CB's Revenge: Trumpeter Bf 109F-4/Trop

[Leon]

Looking really good with the decals started Bill .Sure don't envy you putting on the small ones.

[bullardino]

Mighty fine job, Bill. Decaling can be boring, especially when you have to place all those small fiddly bits, but it really brings the plane to life. This is a true masterpiece, up to the highest standards of the hobby.

[wbill76]

Leon, thanks, it's the price to be paid when dealing with AC markings. It could be worse, it could be a modern jet!

Lui, much appreciated as always! I agree the decals will be a little tedious but will definitely add to the total detail level so it's worth it in the long run.

[wbill76]

After a good long session at the bench today, the remaining decals were applied. All 50+ of them...or close enough to not matter. Some had to be applied over the larger decals added earlier so that's another reason for needing to break things up into multiple sessions. I moved around the different sections of the fuselage leaving the areas around the cockpit until the end so that I always had a 'handle' to move the model around by as the markings were added. Last but not least the 'not a bomb' and other stencils were added to the belly drop tank. All were treated with Solvaset and tomorrow I'll add a final sealing coat of Future to complete the process once the markings added today have had the chance to fully set up overnight.

[Leon]

Nice work on the small decals Bill.They really brought the 109 to life.

[deafpanzer]

50+ decals?!?! Yikes! That's why we deal with WWII armors. Modern tank had 30+ decals last time... LOL

Man, your 109 is looking FANTASTIC now with all of those markings on. Hope you are enjoying this so far?

[wbill76]

Thanks Leon!

Andy, yes those AC guys love to put a stencil/instruction over every little hatch and port! It's been fun but I'm about ready for it to be finished. The next task will be bringing out all that lovely rivet and panel detail.

[wing_nut]

Bill... looks really great. I think you're ready for a 1/32 F-15...

I have to say I do miss the decal now that my aircraft are pretty widely spaced. Always loved those looooong decals sessions.

[wbill76]

Thanks Marc! I doubt you'll see me tackling anything like a 1/32 F-15 anytime soon! You must be a masochist if you miss the decal sessions...

[DeafStuG]

Looks Good job - I like it, so smooth painted on Bf 109`s body.

[bullardino]

Mighty fine decaling Bill

[TRM]

Awesome Dec-work Bill!!

[wbill76]

Jeremy, Lui, and T, thank you kindly gents! I'm glad to have cleared that hurdle...now it's on to all those wonderful rivets! At least I'm not as insane as Marc...

[bullardino]

LOL, did some of you counted them?

[wbill76]

Feb 18, 2014 3:44:37 GMT -5 bullardino said:

LOL, did some of you counted them?

I know they must have wanted a count to be done, otherwise why would they have included the 1-9 individual decals for the fuselage?

[dupes]

I'm with Marc... I love decaling (when they're good decals, anyway).

Looks great! Africa schemes are awesome on 109s.

[Deleted]

Sublime workmanship and decalosity young William.Can't wait to see what you are gonna do for the weathering encore,mate!!!!
Oh,BTW....what do you want to do about a challenge this year???

[wbill76]

Thanks Dupes! The Trumpeter decals were relatively easy to work with. The larger decals needed several hours with the Solvaset doing its thing to get them to snug all the way down into the panel lines but that's not unusual IMHO.

CB, weathering is going to be fun with this one for sure...lots and lots of rivets! As for another challenge, you should be turning your attention to getting Dicky to build a wingy.

[robbo]

Superb paint job Bill, all those little decals really bring it to life, love it

[fightnjoe]

bill moving along at your usual high level. the decals look good. i honestly hate that part. one little oops and the whole build looks rotten.




joe

[wbill76]

Thanks Ian!, have to agree with you there. In 1/32 scale you can actually read all the stencils if you've got the Optivisor handy.

Dicky, he DID ask for a challenge...

Joe, thank you kind sir! I hear you about the decals making/breaking a build. Especially when using Solvaset...you're really committed with that!

[fightnjoe]

ive had a couple that i thought i was good only to find i had "smudged" a decal at some point. with no replacements it is a difficult fix.



joe

[JimD]

Bill, I always enjoyed lurking your armor builds at the other forum and I'm glad to see you using your talents on a wingy. I've always love Trop 109s and guns is nothing short of inspiring. Keep it up!

[wbill76]

Thanks Jimmy! Glad to hear I'm holding my own here on unfamiliar territory.

[bbd468]

WOW Bill, the wee decals look freakin awesome brother! well done sir.

[Deleted]

Feb 18, 2014 13:30:43 GMT -5 wbill76 said:

Thanks Dupes! The Trumpeter decals were relatively easy to work with. The larger decals needed several hours with the Solvaset doing its thing to get them to snug all the way down into the panel lines but that's not unusual IMHO.

CB, weathering is going to be fun with this one for sure...lots and lots of rivets! As for another challenge, you should be turning your attention to getting Dicky to build a wingy.

Bill.....I reckon I've got more chance of winning MoM,than getting Mr F to build a wingy of any sort....so that means slim to none...but it ain't gonna stop me trying,eh?

[tonylee-Rest In Peace]

As you know i've been kinda busy and forgot about your A/C build and thought I better check on you.
I see you've added more dickels/decals which really added jive to it Tex,nice work.

The roll out,when ever that will be,is bound to be a knock out.

Tony lee

[wbill76]

Thanks Gary!

CB, if anyone can do it, you can! Just take a 1/72 Airfix kit box and stuff it with bacon.

[wbill76]

Feb 19, 2014 18:14:01 GMT -5 tonylee-Rest In Peace said:

As you know i've been kinda busy and forgot about your A/C build and thought I better check on you.
I see you've added more dickels/decals which really added jive to it Tex,nice work.

The roll out,when ever that will be,is bound to be a knock out.

Tony lee

Thanks Tony! Getting closer to the grand debut!

[Deleted]

Feb 19, 2014 18:14:54 GMT -5 wbill76 said:

Thanks Gary!

CB, if anyone can do it, you can! Just take a 1/72 Airfix kit box and stuff it with bacon.

Don't forget the 'bap'* to go with it!!!!

*(Bap) Big soft white bread roll(Commonly used for BB's)