Flaps ailerons and elevators glued on. One of the leading edge slats has a moulding defect.These were retracted on the ground.So i dont see the point in making them a seperate item.Ive got another one of these kits in my stash.So i will see if the one in that kit is better.The inserts for the wing cannon need fairing in with filler.And the wing and tailplane roots need a bit as well.
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Flaps ailerons and elevators glued on. One of the leading edge slats has a moulding defect.These were retracted on the ground.So i dont see the point in making them a seperate item.Ive got another one of these kits in my stash.So i will see if the one in that kit is better.The inserts for the wing cannon need fairing in with filler.And the wing and tailplane roots need a bit as well. -
Great progress and away from home too! Now that is dedication.Comment
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It gives me something to do in the evenings and stops me falling into the old contractors trap of going to the pub every night. Luckily there's a spot lamp and desk in my digs. Unfortunately my contract at Cambridge airport ends this week. I'm off to work in the Thomas Cook hanger in Manchester for the next 3 months.So this will be a much travelled 109!.Originally posted by \Comment
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Coming along real nicely.Comment
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Very nice work DaveComment
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Ive glued a slat from the other kit in my stash to the left wing.But i managed to damage it removing it from the sprue!. So ive put a bit of filler on it. The inserts for the guns on the wing leading edge needed a bit of filler as they dont fit too good. This kits ok. But its not as good as the Tamiya 109E i built years ago. I only really got this kit for the decal sheet. Maybe it doesnt seem that good because im also building the superb new Tamiya 1/32 Mosquito.Comment
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I know what you mean Dave when you've spent a bit of time on a couple of decent models then the next one you do isn't quite in the same league you can really feel it can't you? Anyhow it's looking pretty good and a decent addition to the Malta SIG, I picked up the new airfix mkVb recently (which is probably the same as what you have in the box) and there is a scheme in their from Malta battle too but I think someone may have started or done that one already, I might have to find another decal sheet.Originally posted by \
Nice work so far!
PhilComment
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Despite your doubts Dave, this is looking great so far.Comment
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All looking very nice.Comment
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I havent had a lot of time for modelling over the past few weeks. But ive managed to get some paint on this one.I first primed the model with alclad grey primer.Then i sprayed white enamel on the aft fuselage for the white theatre band. And on the nose and rudder as a base for the yellow.Ive now sprayed the nose and rudder with Xtracolour RLM04 gelb .Im back up to Manchester tomorrow to work. Next week i will mask off the white and yellow,then start on the camouflage colours.
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Looking good DaveComment
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Looking good Dave ( love that yellow
Regards
RobertComment
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Im off shift again. So im back home with time for a bit of model making.Ive masked the yellow nose and white fuselage theatre band. Then ive sprayed Xtracolour RLM02 on the wings and fuselage spine.Next i will mask off the camo patern and spray on RLM71 Dunkelgrun. The fuselage has large areas of RLM02 according to the painting instructions.Ive not seen this on a 109E before.Comment
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Nice, and I'm glad you've got some time to build Dave.Comment
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Is this supposed to be his E-7, werknummer 4148? It is possible that RLM 02 was sprayed on the sides either under or as part of the mottle. Thinly appied RLM 02 was a fairly common method of toning down the rather blue RLM 65.
Here's a few images of the aircraft in question. I think the mottle was far more diffuse than implied in the instructions. These images were taken using orthochromatic film, hence the very dark looking yellow. This can effect other colours too, but nonetheless you can see the patterns and how they were applied.
Cheers
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