ICM 1/48 Bf109 F4

[dave]

Got the yellow wing tips, underside at the front, spinner tip and the yellow band on the fuselage done today.

[dave]

For those who might find the information useful the paints are MRP except the yellow which is the Gunze aqueous (mr Hobby)

[dave]

A bit more progress, propeller and spinner fitted but the spinner need a slight touch up. Undercarriage is also on, quite surprisingly, this is a good solid connection giving the right splay.
Once I have done a little touch up and a bit of “rust” to the exhausts. It will be time for a coat of Humbrol Clear.

[dave]

Got the decals on this morning, accompanied by one or two choice words. The decals were very fragile and a three of the larger ones broke up on me. The spares were raided for the swastikas on the tail as there were none in the kit. Also not conforming well to the panel lines. I will need to try and hide the joins tomorrow with a little careful paint application.
I do hope the decals on the newer ICM kits are better, I quite like the look of the Henkel III.

[Steven000]

Looking good Dave :thumb2:.
Those decals need quite a bit of a product like micro-sol indeed, I never broke one (decal) but perhaps I was lucky...
Good luck with the finishing touches :thumb2:
Steven

[dave]

Ok we are now done, overall happy but as usual looking at the photographs you notice little bits you missed.

[topgazza]

I like the colour Dave and just the right amount of panel lines etc in my book. My Tamiya build of the 109 was a joy. Nice plane

[scottie3158]

Dave,
Nicely done.