ChuckB1 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Good afternoon all I have been lurking on here for some time admiring everyone's work and now that I am feeling inspired and some what over awed after looking at the outstanding builds on this forum I have mustered up the courage to test my skill. Any input is gratefully received. Now that my students have broken up for summer it is time for the first build of down time from teaching, marking, assessing and Holistically caring for my teenage brood of monsters. Challenge one is; can a 35 year plus kit be brought up to date? There are techniques that I have wanted to attempt for ages, one is to master the art of brass and resin.The challenge is on. Update, sand fill scribe and rivet the mighty Matchbox Messerschmitt into an updated 21st Century build. So its Dremel, sanding sticks and filler at the ready. First of all the bits and bobs pictures. I will update regularly as I go on, I can imagine there will be some silent swearing and stuck together fingers, this build is a good excuse for me to try some new techniques and mediums rather than straight out of the box. Thanks all B coogrfan, Lee White, BiggTim and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Great project! Until the advent of the Eduard and Cyber Hobby (Dragon) kits this was the most accurate base kit in town. Look forwrad to seeing her come together And welcome aboard! Iain D Bellis, LSP_K2 and coogrfan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB1 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Thank you Iain I have just completed part of phase 1. Once the paint has dried I will post up. The reason for this build is to practice my lack of skill but bags of enthusiasm. I must admit your UHU last year was amazing, that camo was hoofin. Lovely job sir. Lee White 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Welcome aboard, Chuck! I have a similar project that I opened the box on several years ago, but never really did anything with. Perhaps your build will inspire me to drag it out again! Looking forward to your progress. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB1 Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Thank you for the welcome, I have been on Britmodeller for a couple of years now since I came back into the hobby. However I have now decided to "Go large" in the stash. I am a real P-40 and Mossie nut so watch this space. The down side to coming back is that the father in law managed to squeeze a Spitfire Mk Ia out of me last year. Since then I have had a constant stream of builds for his oppos at the RAFA/Golf Clubs. (A herd of old ex RAF, Royal Navy and Army types at the Golf Club). For a short while I am saying no to them until October and actually build for fun The Messerschmitt it pure fun and practice techniques. The recent builds for the father in law and "The Chaps" have been as favours and they pay for the kits and materials. I will up date later today hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasta 14 addict Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Welcome Chuck It's always nice to see a old Matchbox kit seeing build. Now, i'm not really a big fan of the Messerschmitt BF-109 but for this one i go sit down and enjoy. I'm really curious how you gonna tackle this beauty. Succes Chuck, and enjoy this kit. Greetz Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Looking forward to this one as well. Thanks for sharing this with us Chuck. Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB1 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Good evening sorry for the delay on the update, Well here it is. Been a busy week for a week off, miles to grind out on the mountain bike, decorating and a decent amount of modelling. Work in progress so far, cockpit done, tons of dry fitting, sanding, fitting again, cutting and more sanding. The same with the radio compartment. The engine is not being displayed as I intend to have this with the covers on and weathered. The wings are all together and I managed to blank off the wheel wells and not get super glue everywhere. Radio compartment getting there Viewed from above, now I need to do all the knobs and dials on the sets. Cockpit, this took some cutting, sanding, fettling, fitting and fitting again. I have to use strip and sheet around the cockpit walls once its all zipped up to fill the extra lip the tub has created and also behind the seat. Got some thin brass that I have cut to shape to pop in there. The wings have had Eduard grilles fitted inside the radiator baths, I have also blanked the wheel wells and added the ribbing. The cut outs in the wheel well liners helped here a lot to get the spacing right. Propeller blades have had their sink marks filled and then re shaped. to make them thinner, even after looking again at this picture they could do with another sand. I will not be displaying the engine, however it deserved a coat of black and some weathering just to keep my conscience happy There is more but I need to tidy up the bench and put the kettle on. Next step is finish the radio compartment and the rear wheel well and leg then zip up the main body and fit the wings and tail. Fill, sand re prime, re scribe bits and bobs then move on to paint. Thanks all Chuck coogrfan, Shawn M, BiggTim and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB1 Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) Productive day off for the work shy teacher. Since these were taken shes been filled again rubbed back and re primed. Also now had a coat of silver where it matters along with more milliput. Edited July 27, 2016 by ChuckB1 BiggTim and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Nice! Looks like you're really moving along here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB1 Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Thank you everyone. I am going to try and sneak some time in today to get the RLM blue painted and the cowling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Looking good! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB1 Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Thank you Kev, I have a couple of hours free later so will try and get the RLM sky blue on later and the nose painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Great progress - all down-hill now! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Indeed, that looks great so far! I like the look of a model when it all comes together in that late stage right before paint. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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