Chris Wimmer

http:// I like the paint scheme of "White 4", but can hardly agree with the serial number! Reportedly 130017 "White 4" was the world's first jet plane to bring down an enemy aircraft. On 26 July 1944 it was flown by Pilot Alfred Schreiber, when he destroyed a Mosquito over the Alps. After landing, "the driver jumped off his towing vehicle and took this photo of the historic bird" (2). Flying the same aircraft Schreiber lost his life in a landing accident on 26 Nov 1944: "Forced by an engine failure Schreiber attempted to emergency land at Lechfeld airbase, but didn't make it to the runway. The jet fighter hit a trench and somersaulted, crushing Schreiber to death." (1) http:// The following pictures, "showing jets of EJG2 training unit, are taken from a training film that was made in December 1944 at Lechfeld Airbase. Being towed by a Kettenkrad "Green3", serial number 110813 is passing the scene. According to Messerschmitt production documents this aircraft was built in the first week of December 1944." (1) http:// http:// So do you think it's possible that 130017 could actually have been repaired and sent back into service within only a few weeks - in late 1944? http://

That's all. Plus the bulges, camera windows and decals for the recon version. http:// cheers Chris

Wow, that's great work! Chris

A cutie indeed! Good Job! Chris

Here's my Trumpeter Me262 Night fighter, started ten years ago. I have put a lot of work into my representation of serial number 110306 and hope to get it done once in my lifetime... http:// http:// http:// Chris

Beautiful finish! Very well done Chris

Looks absolutely cool, I like the weathering! Pic 4 is my favourite Chris

Fantastic result and well worth all the effort! Chris

That's a cool looking Gustav! Well done! Chris

Just beautiful, fantastic work! :clap2: cheers Chris

That's fantastic work, Peter! cheers Chris

Thanks for the kind words, Shawn and Guy! Very appreciated Interesting shot of the 109 at Johannesburg museum: Not bad in view of its age, but I think I'll better do some scratchbuilding in this prominent area: Engine and guns fitting test, just to see what it may look like in the future... This was really hard to do then but it had to be done... Thanks for your interest Chris

Thank you, Alain and Shaka Hi! I am using my homemade punch and die set for making small parts like this. One year ago I found it could be nice to have one, but when finished this quickly became one of the most important modelling tools I ever had. The fuel cap is made from evergreen strips and odd styrene pieces. Finally I rounded the surfcace by a drop of UV glue. Chris

This is what I call innovative modelling. Great work! Chris

Great build and superb scratchbuilding too! Chris

Superb work on your Tiffy, Shawn! Cockpit and gearbays look fantastic! cheers Chris

Like your modelling style, Alain! It's a joy to watch this build... cheers Chris

Small update today: This is an early Bf109E-1 which served in the spanish civil war, currently under restoration to airworthy condition at Meier Motors company. The outer fuel filler cap is removed and I found this would be an interesting detail to show on my model: Next I searched the web for a Bf109 fuel cap and found this. Think this could be the right one: I sandwiched four pieces of 0,5mm sheet styrene and pressed them into the fuselage curve by using a clothes peg. After curing and sanding smooth it looked like this: The finished fuel cap: Forward fuel cap: Planning to join the fuselage halves tomorrow... Thank you Chris

Fantastic work on this old bird, Mark. Love it! Chris

Thank you, Mark! The glue I'm using is a german product, but there is a number of manufacturers out there. Just search for "uv hardening glue" and you surely will find one. The starter set is not expensive at all and contents a small UV-Beamer. https://www.amazon.de/Marston-Domsel-UV-Klebeset-mit-UV-Beamer-MUV-SET-F3/dp/B00MX4C6JY Hi Thomas! This old kit is magic indeed. I absolutely enjoy the build- despite its age. Would love to watch a new project of yours here! Aber natürlich freuts mich wenn du zuguckst Fürstenfeldbruck schaffe ich heuer leider zeitlich nicht aber ich melde mich die Tage bei dir... Thank you, Guy! This is such a nice and accurate old kit that I hope to do it justice! Thank you Allyby! Hope you're patient, no chance at all to hit the deadline. This baby needs a lot of love! cheers Chris

Thank you, Kev, I'm happy you like it! Chris

Thank you, Jim and Alain! Very appreciated... Chris

Hello Everybody! Haven't been in the mood for doing anything in the past months. Got a problem with my left hand and not really looking forward to having surgery at the end of march. However, here's the good news: The kit IP comes in four parts and I've seen some on the web which were very nicely done. Nevertheless I decided to go for some PE: The PE set does not provide levers and switches. I made them from sheet styrene, wire and the light hardening glue again. Lower IP installed, the now completed pedals are visible below. Also completed the seat and made the belts from lead foil. After spraying three layers of Mr. Hobby flat clear they're still too glossy to my taste... Thanks for looking in! Chris

Very creative modelling, my friend! Looking forward to seeing this come together! cheers Chris

Thank you Tim, Boris, Big Texan and Alain! Well, there definately were a lot of fuel pipes around as the poor pilot was literally sitting on the fuel tank! Can hardly imagine that this was a good feeling I'm busy with preparing the fuselage. I considered reworking the whole exhaust section, but didn't want to destroy these lovely screws. So I carefully removed the exhaust stacks and will replace them later by.........eeh......no idea!................... Thanks for looking in Chris