1/32 Trumpeter Bf 109G-10/U4/R2 - Magazine Build

[wbill76]

Looking forward to seeing it on the flip side Doogs.

[JimD]

It's so cold here in the dark...can't wait to see this one emerge.

[doogsatx/]

Quick peek behind the curtain - main painting is done.

[Rick]

Looks great Doogs. Looking forward to seeing the weathering steps when the article comes out. Beautiful work as always.

Rick

[deafpanzer]

Looking great... looking forward the best part that you are so good at... weathering! LOL

[wing_nut]

Outstanding mottling on the fuselage. Did you use fun-tac for the camo on winds and spine?

[doogsatx/]

Thanks guys!

Dec 1, 2014 7:37:38 GMT -5 wing_nut said:

Outstanding mottling on the fuselage. Did you use fun-tac for the camo on winds and spine?

Actually, all the camo work (aside from some very limited straight-edge masking) was done freehand. I picked up an Iwata CM-B Custom Micron about a year ago, gently used and needing a new needle. Finally got around to getting that new needle and giving the thing a good cleaning. HOLY COW. It does the finest lines with the greatest consistency of any airbrush I've ever touched. Literally makes my HP-C+ feel like a rattlecan. It's what I used for the camo this time around and I have to give it a lot of credit for the quality of the demarcation lines.

[wing_nut]

I have to say that is pretty remarkable. I mean dayum, that some kinda fine. I looked that AB up and that does come at a price. That will have to be placed on a wish list though.

[doogsatx/]

Dec 1, 2014 12:40:04 GMT -5 wing_nut said:

I have to say that is pretty remarkable. I mean dayum, that some kinda fine. I looked that AB up and that does come at a price. That will have to be placed on a wish list though.

Got mine on eBay for $150 - still pricey, but a LOT less than buying one of the things new

[doogsatx/]

Another glance behind the curtain as the G-10 heads into the home stretch

[wing_nut]

doogs that some eye candy there. Happy to hear it's in he home stretch for a couple of reason. 1st, just to see the end result. And 2nd to see more work on the Corsair.

[doogsatx/]

Dec 21, 2014 11:34:54 GMT -5 wing_nut said:

doogs that some eye candy there. Happy to hear it's in he home stretch for a couple of reason. 1st, just to see the end result. And 2nd to see more work on the Corsair.

Believe me, I'm definitely ready to get back to the Corsair! And to get into whatever comes after...

[sturmbird]

noticed that you asked if the prop blades were made of wood. All 109's use metal props, but think there might have been a few K4's or K6 prototypes built with wooden props. Also read somewhere that the metal finish 109's were actually bare metal due to paint shortages.

Your build is smoking hot!
gary

[doogsatx/]

This one is officially put to bed! I'll post a final pic once I have a chance to process all the shots through Lightroom.

[wing_nut]

Oh that so nasty. Say it's done and then make us wait! Get processing.

[doogsatx/]

Here you go!

[TRM]

She is a real beauty Doogs!!! Congrats on the finish and the article!! Looking forward to reading it!

[danb.]

Nice finish Doogs awesome job

Dan B

[deafpanzer]

Beautiful finish! Looking forward to see it in the magazine... yes I have the subscription. LOL

[dupes]

Looks great! Unfortunately, I'm not sure I have access to that magazine (at least locally). Where do you guys buy it?