richter111 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I am going to build a 1/32 scale 21st century toys BF 109 kit. OOB with NO mods. I wanna go hog wild with my airbrush and see what shakes out! Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richter111 Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Ok I have the plane mostly done, I have the wings, fuselage and gear build and assembled together. I still have the seams and those side plugs to take care of. I have the luxury of working on my models at work, and I got a solid 12 hour session in the other night. The nice thing about these models is the fact that they build in minutes. I am working on getting my digital camera up and running, and then I will put my pics up! I am going for a desert camo scheme Ok I ws able to get a photo up from my phone camera for now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Wow, you work quickly! How do you get away with doing your modelling at work? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richter111 Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 Nature of my job allows me a lot of free time, most people read or watch DVD's, I model! Today at home I got those pesky holes in the side, filled in and sanded smooth, and all the joints are now even and ready to go. I cleaned it, and hope to squirt the basecoat on it soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Nature of my job allows me a lot of free time, most people read or watch DVD's, I model! You work from home, right? Looking forward to those updates! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 HI Looking good. Keep us updated. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richter111 Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 well, she went into the paint booth tonight, Have I ever mentioned I HATE ACRYLIC PAINT! anyways. First coat on, gonna let her sit overnight, then try to squirt a second coat on tomorrow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richter111 Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 Ok base coats are now on the bird. I went for the green oversprayed with the hasty effect white for winter camo. It turned out really good. I set my airbrush down to it's lowest setting, and shot the floquil reefer white, thinned with ronson lighter fluid. (There is no way that I know of to get a deader finish, than cutting enamels with lighter fluid. I am leaning heavily towards experimenting with painting on the insignia, numbers and such. I am pretty sure the crosses will get squirted on at the very least. The nice thing about 109's is the fact that you could spray it with purple polka dots over a light blue base coat, and chances are, someone somewhere on somefront flew the aircraft in that configuration! As soon as I figure out a way to recharge my camera, I will get pics posted.... Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richter111 Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Ok, so I have the base coat, major assemblies attached, the minors to go. I decided to use the decals, in keeping with my completely out of the box theme. I have a couple of fixes here and there, and I will do some weathering, but it is going well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richter111 Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 side shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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richter111 Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 The wonderful magic of photography allows you to see your oops more than you would like. So after all the stuff is attahced, I will go back and touch up here and there. The best thing about this build? The fact that is is pure FUN!!! I don't have to worry about the fiddly bits, spending $140.00 on aftermarket, and it is building quickly. he entire reason I enjoyed this hobby when I started! (That and I could fly my airplane around making engine sounds and shooting down everything because i was ALWAYS victorious!) Thanks to whoever thought up this group build! It was a fantastic idea!! Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 HI It's nice to do one for just the fun of it. Looking good Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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