Azgaron Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Very nice work Sparzanza! Engine looks great so far! I also think RLM02 is a correct color for those parts. HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparzanza Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Thankee, Azgaron. I have now painted the engine (Humbrol 33) but.. obviously, being completely unable to avoid the rubbery things, I hit them with paint as well. But it doesn't dry on them? It remains glossy and sticky. What's up with that? Whoever thought it to be a good idea to include those rubber things should have his wedding vegetables removed and replaced with a tractor called Ivan. What a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Another 1:24 109, that's great. The pit instructions are a dead ringer for the K-4 pit I'm working on, which are unfortunately totally wrong for the K-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparzanza Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Another 1:24 109, that's great. The pit instructions are a dead ringer for the K-4 pit I'm working on, which are unfortunately totally wrong for the K-4. How is it wrong? I thought all 109 pits were identical between F to K models. The rubbery things on my engine was kind enough to dry after having primed them with Humbrol 140, so my work could continue. One of the rubbery cables got lost and a piece of the engine came off during my oven cleaner - hot water & soap surgery, so I had to make a new small cable out of stretched sprue and glue the piece that came off back into place. Seeing as I have to let the glue dry, I figured I'd turn my attention to the cockpit. Most of the pit and its walls have been painted, but still needs some detail painting, a wash, and some drybrushing before I'm even remotely pleased. Here's how things look at the moment: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGB Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Nice work Sparz! Boris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparzanza Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Nice work Sparz! Boris Thank you Boris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Sparz Nice progress on the front office and aces on the IP Keep 'em coming Peter :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Nice work Sparzanza! IP and office looks good so far! HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Paxton Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Sparzanza Sir I am not sure if you have seen this site http://www.avialogs.com/en/aircraft/germany/messerschmitt/bf109.html but it might have some good reference for you Love your work V/R Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparzanza Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Well it's definitely over now. I thought I'd make something a little extra out of this 109, but it doesn't cooperate, so it can go eff itself. I painted the engine black, and, while waiting for it to dry, I used my 109 cockpit reference pictures to try to replicate some of the cables and whatnot in there with Milliput. I then took a look at the engine and that's when I knew this model kit wasn't meant to be built. Everything was drying nicely, except.. you guessed it! The rubbery things! And that's AFTER priming them with grey paint! Wow... just wow. The last picture sums it all up pretty nicely though. Thanks for watching! Dan Paxton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Sorry to hear Sparzanza! Sure ain't fun when things don't work as intended. HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepard Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 hi there.... how are things?? 1/24 scale......... cheers shep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGB Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Sorry for your trouble help is on it's way hopefully you have the paint tomorrow, The stuff that dont kill you only make you stronger. Cheers Boris Sparzanza and Dan Paxton 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Darn shame to give up on this. I have the exact same kit in the stash, but I'm considering getting rid of it, as I'll probably never actually build it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparzanza Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Darn shame to give up on this. I have the exact same kit in the stash, but I'm considering getting rid of it, as I'll probably never actually build it. Didn't give up! It was close, but nah! I simply waited for the delivery from Boris, some acrylic paint. After priming the crappy rubber things with it, I proceeded painting the rest of the engine. I covered it with Humbrol 33, did some drybrushing with Humbrol 53, and painted the crap rubber stuff with my own mix of RLM02, and the small cable ends with Humbrol 12 which (coincidentally) was a gift from Boris as well. The engine bearers are not glued on yet, but they too recieved some RLM02. The exhausts are painted with Humbrol 113 and given a dark wash. All it needs is some touchups. Here's how the engine and cockpit looks at the moment: Edited November 23, 2013 by Sparzanza tomv87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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