bsarnoffca Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Thanks guys. I found a 9/JG54 emblem on an old 1/48 decal sheet. It will be a little small but since this will be an "undocumented" aircraft....who's to say this guy didn't have a smaller version. All the other emblems can can be found on Eagle Cals sheets. I probably have some spare 9/54 emblems and can send them to you if you like. Both the green and tan don't appear to be RLM colors. You can find other photo examples of JG/54 Bf109's and Fw 190A's where the colors are side by side with 02 and RLM greens and they're different. There are many theories about JG54 colors but mine is they're custom mixed.....who's to say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PietvWdV Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hi Brian I cannot promise results, but if you can email me a scan of the emblem, I can try developing a larger decal for you. If it works, then great, I'll send you them and I'll have learned more of the process. If it doesnt, no biggie. This is a very nice scheme, and deserves to be done right, dont you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PietvWdV Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Sorry to jack the thread a bit. I found a really big and detailed scan of this one: I can easily put it in a shield. Here is the thumbnail: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 Wow Piet, that's great. If you can print some on decal sheet, I'm in for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PietvWdV Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Allright, I'm game. It will be excellent practice for a later project anyways for me. Any preferences from the above pix? Of course I'll tweak colours and so on, so dont worry about that. It will all take a while,a couple of weeks perhaps.You in a hurry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 Sounds great. It looks like the shield had a yellow background so which ever art is the clearest on a yellow shield. I'm a long way from painting and decals so no rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PietvWdV Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hi Brian Found some time today to draw, so I did this one, which is a variation of one of the badges I found, so it's unique. If you like it I'll go ahead with it. We just have to agree with the height in 1:32. I figure it at about 15.5mm. How about you? Also check if the colours are OK. They are not specific colours, just guesstimates until coolness was achieved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 Just beautiful...perfect! Size and color seem correct. Thanks much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Both the green and tan don't appear to be RLM colors. You can find other photo examples of JG/54 Bf109's and Fw 190A's where the colors are side by side with 02 and RLM greens and they're different. There are many theories about JG54 colors but mine is they're custom mixed.....who's to say? I've read that field applications were often a combination of RLM colors. Add a little 02 to the 71, a little 71 to the 70... M M ...you get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PietvWdV Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Hi Brian Sorry to post progress shots in your build , but I thought you might like to see this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted March 18, 2006 Author Share Posted March 18, 2006 Beautiful work, Piet. It will certainly make the model. I have the Aero Detail Bf109G book and I'm going to enlarge the aircraft drawings (which show all the rivets) to 1/32 so that I can add rivet lines to the model. I can make you a set iif you'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Matt Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Top work Piet...is that an ink jet with decal paper? Bill...109 Lair has rivet diagrams for lots of models and submodels of 109G's and K's. I really like the colour scheme you've chosen. Just another reason for an F new tool model...so many colourful schemes to choose from. Cheers Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted March 18, 2006 Author Share Posted March 18, 2006 Hasegawa probably will build an F.....sooner the better! I've checked the Lair and it's a great resource. The Aero Detail books are also fantastic as a resource. I'm planning a Fw190A after this and I'm definitely going to order Detail #6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PietvWdV Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Top work Piet...is that an ink jet with decal paper? Yup, ink jet on white decal paper. I am getting laser paper now also, and will have my sheets printed out at a shop on a proper laser printer, because I sometimes struggle to avoid running of the ink on the ink jet paper. It's OK for big stuff, but useless for small things like placards and dial faces. Brian, no worries mate. I have G-2 plans a-plenty. The decals are on the house, one LSP'er to another. I have learned a new trick or two doing this, which will help in the future. It would be an honour to see them on your kit. When I've tested some this week I'll let you know and get the addy and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 Well thanks mate. Much appreciated. I already have a very interesting diorama planned for this build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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