mywifehatesmodels Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) This model is the last in my stash of 109s (for now!) and the last in a series of quick builds that I've been working on. This one, however, took a little more work, given the more complex paint scheme and some extra details that I added. In addition to the basic kit, I added an Eagle Parts spinner with the cannon blast tube made from aluminum tubing. The main focus was to correct some of the details on the belly, as the Hasegawa kit misses some of them, as they pertain to the K-4. A big "Thank you!" goes out to fellow member, Mike Horina, for hooking me up with a great article on how to go about doing that. The kit cockpit has some additional scratchbuilt bits to enhance the cannon breach cover, Revi reflector sight, new oxygen hose and some additional wiring. I also added PE rudder pedals from my spares and some added bits to the canopy and rear deck. The paints are mostly Model Master enamels and I weathered with oils and pastels. Most of the markings on this one are painted on. I used Maketar masks for the first time and they happened to be the Kabuki tape style masks. Since I'm used to using Montex vinyl masks, this was new for me and I found the kabuki type to be much more challenging to apply. However, they do stick better and I think they gave one of the cleanest masking jobs I've ever done. I highly recommend them if you have the patience for it, or have a few full-on masking jobs under your belt. The rest of the markings (stencils, Wk. Nmr. and tail hakenkreuz) are from an Eagle Editions set, which also went on very well. There's probably more that I forgot, but it was a flurry of activity, so I didn't document much. I just dove in swinging and came out with this. I hope you enjoy. Cheers! John The original plane that I was trying to duplicate. And, my interpretation: Edited December 2, 2023 by mywifehatesmodels Old Dog, Zero77, BarryWilliams and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Your interpretation is totally wrong : if you look closely your reference picture you will see that this aircraft lacks its canopy. Lol ! John, that one more incredible 109 ! The black and white picture compared with the original one is just incredible. It's hard to spot any detail that doesnt match the original. Very impressive analyse ! You really did a great job. Troy Molitor and mywifehatesmodels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Airfixer Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) Yap, looks pretty much like a Kurfuerst. Except for a couple of characteristic features found on...lalala... Naaaah, let's just forget about it! Just kidding...your K-4 is way too nice to start nitpicking! Well done! Erik Edited August 1, 2017 by Airfixer mywifehatesmodels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) Yap, looks pretty much like a Kurfuerst. Except for a couple of characteristic features found on...lalala... Naaaah, let's just forget about it! Just kidding...your K-4 is way too nice to start nitpicking! Well done! Erik Thanks, Erik! Yeah, I know of at least a couple more things I could have done. Also, I decided to leave the outboard gear doors absent. I could not see them in the photo and I know that not all K's Used them. After determing that detailing those doors would be more work than I wanted to do, I talked myself into believing that this one didn't have any! John Edited August 1, 2017 by mywifehatesmodels Zero77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Very impressive indeed. mywifehatesmodels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Absolutely awesome, one of my favourite schemes. Excellent result John Bravo! Cheers M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Nicely done....very much like the photo work. mywifehatesmodels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Najs. mywifehatesmodels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartmann52 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Super "Kurfurst"!!! mywifehatesmodels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendzior Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Workshop thread started on July 24th, with just few bits glued together and painted. Finished on August 1st. Amazing result for such a quick build, hats off! Best regards Hubert mywifehatesmodels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 John, That's a wonderfully and intensively modelled 109. That's really a flawless execution! Gaz mywifehatesmodels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Seriously good work, John. Bravo. Jim mywifehatesmodels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Woowee, that's nice!!! mywifehatesmodels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I just dove in swinging and came out with this. I like your style John Excellent job mywifehatesmodels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Outstanding paint job! My first and last reaction is "Wow"! I love the mottled effect on the rear flaps. Cheers, Chuck mywifehatesmodels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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