Bf 109 in the Russian mud (1/48)

[JR]

That's looking brilliant, wish I could cut out as good as that Steven. Tarp is the dogs !

[rtfoe]

Late in Steven but when I read "dio" I got interested. Nice idea and the tarp looks wicked man. :thumb2:

Cheers,
Richard

[colin m]

Great work Steven. I would have loved to see that engine start in the first picture - just me being silly.

[Steven000]

Many thanks for the comments guys! :thumb2:



This week our washing-machine broke down, it didn't want to drain and gave an error like 'drain filter full'...
But the machine is only 1 year old and the filter was still shiny and clean!
I decided to take a look inside to disconnect the drainage-hose connected to the drum,
so we could drain the machine (because the door remains locked when water is inside :astonished...


About 10 liters of water ran out (yes that plastic box could only take 2 liters... oop
and guess what... A D*MNED SOCK was stuck inside the drain-hose !!!
I was happy to find the problem but I'm not planning to lay down under the machine every week :thinking:...


So with that resolved I could get back to my desk :relieved: ...
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Here's another update :
I've added some decals, sprayed another gloss coat and just finished the panel-wash...


When wiping off the panel-wash excess I always use a paper-tissue or a cotton swap, but those don't last long...
Anyone here who knows a better alternative ?


I used a swastika from a 'swastika-sheet' and also added a 'horizontal white stripe' on the yellow band, based on the images...


Here I just added the panel-wash, next is a matt-coat...




Next is a matt-coat...
Thanks for reading and keep it safe!
Steven

[Mini Me]

That is looking the bomb....glad you were able to sort that sock eating washing machine! Damned unruly thing if you ask me! :thumb2:
Rick H.

[Jack L]

Absolutely fantastic...explains why so many odd socks lying around.

Model isn't bad either!

[Steven000]

Thanks guys!



I started working on the base, I think Rick was right about the revetment being man-made,
so I tried to find some pictures of German revetments...

This one seems to be well made, but looking at the Emil and geometric shape of the sand-castle I assume it's an early-war one...


This is an aerial-photo in Germany, 1944.
These revetments seem easier to make when you're far from home and things aren't going very smoothly ...


'Available space' to store a diorama is always a problem, so I decided to make it as compact as possible...
I used this blue-foam-plate that I saved from packaging. Took my some time to sort out the shape...


I used 6mm MDF for the bottom-layer, to keep things flat and sturdy ...


Shaping with a knife ...


Sanding...


Backside...


A mixture of sand was then added with wood-glue


Most of the sand was shaken off, then I gave it 2 coats of (Spray can) primer to fix it all in position...


I made some cutouts for the wheels...


Test-fit with the 109...
The plan is to use 1-2mm of Vallejo Still Water in the end to make the pool...


That's all for now, I'm doing night-shifts again so probably not much progress this week.
Thanks for reading, have fun and keep it safe!
Steven

[scottie3158]

Steven,
This is looking really good.

[dave]

Coming on nicely

[Guest]

More fine work Steven, and great save on the washing machine - or problems come from my son's pesky plectrums that he tends to hide in his clothes.

[colin m]

Brilliant work, this is looking really nice. As for removing a wash, I find kitchen roll is a lot stronger. I wonder if your washing machine is related to the carpet monster. They both like consuming 'things'.