Falconxlvi Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) I am the worst at getting sidetracked on projects...but don’t worry, the F-111s aren’t totally shelved. Anywhoo- I started building the beautiful 1/48 Adlerangriff boxing of Eduard’s Bf 109E series. The kit lets you build one Bf 109E-1 and one Bf 109E-3/4. Most of the cool marking options are for the latter, so I picked up another Bf 109E-3 Profipack to do the marking schemes I want. And now, I have three 109s in progress 😂🤦🏼♂️🤷♂️ Pictures! The start - Interiors The included photoetch is more than adequate 👌🏻 The engine was spruced up a bit with some leftover photoetch for the hoist points (actually F-111 seatbelt buckles 😂), lead wires for some piping, and a bit of mesh for the super charger intake. I just built 1 “full” engine since only the Bf 109E-1 will have the engine cowling off. The other planes will be buttoned up. I added the firewall, mount, ammo boxes, and guns...plus some paint and weathering and here is the result: Also painted up the cockpit sidewalls using black base primer and shades of Mr Color RLM 02 Next, I painted the cockpit tubs and really tried to work on my weathering and chipping. I used oils, enamel washes, pigments, and a 20/0 brush for scratches. Here’s what the tub and sidewalls look like together: And there you have it! So now you know why there hasn’t been an F-111 update in a bit. And I just pre ordered the ZM F-4E 😂🤦🏼♂️ I’m hopelessly distracted, but you have to run with inspiration when it strikes! Thanks for looking and happy modeling! Steve Edited September 26, 2020 by Falconxlvi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) Nice work. I too am easily sidetracked, and I bought that same kit because it has neat marking options. And I just pre ordered a ZM F-4E as well. The question I have is, did you glue all the cockpit parts together, spray the RLM02, then go back and detail paint the control stick and other details later? Edited September 25, 2020 by Kurt H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Kurt H. said: Nice work. I too am easily sidetracked, and I bought that same kit because it has neat marking options. And I just pre ordered a ZM F-4E as well. The question I have is, did you glue all the cockpit parts together, spray the RLM02, then go back and detail paint the control stick and other details later? Hello Kurt, Yes, that’s exactly what I did except for the seat, which was painted and detailed separately to aid in attaching the seatbelts. It’s a bit of an awkward reach with the brush but I like to assemble and paint as many things in one shot as I can. You are right about the cool markings for this kit! It’s tough to just pick which ones to do. Steve Edited September 25, 2020 by Falconxlvi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 10 hours ago, Falconxlvi said: Hello Kurt, Yes, that’s exactly what I did except for the seat, which was painted and detailed separately to aid in attaching the seatbelts. It’s a bit of an awkward reach with the brush but I like to assemble and paint as many things in one shot as I can. You are right about the cool markings for this kit! It’s tough to just pick which ones to do. Steve Thanks Steve, I am always looking for better ways to do things, I will give this a try. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Wow Steve! love that cockpit; the paint and weathering is spot on. I'm following with interest. Don't need to explain the sidetracking; inspiration works in mysterious ways. Thanks for sharing Carlos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) Hi guys, Steve, very nice work on your cockpit! Looks like I have the exact same situation, forthcoming, as you have now. I already have an Eduard Bf 109E-3 (the Profipack 8262) and the 1/48 Adlerangriff on the way. You've already provided an inspiration! Can't wait to get the new kit in-hand...I'm jealous of your painting/weathering work on the 'pit and the engine. Not sure I could ever get close to that standard of build, but at least I now have a level to aspire to! I'm also impressed with the concept of a multiple build going on. I've often wondered if it makes sense for me to do builds like that for those subjects where I have 2 or more kits. However, to this point, I've always been too afraid of my lack of skills, and the thought always comes to me that if I make a significant error during the build, that error will cascade through all the models. So, thus far, I've chosen to do one at a time. I can see that you have nothing to worry about in that vein, though. I'll be watching your progress...best of luck going forward! 🤗 Edited September 27, 2020 by Curt B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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