New group build -1/48 Zvezda BF109F-2

[jspitza]

Hello all!!!!

This is my build process and I hope you get to enjoy this magnum opus kit faster than I do!! Zvezda really blew the doors off with this release and imho sets new industry standards for both high levels of detail and fit of parts. Enjoy, cheers, ect Jeff

[jspitza]

Some more painting this AM. I'm starting with cockpit-all separate controls, surfaces ect and MM Acryl RLM 66 is the color. And yes, a pilot does go in the tub and over that horrific ejector mark. Guess who swore up and down to never paint a figure before the age of 60.

[yak face]

Hi jeff , great to have you back with us! This looks a real nice kit,the cockpit is superb especially as its only 1/48 too. I see what you mean about the ejector pin mark though!!Why didnt they have the pin on the underneath of the seat?!! Looking forward to seeing it progress cheers tony

[Guest]

Looking good, looking forward to watching this come along, regards Martin :-)

[Guest]

Looks one hell of a kit Jeff. As this is for the Group Build, I will move it into the GB 'Under Construction' section.

[jspitza]

Looks one hell of a kit Jeff. As this is for the Group Build, I will move it into the GB 'Under Construction' section.

Sorry Graham-not paying attention again:darn:

[jspitza]

Hi jeff , great to have you back with us! This looks a real nice kit,the cockpit is superb especially as its only 1/48 too. I see what you mean about the ejector pin mark though!!Why didnt they have the pin on the underneath of the seat?!! Looking forward to seeing it progress cheers tony

Thanks Tony-its been a rough Spring and I wanted to avoid building for awhile. Likes that's gonna happen! Take care, Jeff

[jspitza]

Looking good, looking forward to watching this come along, regards Martin :-)

Thanks Martin!

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Jeff, progress looks great - hard to believe it's in 1/48 it looks that good!

It's going to be great seeing this come together.

Paul

[jspitza]

Hello all:

I've just completed the cockpit and these are various pictures of the included pilot and rough test fitting. After dry-brushing Citatdel chainmail acrylics I ended up spraying a coat of Klear\Future before applying raw umber oil paint wash followed up with MM flat lacquer. Now, the question remains if I'm using the gorgeous IP or use the decal. I'm going to pose this flying so most details will be obscured. Take care and have a great weekend! Jeff

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Links don't work so I'll try this:

BF109 Cockpit completion pictures by jspitza - Photobucket

[Guest]

Hi mate.

Great work so far. Lots of lovely detail. Defiantly be watching your build up of this. Keep up the good work.

Kresten

[jspitza]

Thanks Kresten! I'm glad you are enjoying the pictures. Take care, Jeff

[Guest]

Very nice work on the Cockpit, going to be a good one Jeff.

[Guest]

Hi Jeff, just looked through your gallery, looks really good, look forward to see the finished item. I bought the Zvezda Lagg FA5N and I can confirm the detail on their later kits is brilliant for the price. The instruction sheet is well ??? or have they improved.

Best regards Gareth.

[Guest]

Zvezda 1/48 LA-5FN Soviet Fighter # 4801 is this the one garethm. May have to buy the BF as well. Tony