Acadamy BF109 G6 - First Build..

[Guest]

Ok i just introduced myself new here yesterday. I haven't done modelling since i was a kid. I bought one a few years ago but didnt really start till now, only the cockpit. The kit came with Eduard etched parts too. ebay bargain[ATTACH]78993.IPB[/ATTACH]


This is my attempt. As you can tell it is a bit of a mess with some bits a bit wonky such as intake and left wing!![ATTACH]78994.IPB[/ATTACH]


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any tips?

[Guest]

Get ready to fill&sand! But seriously eBay bargains are the best way to teach patience and technique before trying more expensive kits. I'm currently fighting the wings of a 99p Heller f4u1 after the ease of a new airfix P40. Reminds me that I must have been less concerned with the end results at the age of 11 and I'd rather waste 99p and get it wrong than waste £20 on a Tamiya!

[Guest]

Modelling is a learning process that will last you all your life. You will learn from this kit as you will learn from the last one you make but above all enjoy it.

This will take a good bit of filling and filing but it can be improved quite a bit. The radiator intake can be improved with careful filing so you will need some needle files or a few small emery boards. Manicure type emery boards are very usefull and can be cut down easily or, as I do, glue some wet and dry to wooden coffee stirers.

[Guest]

this is a wrestling match between you and messie,however i think you may be winning

[Guest]

Its fair to say we have all been were you are now. Just take your time and try and enjoy the work and remember it is a hobby.

Judging from the photos, you will need to spend some time with your favourite filler, needle files, sand paper, generic electric rotary tool!!

We all have our own ways of working just a matter of finding and trying what methods give you your best results.

Good Luck!!

[Guest]

as you can see i've been using some filler. will keep going on it! the wing will sort out hopefully. i guess i should build the filler up then try and level it do matches other wing..

[eddiesolo]

As has been said, some emery board, fine modelling files will help in sorting out rough areas, but the important thing is to have fun and just go with it, take your time and leave it if you feel frustrated, carrying on will defo make it worse

Looks okay to me.

Si

[Guest]

Magicadey,

If this is of any help the thumbnails are of two models I spent at least a month on each just filling and sanding before I got them to what you can see.

Hope this is of some help and dare I say inspiration?

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[flyjoe180]

Looks good so far Adrian. Enjoy the process, like the others have said it's all practice and experience. One bit of advice, and I'm unsure how much filling you've done on it, but along seams and wing roots etc, put some masking tape either side of the area or line to be filled. This helps you get the filler in the correct area, and also protects the surrounding detail when you sand it back after it has dried.

[Guest]

thanks for the tips

[Guest]

bugger ithe air venty thing came lose and got stuck in the plane.. now what to do :/

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[flyjoe180]

Point the model downwards and try to shake the bit out. Otherwise some surgery is required, or just live with it and scratch build a new part. Been there done that, very recently too!

[monica]

hello and welcome ,agree with Joe about all you can do

[Guest]

OK been busy. managed to get the air vent thing out finally after many hours struggling and trying to get it back in the front. nearly killed me but did it!

Have also primed it with humbrol rattle can grey primer through airbrush (what a mess). done some more filling and sprayed hte wheel wells. scared about the camo paint job!

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[flyjoe180]

Glad you retrieved that bit Adrian. Good progress, keep going, before you know it you will have a completed 109 on your hands.