New group build -1/48 Zvezda BF109F-2

[jspitza]

Hello all!!!!

This is my build process and I hope you get to enjoy this magnum opus kit faster than I do!! Zvezda really blew the doors off with this release and imho sets new industry standards for both high levels of detail and fit of parts. Enjoy, cheers, ect Jeff

 

[jspitza]

Some more painting this AM. I'm starting with cockpit-all separate controls, surfaces ect and MM Acryl RLM 66 is the color. And yes, a pilot does go in the tub and over that horrific ejector mark. Guess who swore up and down to never paint a figure before the age of 60.

 

[yak face]

Hi jeff , great to have you back with us! This looks a real nice kit,the cockpit is superb especially as its only 1/48 too. I see what you mean about the ejector pin mark though!!Why didnt they have the pin on the underneath of the seat?!! Looking forward to seeing it progress cheers tony

 

[bikerbart]

Looking good, looking forward to watching this come along, regards Martin

 

[Fenlander]

Looks one hell of a kit Jeff. As this is for the Group Build, I will move it into the GB 'Under Construction' section.

 

[jspitza]

Looks one hell of a kit Jeff. As this is for the Group Build, I will move it into the GB 'Under Construction' section.

Sorry Graham-not paying attention again:darn:

 

[jspitza]

Hi jeff , great to have you back with us! This looks a real nice kit,the cockpit is superb especially as its only 1/48 too. I see what you mean about the ejector pin mark though!!Why didnt they have the pin on the underneath of the seat?!! Looking forward to seeing it progress cheers tony

Thanks Tony-its been a rough Spring and I wanted to avoid building for awhile. Likes that's gonna happen! Take care, Jeff

 

[jspitza]

Looking good, looking forward to watching this come along, regards Martin

Thanks Martin!

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Jeff, progress looks great - hard to believe it's in 1/48 it looks that good!

It's going to be great seeing this come together.

Paul

 

[jspitza]

Hello all:

I've just completed the cockpit and these are various pictures of the included pilot and rough test fitting. After dry-brushing Citatdel chainmail acrylics I ended up spraying a coat of Klear\Future before applying raw umber oil paint wash followed up with MM flat lacquer. Now, the question remains if I'm using the gorgeous IP or use the decal. I'm going to pose this flying so most details will be obscured. Take care and have a great weekend! Jeff

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Links don't work so I'll try this:

BF109 Cockpit completion pictures by jspitza - Photobucket

 

[Kressy13]

Hi mate.

Great work so far. Lots of lovely detail. Defiantly be watching your build up of this. Keep up the good work.

Kresten

 

[jspitza]

Thanks Kresten! I'm glad you are enjoying the pictures. Take care, Jeff

 

[Fenlander]

Very nice work on the Cockpit, going to be a good one Jeff.

 

[garethm]

Hi Jeff, just looked through your gallery, looks really good, look forward to see the finished item. I bought the Zvezda Lagg FA5N and I can confirm the detail on their later kits is brilliant for the price. The instruction sheet is well ??? or have they improved.

Best regards Gareth.

 

[msm2]

Zvezda 1/48 LA-5FN Soviet Fighter # 4801 is this the one garethm. May have to buy the BF as well. Tony

 

[Gern]

Talking of Zvezda kits .....

I got hold of the Revell 1/72 Mil 26 Halo at Coventry. I've been browsing through the net looking for reviews and came across one for a Zvezda Halo in the same scale. On looking closer, there are massive similarities between this one and the Revell one I bought. I don't have any problems with the Revell version, it came at a reasonable price and the quality and fit looks very good (I have no idea about it's accuracy when compared to the original - I don't count rivets!).

I just wondered, with all the swapping and changing that goes on between the various manufacturers nowadays, does anyone know if it's the same kit?

Gern

 

[yak face]

hi dave , yes its the same kit,a zvezda in a revell box,as is the later revell issue of the mig 31 and possibly the revell mig 1.44 mfi (thats the 1/72 scale one not 1/144) cheers tony

 

[Ian M]

I know the "boss" dont like one word posts, but anyway:

Cool!

Ian M

 

[Gern]

Thanks Tony. I kinda thought someone here would know!

Gern

 

[jspitza]

I wish they would up they're scale to 1/32!