Hasegawa 1/32 BF-109F-4 Trop Joachim Marseille

Hi Guys

Thought I would share some pics of what I have been doing lately. I've been pretty bad on this one and have not posted any pics of it till now. This build has converted me to 1/32 WWII aircraft, I really like this scale now so hopefully you will see more 1/32 builds in the future.
I have also been meaning to work on my PTO GB, but I am at that filling and sanding point (which bores me) and have currently gone off that build for now. Hopefully I will be back on to that build once this is finished or if I have some time in between.

This kit has been a little up and down for me. few things didn't work like the wheel wells not touching the top half of the wing when glueing the wing halves together and the tail looking bent!? I think it was my eyes deceiving me as it seems to look ok. There are a few mistakes but this will only sit in my cabinet.
I am currently up to the painting stage I am getting really excited. I can't wait to get this finished!

For my paints I have used Model Master enamel RLM 78 and 79. I did add a little white to the paint to try fade it but you can't really see it in these pics.

Anyway here are a couple of photo's, hope you guys like it.

Mike

Liking it so far Mike. Colour looks bang on to, bring on the next stage please.
Tiger

Cool! Got any cockpit photos?

Cheers guys, I'll try dig some more pics out soon.

looking great Mike...like to see more

d2

Hey Guys

Here are some pics of the office. These pics don't really do it any good, sort of a looks a bit boring and plain to me. I made the seatbelts from Tamiya tape and fuse wire. Please forgive me I realised after I assembled the fuselage that the belts were the wrong colour.

Looks good to me. The IP is excellent.
I dunno about the colour of the belts but they look well made.
Cheers
Wally.

looks good to me too...nice job

d2

Thanks guys. Yea wally I made a bit of a booboo with the belts. Should have done my research better!

Looking good Fritz - got any underneath shots?

Cheers DA. No photo's of the underside yet. I have just given it a clear cote so will take a pic when I get the decals on.

Hey Guys

Here are some more pics of my 109. I have applied the decals which didn't work to well for me. They look alright but I am not 100% happy with them. I also made a major ooopsy with the round decal just in front of the super charger air inlet. Its to far back. When I add the air filter it sits a little on top of the decal. I'm really annoyed with my self for making this mistake. I've just decided to finish this now, as It will end up just sitting in a box and probably get broken.

Any way here are some pics.

Mike

Yes, too nice to waste!

ah the oops is livable Mike...the 109 looks pretty sweet...nice build
look forward to seeing more

d2

Cheers guys. Yea I have sealed it now. I didn't think about checking to see if anyone had a spare. I had only just noticed it after I had applied the gloss coat. I should have been paying more attention. I like it but am annoyed with it at the same time.

You should get it Gaz. It's mighty impressive in 1/32.

That is totally wicked Fritz !! - never mind the decal placement whoops. Have you asked Moeggo if he has a spare?

Cheers DA. Na I haven't asked him, I've already sealed it on now. I didn't realise till it was to late

Hi Moeggo, that would be awesome! PM sent

Hi Guys. More pics of my build. I have just applied some exhaust stains. Sorry for the bad pics. I don't really have a good space for a good photo booth.

Let me know what you guys think.

Also would anyone have any tips for rigging the antenna wire?

Cheers

Mike

Cool, cheers Ian. I'll see if I can find some and give it a go.

Hi guys

I was wondering if anyone might have some spare 109F-4 decals? Have been thinking about stripping the paint on this model and re doing it.
I have lost the air filter, so was keen to do it in a scheme that doesn't require it.

Cheers

Hi mate, she's looking beaut!

I'll have a look in my spares. I'm pretty sure I've got a fair few decals left over from my build.

Cheers KM! Your build looks fantastic!
If you have any spare decals that would be great. Just need a set that doesn't require the use of the sand filter, as I lost my part

Hello Fritz,

Is the thing that you lost the filter the only reason you want to re-do the scheme?

You can have the filter from mine if you like. I am doing this kit in flying pose and bought an open filter from Quickboost.