Glynn Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Sanded, Brown Paper covered & Doped. Retracts have arrived from China and fitted. 3D printed parts stuck on and now ready for the paint job when this virus goes away. Thanks to Richard for helping with it. This was Richard's last Kit but he has been talked into a small run of The Spitfire, so it's not the last. If anyone wants a Spitfire Kit then either PM him or thru the Contacts Page on WarbirdReplicas.co.uk. but do it soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Until it gets painted it looks like it's fitted with a training bra... so much better for a coat of paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynn Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 We are looking at colour scheme's but that may have to wait until after the shutdown. Richard is going to be busy when the flying starts again, he has got my Mustang and this one to maiden, I'm going to test fly Cheetah as it's a copy of Tigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Seymour Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Nice one Glynn, she's looking sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Slightly off topic .... kinda.... but this thread might just have an adversary to chase it Info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Thought it was time to update this thread. Have spent a lot of time repairing my bf109 following severe hanger rash when performing a tailslide from its ceiling storage. It wasn't far off from its maiden. The whole backend became detached. Have almost completed its rebuild. Have tried making a more scale canopy with my 3d printer but glazing it has been a real proble. (I hate attaching canopies) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Looking Gooooood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Oh that is nice, really nice and the paint job is IMHO spot on....go on spill the beans what/how did you get it like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Love the splinter camo scheme and some excellent air brush work there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Thank you Paul, Chris and Ron. Chris. Paint used was Vallejo acrylic. colours Rlm74, Rlm75 and Rlm76. To thin the paint I use their thinner medium which thins the paint without reducing the paints adhesive qualities and a few drops of their flow improver. My technique for the mottling:- Spray the base colour. Changed the nozzle size on the airbrush to .2, reduce the spraying pressure to around 15 - 17psi. Thin the paint slightly and reduce the paint flow so that all you get is a very light mist of paint. Slowly build up the mottle effect with the two colours. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 Graham, Also great to see the paneling. It brings the model to life. I am so surprised, with such a great model, that so few bought the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Graham, Thanks for the info and I think I'll practice on a couple of Airfix kits before taking on the Ta154. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I agree with you Paul. I think that it would make a great 2nd model for those new P51 builders. A simpler, quicker build with plenty of colour schemes and a great build thread already in place. A good looking model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Just a thought Chris. Instead of using Airfix kits to practice on I bought some A3 card from Hobbycraft and practiced on that. Works out a lot lot cheaper than a kit (where you only get 1 chance). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Don't worry, I have a few kits my son had as a child + I enjoy making them as reference material when the web info is a bit patchy like the Ta 154. I was lucky to find a book with loads of 3d type images, but not much on the pint schemes as so few were put into service. Not a problem with the 109 and in fact I suspect quite the opposite. I usually practice on the card while getting everything set up and then go for it, but as ever there is never enough time to do it justice, perhaps when I retire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan S Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I would love this or the spit as my second WR model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 That looks so real Graham . You are the king of the Soft Mottle . A professional Mottler . The subtlety is extraordinary . What a light touch you have with the old airbrush . That would give the plastic modellers a run for their money . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Any chance of this beauty coming back, preferably as a Bf109E Richard? ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan h Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 On 01/06/2021 at 11:51, Graham R said: Thought it was time to update this thread. Have spent a lot of time repairing my bf109 following severe hanger rash when performing a tailslide from its ceiling storage. It wasn't far off from its maiden. The whole backend became detached. Have almost completed its rebuild. Have tried making a more scale canopy with my 3d printer but glazing it has been a real proble. (I hate attaching canopies) Graham this looks fantastic..have you flown it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 1 hour ago, dan h said: Graham this looks fantastic..have you flown it? Hi Dan, Thank you. I'm afraid that I haven't flown it yet. Time ran away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan h Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Hi Graham thankyou for your reply and I'm sure once in the air it will look brilliant. Cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham R Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Thanks Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson 4 Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 Just in case anyone hasn't built their kit and looking for colour scheme inspiration, I found this one. Flown by Lt Elias Khulein of ll Jg 51 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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