thierry laurent Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 I updated the text as I realized I had forgotten this one: The wing flaps actuators are missing. I also corrected a typo in the propeller paragraph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlow Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Brilliant exposition Thierry.! I shall certainly add a copy to your previous lists... I managed to get an Eagle Parts oil cooler fitted to mine and it makes a great difference, heightens the aggressive look of the 109G. Is it worth mentioning that rather than just over engineered for strength, the canopy hinge is not prototypical? The real one pivoted on pins projecting from the lower part of the frame. I always have trouble describing the set up, but I'm sure you are more eloquent than I and could explain it clearly. Anyway, congratulations on putting a concise guide together... Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thierry, thank you for your elaborate Tweaks-list. I'll sure be using it when building my Revell -G! Cheers, Erik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Lund Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Seems like AlleyCat has just released a correction set for this kit http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=46645 Alburymodeler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 " Note that on the ground actual wing flaps were generally retracted." Not really important, but I would'nt include this statement. It could be an arguable point as numerous photos would indicate otherwise. Very nice work Thierry . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) Thierry , thank you for the elaborate tweak list. One more thing. is it only my impression and error in the Kagero drawings,or is the distance/gap between the guns too small/narrow ? I replaced the upper cowling with the Hasegawa piece and it seems to look more 109ish to me Cheers Martin Edited September 29, 2013 by Martinnfb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) The MG 131 were placed further apart from each other than the MG 17. Hasegawa got the spacing right: closer on on their F, G-2/G-4 and wider on their G-6/G-10/G-14/K-4. May I suggest the drawings published in Brett Green's book on the Revell Bf109? They are an evolution of the drawings used by Revell, based on CAD drawings created by Arthur Bentley and data/figures from original factory blueprints. Radu Edited September 29, 2013 by Radub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) Thanks Radu, here is a picture showing the difference between the 3 cowlings ,from the left Trump., Revell and Revell with Hasegawas cowl. Edited September 29, 2013 by Martinnfb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hmmm... the Trumpeterr gun throughs are not entirely accurate for any version. Radu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I know, personally , I never took Trumpeter seriously, as you can see from the picture it is just a test bed . The whole nose area looks kinda funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 " Note that on the ground actual wing flaps were generally retracted." Not really important, but I would'nt include this statement. It could be an arguable point as numerous photos would indicate otherwise. Very nice work Thierry . I know, This is a story without end and not particularly for the 109...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Seems like AlleyCat has just released a correction set for this kit http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=46645 It seems I was not the only one to have this idea. Saying I'm surprised would be a true lie! Well, I'll use my parts on my first kit! I don't see the need to have too many duplicates on this market! I simply hope the price will make sense... I'll purchase one of their sets in Telford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Thierry , thank you for the elaborate tweak list. One more thing. is it only my impression and error in the Kagero drawings,or is the distance/gap between the guns too small/narrow ? I replaced the upper cowling with the Hasegawa piece and it seems to look more 109ish to me Cheers Martin As Radu implicitly wrote it: look at most 109 drawings with cautiousness... Personally, I used to rely on Seay and Beaman drawings for years. They are not always 100% perfect but surely better than the other ones. To my eyes, Radu ones are probably the best ones currently available. If you need one reason to buy the Bret Green's book, take this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hmmm... the Trumpeterr gun throughs are not entirely accurate for any version. Radu Indeed, I discovered this yesterday as I ended the tweak list for the Trumpy G6 kit. I did not see it before in spite of the fact the discrepancy is rather noticeable: they are more or less 7mm too short!!! However, this may be corrected with a little bit of time. Too bad. To my eyes, the most annoying problem on the Trumpeter kit is the missing raised bulge in the middle of the wing root fairing. This is a small detail but probably the only problem that cannot be corrected without a terrible work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 I took into consideration the remark from Mike and also made a change regarding the gunsight. Indeed, there were different types of gunsight supports. So, it could not be folded on all planes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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