7th German plane on the boil a Messerschmitt Bf109E E7 Trop

[Saber]

Took a bit of a break and did some fishing then decided to order this nice kit from Airfix. Been a long time since I made an Airfix kit having stuck to Revell most of the time but this one was very good. The instructions and paint guide are very nice and clear and the parts are well made.

Going to enjoy painting this one up the camouflage pattern is going to be done free hand with my airbrush. Any way here's the kit.

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[stona]

Can't go wrong with a 109!

Howsabout a little dio?

Steve

 

[colin m]

I'm starting to develop a thing for Airfix kits. Especially the new stuff they produce, it must be something to do with building Airfix as a kid.

 

[Saber]

I might just do that on my next build steve just need some room to put all these models :D

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[Saber]

Yes I made them as a kid and the new kits seem pretty good I must say. This ones coming along nice now I even attempted a weathering wash that is looking good. Will post pics tomorrow.

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[Saber]

This one is all done now it was great fun to make in fact I think I enjoyed making this one more then any of them I have made so far. Being able to put all the methods used in the others into practice has made a big difference I think this is my best one so far.

Used super glue for the wires much better clear fix for the canopy fixing. The wash was a pastel stick shaved off and mixed with water and washing up liquid. Used Klear for the glossing and microset for the decals. All those things I picked up as I started on this journey making German planes. Its been great fun making them all cant wait to get started on another one.

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[mossiepilot]

Nice onr Mark, like it a lot.

Tony.

 

[flyjoe180]

Mark, fantastic 109. That desert camouflage is to be envied, great job mate.

 

[Rowan]

Loveley work mate, looks great.

 

[Saber]

Thanks very much chaps have got to grips with my airbrush now and doing those small blobs was quite easy with a bit of practice. Now the big question is what plane to make next? I think it might have to be a spitfire but still edging on the German planes any suggestions?

 

[stona]

German planes any suggestions?

I'm building Revell's 1/72 He 177 "Greif" at the moment and it is a very nice kit. It'll take you a little longer though!

Nice job on the 109 BTW. That desert camouflage always looks cool.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Saber]

Hi Steve, that He177 looks like a great plane to make I will certainly be looking out for one of them to build next. Running out of space to put them all now :noidea:

 

[yak face]

Great job mark , the mottle camo is spot on , cheers tony

 

[Saber]

Thanks Tony the paint job was the most fun part of making this one definitely my favorite build so far.:plane:

 

[colin m]

Very nice result. The paint looks great.

 

[Saber]

Thank you Colin, it was fun to do as well. Think I will try a spitfire next give me a break from German planes. I was treated to the Grace Spitfire a fortnight ago at the Seething air show so thinks its about time I made one.

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[papa 695]

Great wok Mark well worth 5 stars

 

[Saber]

Cheers Ian this one was very satisfying to make.Seem to be spending all my spare cash on my model collection at the moment but its better then spending it on many other things I can think of. Quite tempted to make a little scene with pilots and ground crew next time round.

 

[stona]

.Seem to be spending all my spare cash on my model collection at the moment

I know the feeling........well,models and books.

Steve

 

[treyzx10r]

Wow that looks great Mark!