1/72 Bf109E.... Balkans Theatre 1941

[spanner570]

This is an Academy 1/72 Bf109 of 3/JG54 flown by Lt. Wuebke during the German Balkan Campaign.

I don't know if the Jasta markings are historically accurate or not, I just followed the instructions and gleaned what I could about the cammo from Steve's (stona) great pictures....

Thanks for all your help, Steve.

As usual, all brush painted using a mixture of Vallejo Model Colour acrylic and Humbrol Enamels. It was great fun and a challenge painting the strange cammo. I didn't know such a design existed until Steve posted a picture on here. I just had to have a crack at it.

I hope you like my effort at copying the distinctive markings.

Cheers,

Ron

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[stona]

Great stuff Ron,it's a helluva scheme to do.One day I'll be brave enough to have a go.

Cheers

Steve

 

[yak face]

Great job ron! Very tricky paint job especially in 1/72, but you pulled it off a treat. Top work that man! cheers tony

 

[colin m]

Very nice Ron. I think I've said before that the germans seem to have cornered the market in 'alternative' camo schemes ! And here, you show us another example - what a job dreaming up all these schemes.

Regards

Colin M........

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for the feedback boys.

It was a pig to do but I did get a buzz out of managing a reasonable stab at it.

There are quite a few different cammos for the Balkans. Steve (stona) sent me a picture of one scheme that is just unbelievable.....Watch this space! lol

Cheers,

Ron

 

[stona]

Well Ron I was flicking through Eric Mombeek's "Luftwaffe gallery No 1",as you do, and I've found another good one,with a profile,which may be up your street. I'll send you a PM when I get a chance.

These are great little booklets, Mombeek has some amazing images not previously published.I've got No2 on the way and I've no idea what is in it!

Cheers

Steve

 

[treyzx10r]

Ron nicely done,amazing even more for 1/72 scale!

 

[stona]

I'll go along with that Trey. Here's a picture of a similar machine from the same unit to compare. "No Smoking" a nice re-fuelling dio for someone here!

Cheers

Steve

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Well done Ron, nice work as usual matey. Always love your stuff, top marks.

Have fun, John

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for the input John, always good to read your words.

Glad you like it...What's up your sleeves, bud?

Ron

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Well Ron, after my "Normandy Build" fiasco i lost me mojo. I'm back though (i hope lol), i've been working on a Centaur C.S. Mk.IV of the Royal Marines just to make up for it.

Have fun, John

 

[spanner570]

Glad you managed to find it again and your back with us!!

Start having fun again..

Ron