ZM Bf109 G-14/U4 - Mojo Has Returned: Into the Home Stretch

[Uncarina]

I really like your approach and you are really bringing this kit to life. Well done!

 

Cheers,  Tom (another cycling guy)

Edited August 9, 2023 by Uncarina

[Cycling Guy]

1 hour ago, Oldbaldguy said:

Ref the plywood in the floor:  just flow a thin light tan colored wash over the offending part and it will be spot-on.  Oh, and we’re going to need for you to swear on a stack of something that you’ve been away from the bench for a decade because I just ain’t seeing it in your work.  Same goes for some of you other “I just came back to modeling after living in a yeti colony in the Himalayas for the last fifty years” guys.  All you guys are killing it.

I think planning and patience did a lot for me. I also took a long look at my ego and told it to shut the **** up. I also approached this as a piece of art and embracing the process and seeing how others accomplished similar results. 
 

I happened to complete a 1/35 Tamiya Char B1 Bis just before starting this one; the kit almost put itself together. 
 

Edited August 9, 2023 by Cycling Guy

[Cycling Guy]

1 hour ago, Uncarina said:

I really like your approach and you are really bringing this kit to life. Well done!

 

Cheers,  Tom (another cycling guy)

 

Thanks, Tom!

 

I think bringing builds to life is what brought me back to the forum. I was hesitant because I am a much tougher critic with respect to my work, but at the end of the day none of that really matters unless I want it to matter.

 

Stay safe out on the bike! I've been riding / racing since I was a kid and am lucky enough to work in the industry.

[Furie]

Very nice start for this Bf 109. 

 

Small question: I don't know this ZM kit at all and I would like to know if there are optional parts in this kit for a 3-part canopy and / or a classic vertical stab (I want to make a G-6 " normal")?

Edited August 9, 2023 by Furie

[Cycling Guy]

14 minutes ago, Furie said:

Very nice start for this Bf 109. 

 

Small question: I don't know this ZM kit at all and I would like to know if there are optional parts in this kit for a 3-part canopy and / or a classic vertical stab (I want to make a G-6 " normal")?

 

There are definitely additional parts - I believe they will build to a G6 (like the 3 part canopy, different tank between legs, floor plate, nose panels, and more), but I can't say for sure. Checking some of the sprue shots might give you an idea what to expect.

[Thunnus]

 

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From my sprue tour of the Z-M G-14 kit...

 

[Furie]

Thank you John for these clarifications even if it is not quite the same kit.

There indeed from what I see, it considerably expands the versions that can be made.

Among other things a classic G-6. Thank you very much for these details.

[Thunnus]

2 hours ago, Furie said:

Thank you John for these clarifications even if it is not quite the same kit.

There indeed from what I see, it considerably expands the versions that can be made.

Among other things a classic G-6. Thank you very much for these details.

 

My sprue shots are of the same kit that is being built here: Z-M Bf109G-14/U4 (SWS-18, now out of production).  More specific information on building a G-6 from this particular kit can be found at:

 

https://www.hyperscale.com/2022/reviews/kits/zm18reviewbg_1.htm

 

 

 

[Furie]

Thank you for this full of information.

 

It really is the kit for me and I think it bury the kits of G-6 Revell, Trumpetter and Hasegawa by far.

Ite missa est. 

 

 

[MikeMaben]

Hey CG    easy to tell you've done this before. Nice work so far, looks good .

[Cycling Guy]

I am at the finish line with the main portion of the build. I haven't gotten to this point in about 15 years and I'm excited and a bit anxious; taking my time so I don't mess things up.

 

Some things to note

• The masks included with the kit aren't an exact match to the cut out. I'll have to use some masking fluid to get full coverage.
• Masking the cockpit is going to be interesting. I haven't figured out how to do this in a robust way.
• Once the upper surface of the radiator flaps have set, i'll mask them off with a combination of tape and sponge.
• I need to assemble the canopy with armored glass + frame - then attach to the kit.
• I'll leave the tires, bay doors, exhaust pipes for the end

 

Up Next: Primer and pre-shading!

[Cycling Guy]

On 8/10/2023 at 1:12 AM, MikeMaben said:

Hey CG    easy to tell you've done this before. Nice work so far, looks good .

Thabks for the kind words! Let’s hope I can maintain the momentum throughout paint. 

[Thunnus]

Looks good... nice and clean work!  I would be careful with the Z-M supplied masks.  Probably ok on the windscreen as the glass components are mostly flat.  But I would avoid on curved surfaces like the Galland hood, if you are using that.  Here's an example of the paint masks lifting on my Ta-152 build...

 

One option for masking off the cockpit area is to temporarily glue the canopy with white glue.  Of course, you'd want to mask the canopy frames before that.

 

 

 

 

[monthebiff]

All looks very good! Now not the best picture but this is how I masked up my recently completed G-10. All done with Tamiya masking tape and a coat of masking fluid for good measure. Also I carefully taped a piece of paper over the seatbelt anchor points so as not to spoil  this area with any adhesive tape. Hope that helps.

 

 

Regards. Andy 

[Cycling Guy]

48 minutes ago, Thunnus said:

Looks good... nice and clean work!  I would be careful with the Z-M supplied masks.  Probably ok on the windscreen as the glass components are mostly flat.  But I would avoid on curved surfaces like the Galland hood, if you are using that.  Here's an example of the paint masks lifting on my Ta-152 build...

 

One option for masking off the cockpit area is to temporarily glue the canopy with white glue.  Of course, you'd want to mask the canopy frames before that.

 

 

 

 

I noticed it on the inside frame but not so much on the outside. I burnished it down well, but I might as well seal it too or replace them if I start to see lifting.