AceofClubs Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Hi All. Unfortunately my Israeli F4 E is in zero growth! I think it is a too much ambitious project for my modelling capabilities. So I start a new project: a Bf F-4 in Regia Aeronautica service using the excellent 1/32 Hasegawa kit no. ST31 dedicated to Marseille F-4 Trop. My a/c belongs to 150° Gruppo Autonomo Caccia Terrestre, 363° Squadriglia based at Sciacca (near Catania, Sicily) airfield in may 1943. It was considered the personal mount of Ten. A. Camaioni even if it was used for training duties, too. Here the only existing picture: and a colour profile I found on the net: The a/c attracted me for its desert camouflage toned down by mottles sprayed with Italian Grigio Chiaro on upper fuselage and on upper wings together with obliterations of Luftwaffe codes. The only after market I'll use are: - 17 mm gun from Master Model (very very nice) - Propeller and spinner from Barracuda - Stencil from Montex - Dials from Air Scale Hope you like the project. Ciao Filippo daHeld, Rocat, sandokan and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Nice choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Excellent choice of builds. I have this kit on my next to build list so I'll certainly be watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Very cool choice of build and colour scheme........carry on! Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigant Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Great choice, should certainly stand out against all the Luftwaffe 109's. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Great subject and interested to see how this goes... especially the modification of the Luftwaffe desert scheme. You may have an issue with the Airscale decals not matching exactly with the raised gauge details on the kit instrument panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceofClubs Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 Many thanks for your kind support! Tunnus: I'm aware you're talking about. Maybe better MDC decals? Ciao Filippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 You can call me John, Filippo. I'm not sure it would make a difference... MDC vs. Airscale. I doubt that the MDC decals would line up any better than the Airscale decals. I don't think I'd try to use either on the kit instrument panel. Why not use instrument panel decal that is included in the kit. If that is not good enough, I'd think about replacing it altogether. Here is the Yahu instrument panel for 109G. sandokan and AceofClubs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceofClubs Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 Hi John many thanks. I'll consider the kit option. Ciao Filippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceofClubs Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 Hi All, here som wip pics on: - deleting underwing panels as not used on F-4; - adding some pipes for external fuel tank and other details: - Scribing new line and weld seam on supercharger air intake: LSP_Kevin, Kagemusha, jgrease and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Some great tips for other 109 builders! sandokan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandokan Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Nice choise and start Filippo! Tiberio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceofClubs Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Tanks Gazzas and Tiberio! Ciao Filippo sandokan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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