Out2gtcha Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 20 minutes ago, Pup7309 said: At least it’s not 1/35… Thankfully yes. I'll definitely be taking a crack at a 1/32nd Kotare Kurfurst Troy Molitor, Martinnfb, D Bellis and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucohoward Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 As a 109 guy I'm very excited about this news. I've built several Hasegawa K-4s and have several more but it really does need a lot of AM so in the end the price will probably be comparable, with hopefully an easier and more accurate result. I would guess the G-10 will follow since it's pretty similar. Lots of really interesting late-war schemes. I was just about to get back to a Hasegawa K-4 that I already have riveted. It's going to be harder to do with this news. Good times, Jay Out2gtcha, Martinnfb, CRAZY IVAN5 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Just now, tucohoward said: As a 109 guy I'm very excited about this news. I've built several Hasegawa K-4s and have several more but it really does need a lot of AM so in the end the price will probably be comparable, with hopefully an easier and more accurate result. I would guess the G-10 will follow since it's pretty similar. Lots of really interesting late-war schemes. I was just about to get back to a Hasegawa K-4 that I already have riveted. It's going to be harder to do with this news. Indeed! That is what I really find interesting about the late war K models. Martinnfb, Troy Molitor, tucohoward and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 3 hours ago, nmayhew said: Pleased it’s been announced, and will definitely be getting quite a few surprised at the choice, but it will sell in bucket loads also surprised in that once they decided on a 109, this was the one they went for; indeed of all the WWII variants it’s the one I would have thought the *least* likely. those citing the Zoukei-mura 109 as the reason they didn’t choose the G-6 ‘family’ are very wrong in my (worthless!) opinion - there is near zero overlap / cannibalisation risk, because unless you absolutely must have an engine and all else be damned, I’ve seen enough from Kotare to realise that whatever the subject, it will be far superior to anything Z-m would churn out. i am trying to put Kotare in touch with Lynn Ritger since they reached out for ‘experten’ (sic) - he is about to release a book on the technical development of the 109 covering *all* variants, and I’m not aware of anyone who knows more about the plane. Lynn has been involved in the development of this kit for some time already. nmayhew, D Bellis, williamj and 6 others 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Good to hear. A top of the mark Kurfurst is good, as is top of the mark Spitty mk I. With ZM doing a FW 190, and hopefully P51 B lineup, things look good. A Kotare P47 would not hurt my feelings either, especially if it was a Razorback. Out2gtcha, TAG, Gazzas and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I'll be one that certainly goes for a nice K-4, whereas I haven't (and won't) bother with the Spitfires. Out2gtcha, Martinnfb, Jeff T and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bellis Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 2 minutes ago, LSP_K2 said: I'll be one that certainly goes for a nice K-4, whereas I haven't (and won't) bother with the Spitfires. Agreed 100%. D Martinnfb, Paul in Napier, Out2gtcha and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 6 minutes ago, LSP_K2 said: I'll be one that certainly goes for a nice K-4, whereas I haven't (and won't) bother with the Spitfires. 2 minutes ago, D Bellis said: Agreed 100%. Same, same on both fronts. Not that I don't like Spitfires, I just am not as attracted to them since I've never modeled a 109 for myself. LSP_K2, williamj, D Bellis and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_C Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I've long thought the 109 (any and all versions) fell out of the ugly tree, hitting every branch on the way down. So I think I'll skip this one . . . rsanz, CRAZY IVAN5, Martinnfb and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Just now, Mark_C said: I've long thought the 109 (any and all versions) fell out of the ugly tree, hitting every branch on the way down. So I think I'll skip this one . . . I kind of thought that too at first......but have gown to find some models very interesting, mainly the colorful late war models. williamj and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 minute ago, Out2gtcha said: I kind of thought that too at first......but have gown to find some models very interesting, mainly the colorful late war models. I think the 109 is unrivalled for its choice of camo finishes, whereas Spitfires tend to be green & brown, which isn't the most striking of paint schemes. I love the famous 109 in North African camo LSP_K2, CRAZY IVAN5, Out2gtcha and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_C Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Just now, DeanKB said: I think the 109 is unrivalled for its choice of camo finishes, whereas Spitfires tend to be green & brown, which isn't the most striking of paint schemes. I love the famous 109 in North African camo You'd need really good camo, too, if you were as ugly as that thing. Big dumb spindly legs, looks like a spavined duck. Ugh! Fanes, D Bellis and GeeBee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) For those of you guys who are actually interested and want to elaborate on the published renders. Please note the following : asymmetric cowling, that small , but prominent bulge on the tail wheel door, cowing/fuselage transition detail, front canopy shape, lower mid. wing, with the vents and gun ejection ports, prop blades and the spinner the curvature of the fuselage where it transitions into the cockpit section. Those are the things that Hasegawa does not have. I would love to see the inner gear door detail, including the actuator arm/bracket. Edited January 18 by Martinnfb John1, monthebiff, Uncarina and 7 others 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I am not a 109 fan but I've never considered it ugly? I am a Spitty fan but can pretty much say I'll likely never build another. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pup7309 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Mark_C said: I've long thought the 109 (any and all versions) fell out of the ugly tree, hitting every branch on the way down. So I think I'll skip this one . . . Maybe have a few drinks, dim the lights…see where it takes you Edited January 18 by Pup7309 Uncarina, Troy Molitor, Martinnfb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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