wmoran Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Since I got back into the hobby last year, I can't seem to concentrate on just one build. In addition to the Bf 110D-3 I'm working on for the group build, I just started this Trumpeter kit. I had never used a clear instrument panel before, so I was looking forward to seeing how this one turned out. Alas, it was not to be. I had the glass parts of the instruments masked with Vallejo masking fluid, and while I was prepping some other parts for priming, the IP vanished. I think it stuck to my arm or shirt and got carried to some other part of the house. I will probably find my 'problem' cat playing with it one day. Luckily, I had an Eduard Bf 109G-6 IP available. It has an extra panel (external armament controls?) below the main IP, but I figure a photo-recce 109 would have a similar panel for controlling the camera(s). Here is a pic with the Micro Kristal Clear not yet dry (and a couple of unknown things stuck to the IP): The kit didn't include the fuel flow inspection line on the starboard sidewall, so I made an attempt at adding one. Hopefully it will look the part after painting. That's it for now. Bill Gazzas, Fanes, Out2gtcha and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Nice start, Bill! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I do love the Trops! Great start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Nearly bought one of those from eBay the other day so will be interested to see how you get on with it. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Nice start on your 109! I'll be following closely since I plan to do a photo recon G-2 in the future as well. Two minor things on the fuel line: - The original had a clear part between those two clamps above the circuit breaker. Maybe you can add some clear styrene? - Do you have any reference on the laying? It appears to me that the fuel line makes a sharp turn in front of the circuit breaker and ends in the cockpit floor. Cheers Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I am all over this scheme. One of my favorites. I've been wanting to do the Trumpeter 1/24 G-2 in the same scheme. One day . . . Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmoran Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Kev, Brian, Dennis & Mark - thanks for the comments. Joachim - I was using the fuel line from a Hasegawa F-4 as my pattern. The led wire is not fully glued down yet, so I can move it around when I dry-fit the cockpit into the fuselage. I was going to try to heat stretch some clear sprue to put in that center section. If it doesn't work then I will just try to make that center section look clear with some silver and smoke paint. My references are somewhat limited as I was primarily an armor builder in the past and just did aircraft OOB as a break from a long armor build. Bill Fanes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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