"In flight" Me 109 E: FINISHED !

[Erwin]

Hi all,

 

I'm starting a second build in this GB.

 

I will build this one ,on the provided stand, "in flight".

Using a small electric motor from a racing car to spin the prop.

 

 

 

Edited November 12, 2018 by Erwin

[Alain Gadbois]

Great idea! And you won't have to detail those empty wheel wells! I have had difficulty in finding good photos of the E sand filter. Perhaps someone else here can help you! 

 

Alain

[themongoose]

There's nothing better than an in-flight display!!

[MikeMaben]

On 9/2/2018 at 3:19 PM, Alain Gadbois said:

          I have had difficulty in finding good photos of the E sand filter.

 

Here's a couple , first is from the Aero Detail ...

 

 

 

I have a photo somewhere that shows the filter openings look the same on top as they do the sides.

 

 

Edited September 3, 2018 by MikeMaben

[Erwin]

First progress.

Cleaning the parts and made the wings.

 

 

Edited January 30, 2019 by Erwin

[Erwin]

Fitted the motor.

 

I could have bought the  Airfix motor. But why spend money if you can fix it yourself

 

 

Edited January 30, 2019 by Erwin

[Shawn M]

should work just fine

[cib2265]

Is the electric motor shaft just placed directly into the back of the prop spinner? 

[Erwin]

9 hours ago, cib2265 said:

Is the electric motor shaft just placed directly into the back of the prop spinner? 

 

It will be. I need to drill the spinner just a little bit so it fits tightly over the shaft.

That's also how it's done with the origional Airfix motor.

The Airfix motor is much smaller to fit inside the engines.

 

But,as I build all my models closed,I'm not using the engine.

 

Too much drilling and the prop won't grip.

 

https://www.airfix.com/us-en/airfix-electric-motor-1-24.html

Edited September 12, 2018 by Erwin

[Erwin]

The main build is done .

 

 

Edited January 30, 2019 by Erwin

[Shawn M]

looks good Erwin

[themongoose]

wow is this moving along fast. I won't have to anxiously await the camo pattern now!

[Erwin]

Painting, by brush, is done.Decals placed and put on the stand.

 

The underside is light blue with white wing tips and yellow below the engine.

 

I placed some lead in the tail to compensate for the motor.Otherwise it would fall on it's nose.

 

 

 

 

Edited January 30, 2019 by Erwin

[Shawn M]

nice smooth consistent finish

[Gazzas]

That is some quick work!

 

Looking good!

 

Gaz