Muddi Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I lost interest to continue my Revell Fw 190 built and to not lose my modeling mojo altogether, I decided to build another Bf 109. In the end this model should represent a Bf 109 G-6/AS in the colours of Friedrich-Karl Müller from Nachtjagdgruppe 10. Inspiration for this built comes from the blog FalkeEins (http://falkeeins.blogspot.de/2012/08/hans-dittes-ex-hispano-bf-109-g-10.html) and the corresponding very good colour profile from Mr. Hjortsberg. As there is no specific G-6/AS available I try to convert the Hasegawa G-10. I started with the G-10 cockpit set from aires, replacing the Revi with a Quickboost one for an older version. The cockpit set is marketed for the G-10, but I got the impression that Aires just recycled the regular G-6-set, using the old sidewalls that doesn't really fit to the kit parts: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_003 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Accordingly I had to cut and sand a lot to make the sidewalls fit. I used Gunze RLM 66, details painted by brush, wash with oils, gloss-coat and some Airscale placards: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_005 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_006 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Those Eduard, HGW and Radu - seatbelts with their small buckles are quite fiddly and usually assembling them drives me crazy... This time I tried an alternative, the plastic-seatbelts from FineMolds: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_007 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Colors from Tamiya and Gunze: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_008 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr The instrument board from Aires is made from clear resin with an acetate-film in the back: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_009 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr I stole some techniques from the armor-modellers to weather the cockpit floor. clockwise: MiG-Wash (earth), using a large brush to flip some pigments on, using the airbrush to remove some pigments, then more removing using a brush and finally a flat coat: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_011 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Joining the fuselage halves. Shoulder harnesses will be added at the end: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_013 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Thats it for now. Thanks for watching. Nico leoasman, Thomas Lund, Zero77 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Very nice work, Nico! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucohoward Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Great looking cockpit! Excellent painting and weathering. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Looks terrific Nico. Brilliant work, I really like the weathering on the cockpit. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddi Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Thanks for the feedback! Started to rivet the surfaces with the tool from RB-Productions: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_014 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Some details will be added to the bottom of the plane. The shell ejection fairings will be opened and parts from MDC should provide decent depth: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_015 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Opened the panel: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_016 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Joining the MDC-parts: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_0117 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Drilled open the marked areas and added some small hypodermic needles. I actually don't know what these openings are good for on the real aircraft. Drainage? Maybe someone could help me here... WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_018 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_019 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr The result: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_020 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Nico 109, Zero77, tucohoward and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Gorgeous! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Nice work Nico - I've not seen those Finemolds belts before - they've come out beautifully! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Nice painting and detailing, scheme too. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddi Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Thanks for the encouragement, guys! The kit is the Hasegawa G-10, but in the end it should represent a G-6/AS so I have to change some details. Red markings on the areas that need to be filled or sanded. And I need a new rudder, as this one is of the wrong shape: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_021 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Oil tank filler hatch will be moved to a lower position. A part from Eduard is used as a template: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_022 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr After scribing the circle, I used another part from Eduard as a template: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_023 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr The result on the left, after that a lot of Tamina extra thin to smooth the edges and a pass with a finger nail polisher: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_024 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Cut out the rudder: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_025 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Filled the gaps with styrene sheet: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_026 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr New rudder from a Revell Bf 109 G-10 as it provides different versions: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_027 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Mass balance is too thin, beefed up with styrene. Hinges made of resin leftovers: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_028 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr It fits close enough: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_029 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr The tail will be filled with CA and smoothed. Next up the gear wells... Nico Paul in Napier, RBrown, Sparzanza and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Very nice work Nico ! Love it......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceofClubs Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Hi Nico, a 109 is always welcome!. IMHO: the hypodermic needles had to be more larger add the seam in front of shell ejection fairing http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t456/filippo60/11%201_zpsaxqhjbtb.jpg Ciao Filippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddi Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Thanks for the advice Filippo! I added the seam. There had been no progress for some time. I've lost my motivation because of the always recurring putty, sand, engrave-cycle. I hate that kind of work! Whatever. I did get some work done. Gear wells in its original status: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_030 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Opened up some holes and attached fabric-imitation from Eduard. Cut out the small radiator-flaps: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_031 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Added copper-wire and abused the MG151 barrels from the box: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_032 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr The result: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_033 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Added some detail to the drop tank rack. Initially I wanted to use the ETC fairing from MDC (upper right corner), but thought that the openings are a bit too large. Deicided to use the fairing from the Revell 109 G-6 instead. Holes opened up and thinned. Attached the revell sway braces to the MDC-rack. WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_034 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr The drop tank itself is from Revell too. Added fuel piping from syringe needles. WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_035 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Glue. putty, sanding, engraving, repeat... WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_036 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Horizontal tails. The Hasegawa parts are meant for the K-4 and have some fairings on the leading edge that don't belong there if I want to build a G-6/AS. So sanding (!), engraving and some rivets added. WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_037 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Radiator flaps added from Eduard. Syringe needles to imitate the actuators (unfortunately not very symmetrical): WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_038 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Overview of some current areas needing improvement. Added the wing bulges, sanding required below. Opened up the backmost exhaust stub only. The others will not be seen when the night anti-dazzle shades will be attached. Turbocharger inlet glued together, the inside puttied and sanded. The oil-cooler fairing ist from Barracuda. Fit is not that good as the part was made for the Revell 109 G-6. The Hasegawa G-10 has a different cowling cross-section. Added lots of Mr. Surfacer. Next steps: sanding, putty, etc. WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_039 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Nico D.B. Andrus, leoasman, Zero77 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Nice detailing. Sincerely, Mark tomv87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddi Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Thanks for the reply, Mark. Masks (Montex), painted the inside of the windshield and glued it to the fuselage. WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_040 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Tried to imitate the windscreen washer with some wire: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_041 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Attached some fotoetch leftovers: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_042 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Wings and other parts added to the fuselage. After that a coat of Mr. Surfacer 1500 straight from the spray can: WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_043 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_044 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_045 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Last but not least I started painting, my favourite part of this hobby. Mr. Color RLM 76. WIP_Bf-109G-6:AS_046 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr So long, Nico tomv87, D.B. Andrus, Paul in Napier and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Nice work, Nico! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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