LSP_Kevin Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 If you happen to find Brian's article I'd love to read it Cheers, Ian I'm pretty sure this is the one I was thinking of: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=11432 Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 You say the 109G was inaccurate, how about the 109F. Now that's an inaccurate kit. Basically, it was their G. kit without the bumps on the cowl for the machine guns. That's exactly what it was. The F was first tho. In 1967 it was the first (here in the U.S. anyway) available 'round nose' 109 in ANY scale other than the 1/72 Airfix kit. I was thrilled to get one. Nowadays if you get one cheap, it's a fine wam-bam kit to have fun with. Not worth spending much time or any aftermarket on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee White Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 If you want to build an accurate 109, build the Hasegawa kit. If you want an accurate 109 and want to stretch your limits learning new modeling techniques, get the Revell kit. Big Texan and Jack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Sure was a fun build when I was a young lad though. Troy Molitor, esarmstrong, LSP_K2 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Well, I thought the Revell 109G was the Bee's Knees when I picked one up aged 12. Got one in the stash to build, but purely as an exercise in nostalgia. There is also an article in a modelling book which throw's everthing and the kitchen sink at the kit, and the end product is impressive, but probably not worth the effort considering there are better 109Gs out there. Can't remember the title. I'll post it up, but it could be Brian's build. Personally, I would build it out of the box for a bit of nostalgic fun! Best regards; Steve MikeMaben and MikeC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I must have built this kit at least ten times back in the day. I also recall tethering the 109 to the back of my Schwinn stingray and trying to keep it in the air behind my bike. Perhaps this is why I built several, eh? Ha. I think in the end the 1/32 Spit flew better and had a tighter turn radius! Ha. Kidding. Built it and have fun. Troy D Bellis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I was having a look at the original Revell F4J recently..... That's all that's needed. The horror, the sheer horror! Tony wunwinglow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssculptor Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) By the way, how accurate was the old Matchbox 1/32 Bf-109E-3 kit? Years ago I built at least one of them and enjoyed the build. There is one listed on eBay currently starting at $9.95. eBay number item number: 352121283450 ​In fact, on eBay there is now a whole messer of those schmitts for sale, including a Hasegawa kit. No, none of those are mine. I announce when my stuff is selling on eBay. Stephen Edited July 26, 2017 by ssculptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Stephen; I've always been led to believe that the Matchbox Emil, shapewise at least, was very accurate. Of course, there's always the usual Matchbox hallmarks to contend with like chunky detail and heavy panel lines, but the shape is good. A lot better than the Hasegawa Emil. Best regards;Steve ssculptor and D Bellis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssculptor Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Stephen; I've always been led to believe that the Matchbox Emil, shapewise at least, was very accurate. Of course, there's always the usual Matchbox hallmarks to contend with like chunky detail and heavy panel lines, but the shape is good. A lot better than the Hasegawa Emil. Best regards; Steve Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 Folks, I've been reading Brian's article and it is very informative, to say the least. Brian does excellent work. Is there any way to make this thread more accessible? I would like to use it for future reference. Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Would be fun to read. Link to it if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Is there any way to make this thread more accessible? Not really, but I've just linked it to the Kit Database entry for this kit: http://www.largescaleplanes.com/kitdb/details.php?kit=944 If you scroll down to the "Build Threads" sub-category, you'll see Brian's build listed there. There really aren't too many others, unfortunately, but if I find any, I'll add them. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Would be fun to read. Link to it if you can. Linked in my post (#17) above. Kev Hardcore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I'd say build it, with a caveat. Use it to try something you've never done before. These old kits are good for developing one's skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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