
Looking nice and shiny Lucas! |
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Post by Leon on Aug 3, 2016 5:32:39 GMT -5
Looking good Lucas! Now where did I put my sunglasses. LOL
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Post by tigrazor on Aug 4, 2016 0:34:52 GMT -5
Shiny & Chrome... So far the belly is done, and the decals are on. The decals are very thin and you wont even need softener. After a horrible moment (one of the "8" screwed up) all went well. Close call. Via Photoshop I created a sign and most probably I wont go for the lasercut variant (but Ill keep that in mind for later projects). Only smaller parts are left, ant these are the most time consuming I guess.  Mr. Gabler himself will sit in a chair in front of the machine (comes from Eduards Luftwaffe 1944 set):  |
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Post by dierk on Aug 4, 2016 4:25:58 GMT -5
Wow, that was quick. Blink and you miss it. Nice progress Lucas!
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Post by Leon on Aug 4, 2016 4:29:07 GMT -5
WOW....Nice work Lucas! I like the new sign. |
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Post by tigrazor on Aug 4, 2016 14:05:28 GMT -5
Many thanks. Mr. Gabler takes a seat in his chair. I made a sketch for the cloth pattern in Photoshop and printed it - Eduards instructions are very helpful here because they include the measures for the cloth (9x35mm):   |
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Post by Leon on Aug 4, 2016 17:39:57 GMT -5
Great work on the chair Lucas! Heer Gabler looks very relaxed and waiting for his next mission. |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 6, 2016 11:11:14 GMT -5
Always neat to see the little personal touches that you add to a project Lucas. |
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Post by tigrazor on Aug 6, 2016 12:04:31 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Aug 6, 2016 13:10:42 GMT -5
Excellent finish Lucas! You have a winner there. |
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Post by Rick on Aug 19, 2016 10:32:07 GMT -5
Wow Lucas I've been out of the loop a bit lately and completely missed out on this one. Superb work all the way around. And speed building as well. A very impressive finish.
Rick
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Post by tigrazor on Aug 21, 2016 15:02:10 GMT -5
Thank you Rick & Leon.
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Post by wing_nut on Aug 21, 2016 19:02:05 GMT -5
good looking 109 Lucas.
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Post by jpc1968 on Aug 22, 2016 8:06:07 GMT -5
The black and white photo threw me for a minute. I thought it was a real photo of him and his plane. Great job
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Post by tigrazor on Aug 24, 2016 3:54:44 GMT -5
Many thanks WingNut & JPC.
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 24, 2016 13:36:41 GMT -5
Catching up here... I see another great finish! I want to be that guy sitting and laying back with a smile waiting for a beer to be delivered. Did I mention how much I love your beer?  |
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Post by tigrazor on Aug 24, 2016 13:53:26 GMT -5
There you go!  |
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