Me 109 F4 Trumpeter 1/32

[Guest]

A model of the Trumpeter 1/32 scale.

A highly detailed model, and from what I have read, several articles about the model, with the right measures.

It also has its flaws. Trumpeter should have done more research on this before moulding.

It has the two engine cooling air scoops on both sides of the nose, that are present from the G-2 onwards but not on an F-4.

Another two engine cooling air scoops on both sides of engine cowling, that are present from the G-2 onwards but not on an F-4.

The wheel wells are squared. The Bf 109 F-4 had the wheel well is completely round.

Missing is the fuel filler point below the port side cockpit sill.

It has two panels at the rear of the fuselage that are present from the G-2 onwards but not on an F-4.

A sheet of decals with the serial number 5749, which corresponds to 109 F2 used to Hans Hahn. I think it is the only error on the sheet of decals.

And finally the interiors are more in agreement with G2 than with the F4. Here I will not move, will stay as they are.

Black circles - to eliminate and red circle - to make.

[stona]

Hi Antonio,you are quite right,the kit is more an early "Gustav" than a "Friedrich". Looks like you've got a bit of work to do. How far do you want to go? What about the rudder(too small),propeller blades (paddle type from a G),supercharger intake (the larger one for the DB605 engine),canopy (from a G with extra framing)?

I know you will make a great job of this kit but it does have problems. I'd still build one!

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Hi Antonio,you are quite right,the kit is more an early "Gustav" than a "Friedrich". Looks like you've got a bit of work to do. How far do you want to go? What about the rudder(too small),propeller blades (paddle type from a G),supercharger intake (the larger one for the DB605 engine),canopy (from a G with extra framing)?I know you will make a great job of this kit but it does have problems. I'd still build one!

Cheers

Steve

Well Steve

It is the first time I'll get a job like this. Usually I build models directly from the box and just use the seat belts of Eduard and / or with a different sheet of decals.

These changes are already too many for my skills. For now just go with the changes I listed. I do not want to risk damaging the model. Maybe one day I can do something different!

I started making changes.

Eliminated the panel lines.

[stona]

Good for you Antonio,it's looking nice already. We all know what you can do with an airbrush,I'm looking forward to seeing your progress.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Panel lines ready.

I painted the interior RLM 66.

Wheel wells ready and painted with RLM 02.

The propeller was sanded to be most similar to the Me 109 F4.

[Guest]

Will slowly but gradually I hope to get to the end ..

The pilot's seat and the pedals are not glued.

[stona]

More great stuff Antonio! Your painting and shading is superb,as usual.

Cheers

Steve

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I made some straps to the pedals (rudder - I think in English so they say) that were wrong and glued the seat belts.

I painted the engine cowlings and engine mounts.

[stona]

More good stuff! Those straps are indeed on the rudder pedals. The harness looks fantastic,is that from the kit or is it "after market".

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

More good stuff! Those straps are indeed on the rudder pedals. The harness looks fantastic,is that from the kit or is it "after market".Cheers

Steve

The harness is PE of Eduard

The motor

[Guest]

Engine mounts ready.

[Guest]

To glue the fuselage just missing paint and glue the exhaust pipes.

[Guest]

Looking good mat. Top stuff on the painting. The engine really looks like it could fire up. Keep up the good work.

Cheers

Kresten

[stona]

Great stuff as usual Antonio.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Exhausts ready. Now glue the two halves of the fuselage.