Nic C.D. Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thanks guys. Unfortunately, I haven't got a nice display case like you, John (woow). I am a little in a 109 mood lately. I dug up my Eduard E-4 Galland last night and I have another Revell K-4 nearby. But that G-10 Trumpeter is releasing will end up on my desk too - I want to give a kit with open engine a go. Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Farrel Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Looked through your photos again, what color did you use for the blue parts of the fuselageband? /Anders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic C.D. Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Well Anders, I mixed the colours myself. The blue of the decals I found to be too bright. When I look at the photo of the real aircraft, I was surprized how little contrast there was between the blue and the white. I have looked at many photos, profiles and models of JG300 and the blue ranges from dark to very pale. I once saw a very nice built Fw-190 of JG300 with quite light blue that looked just right. Now, I didn't find a paint colour that looked right, so I mixed it with blue, white and a tiny drop of light grey. I just hope it's realistic... This kit makes me want to build more late war 109's (thank you Revell...) and experiment with colours. I hope some are not too far off base. I'd like to do some 190 A's too, but their impossible to find in 1/32 here at the moment... A friend of mine gave me a Revell D9, so I guess that'll be on the desk when I get a chance! Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Farrel Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) Thanks! That's as I suspected. It seems I and II./JG300 used a much brighter blue than III. and IV./JG300. The brighter version is hard to get right but I think you captured the low contrast well! If you want to check out more 109's, especially Erla G-10's, do check my blog: http://theprofilepaintshop.blogspot.se/search/label/Barracudacals /Anders Edited February 28, 2014 by Cpt_Farrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic C.D. Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Some of those I'd build! Very cool! I like the White 14, Red 5, Black 10, Yellow 24, ... Thanks for the link! Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Nic, The build is coming along nicely! I really like how you blend the tones together, making that camo scheme come to life. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Beautifully done Nic. Especially like your choice of colours and paintwork. The only thing I'm not too crazy about is the treatment of the fabric stitching on the rudder and elevators. Not your doing but Revel's and the raised circles on the trailing edges of the elevators, they really have to go. Really like your build though and I'm looking forward to having this kit in my hands soon! Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic C.D. Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks Tom and Wolf ! I have to agree on the raised circles, Wolf. I'm building this one out of box, but I'll start another one soon and I will probably change that. There are a couple of small things that can use modification in this kit, but overall, I'm pretty happy with it. One thing that would have been a nice addition to the kit: the inner wing panels with the small wheel bulges. Some nice looking Erla G-10's have small wheels, but these can't be made... Maybe a hint for Revell? They have them in the G-6, so that wouldn't be to hard to do, right? Anyway; here is a little progress: a coat flat varnish and a little more weathering. Not the best of photos, but hey, I'm not a photographer! This snapshot shows the right wing. Notice that I repainted the tabs - they used to be red, but that was wrong! And one more: Now it is time to do the landing gear and the tiny details. Almost there! Thanks for stopping by everyone! Nic Ads, Uncarina and Mal_Belford 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGB Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Splendid! Cheers Boris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Belford Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I like this odd bird of yours, i like them 109s. and the job is superior of yours..... I really like the weathering, paintjob, scheme...its spot on.... This one ill wait till its in the finnished section......want to se this beauty finnished. So keep it coming. /Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Really vibrant! Your pics look great. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Great job my man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic C.D. Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 You are too kind, gentlemen. Thanks for stopping by. Mal, I like your rammjaeger too, pretty impressive what you've been doing with the landing gear bay. I have to say, this Revell kit really makes me want to build more 109's. I've been thinking about building another Erla G-10, but with the small wheel bulges. For this, I need the inner wingpanels of the G-6. But I don't want to get rid of an entire G-6 just for those parts, but thankfully my friend Kees helped me out: I'll be building a G-6 with the big wheel bulges. I can just switch the wing parts of the two boxes! The only thing is... I really like the White 14 that Anders did for Barracuda. So, I guess I'm not done with late war 109's! But first, finishing this one! Nic Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic C.D. Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Details - part 1: landing gear. I painted the landing gear and doors. Still have to put the decals on it though. She's almost ready for action ! Nic Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Farrel Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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