LSP_Kevin Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Well folks, time to throw my hat into the ring. I'll be building Matchbox's venerable Bf 109E kit. Matchbox purports it to be an E-3, but I haven't really looked closely enough to vouch for that. I have to thank LSP member Alfonso for sending me this kit for the price of postage. Thanks Alfonso! In order to save on postage, Alfonso tossed away the original box, removed most of the sprues, and bagged and labelled everything separately: The original decals are also gone, but it's not like I was going to use them anyway. While I haven't decided yet exactly how to tackle this build, I did pull out what aftermarket stuff I had for 1/32 Emils, most of which is intended for the Hasegawa kit: I have no idea how well the Verlinden set will interface with this kit, but I'm gonna find out! I've got some other bits and bobs lying around somewhere too, including some leftover Eagle Strike decals. Must dig them out. Thanks too, to Keith (Allok) for the Squadron canopy. I used one on my Hasegawa build, but wasn't completely successful with it. I'm hoping this entire build goes better than that one did! I won't be starting it for a while, however, as I've currently got my hands full with my 262 for the Russ GB. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikester Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Should be interesting, Kev. Looking forward to following along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Good to have you on board mate! Dodgy looking crew on here so far! Nasty rumour Brian might be joining us soon with a thing with strings!!!!! Looking forward to seeing this one. Saw all the grief you had with the previous one. Top tip here, don't display the guns or engine this time. Glue the engine cowlings on!!! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allok Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Oh yeah. You'll love this one Kev. Might join you with one of mine later in the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron von Blutwurst Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I loved this kit.....hope you have a blast on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSmodeller Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hey kev Looking forward to seeing your build. Always wanted to build one of these (Matchbox), irrespective of accuracy, they seem to have a (to me anyway) a real status about them Regards Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hey kev Looking forward to seeing your build. Always wanted to build one of these (Matchbox), irrespective of accuracy, they seem to have a (to me anyway) a real status about them Regards Alan You're right mate. Compared to the Hasegawa kit it looks quite crude in detail and execution, but I think the general consensus is that it's much more accurate in overall outline. I'll be attempting to deal with some of the clunky surface detailing, and I'll see what I can make of the hodge-podge of aftermarket stuff I have for the details. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolf Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Hey Kev I have one of these as well that i'm planning on doing up so I'll be watching closely to crib idea's Cheers Vaughn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlow Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Kev I found that if you sand fuselage wings etc the panel lines start to sharpen up somewhat. If you want, I have a lot of spare parts from Eduard 109E due to building a Jumo powered version using an A2Z set. Could be some useful stuff...? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 Kev I found that if you sand fuselage wings etc the panel lines start to sharpen up somewhat. If you want, I have a lot of spare parts from Eduard 109E due to building a Jumo powered version using an A2Z set. Could be some useful stuff...? Matt Sounds good Matt! I've got another one of these kits in the stash, so if I don't use everything on this build, I'll use it on that one. I'll PM you when I get a moment. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Well, this is a bit of a blast from the past! I can see that this one never really went anywhere. Despite that, I still have every intention of building it, so I've I've moved it out of the BoB GB, and here to the WiP forum in preparation. I don't imagine I'll get to it any time soon, but at least it's in the right place, now. Thanks for the prod, Maru! I actually have two of these kits now, and may well backdate the other one to B/C/D configuration. Ah, so many kits, so little time! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Sadly, Maru, I just don't have any time for actual modelling at the moment. LSP duties are taking up most of my free time, and my day job is killing me right now. Still, I plan to get back to the bench soon(ish), and when I do, there's plenty waiting for me! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Can't wait to see what you do with it.... got some nice goodies there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 So any thoughts on starting this again Kev... in between other chores . thank you Sorry, Maru, but not at this stage. My current work on upgrading the website is coming to an end soon, after which I plan to attack the workbench with a vengeance! But this project will have to take a backseat until I can clear away some other projects. But don't worry, it's definitely going to happen! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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