Bf 109 G-2 (Trumpeter 1/24)

[Steven000]

Just a small update on the instrument-panel :

I filled the holes of the panel with Micro Kristal Klear.


And I got this result when the liquid hardened, it worked pretty good!


Kind regards,
Steven

[Guest]

Superb work!

[boatman]

LOOKIN really good Steven i''ll be following your build great stuff
chris

[Steven000]

Thanks Peter & Chris :thumb2:

It's been a while since I worked on this model, so here's a small update...


Today I did some more paintwork in the cockpit.
on the backside of the instrument panel (filled with Micro Kristal Klear) I painted the gauges/needles with white.
Then the panel was glued in place...


I kept the rest of the fuselages basic.




The instrument panel was glued in position and the gun-sight was added ...


The pilot was put in his seat.
There's room for a parachute under his buttocks, but there won't be anything visible afterwards so I didn't bother...




The rudder has metal hinges and will be movable. I prefer it's locked in position, so I might sip in some glue later on...


After holding my breath for 20 minutes I was able to get the fuselage-halves together with the tail-wheel, rudder and cockpit glued in between.
It wasn't very clear were the cockpit needed to be glued, there were no markings of any kind.
The pilot had a very tight fit, he can't move at all...


The fuselage needs to harden first so that's all for now...

Thanks for reading, don't get Corona & kind regards!
Steven

[scottie3158]

Steven,
Great work on the cockpit.

[flyjoe180]

Great work so far Steven, will be a monster hanging from the ceiling

[Steven000]

Thanks guys!

So ... it's almost a year ago since my last update, time flies!
The 109 got shelved because the build progressed rather slowly.
I convinced myself to finish it before starting any new projects :smiling6:, so here's an update from last month.


First I'd like to point out that all the hinged parts 'dangle' very loose - which I personally don't like for a static model so I will glue them in a fixed position later on.


The hinge-system is made with PE-hinges which slide over a steel rod.




Left aileron and flap.


Gluing the bottom- and upper-wing parts, aileron and flaps in position.


Gluing the elevator(hinges) to the horizontal stabilizer.


Wing ready and cleaned up


Gluing the wing to the fuselage.


I bit of putty was added in the front and back of the wing connection, this still needs to be sand down when cured.
The holes for the MG151/20 cannons under the wing were also filled with putty because I want this model to look like a standard fighter.


Next I'd like to keep the engine out of the aircraft so I can use it in another project.
This means I'll have to find another way to attach the exhaust pipes to the model.


So I found this piece in my scrap-box and marked 12 holes with a scriber-tool.
I used a small Dremel-bit to cut out the holes.


Then the exhaust-pieces were glued to the panel, so now they shouldn't be too difficult to install in the nose.


I added the horizontal stabilizer and started cleaning seams, this is what I have so far...


That's all for now,
Keep it safe and have a nice day! :thumb2:
Steven

[boatman]

HI Steven this 109 is lookin good
chris