WW2nut Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Hi all, Finished this one this week and thought I'd throw a few pics on the board for your review. According to references, this a/c had a 75/83/76 scheme applied. There is much confusion between the colors RLM82 and RLM83 I have discovered. Wartime German sources seem to indicate 83 was a lighter green and not Dunkelgrun as it is often refered to. With all the contradictory info out there I ended up going with the lighter Pollyscale RLM 83 which matches the WW2 Luftwaffe Painting Guide color chips well. Whether it's "right" or not I can not say for sure. The model is Revell's 109G-10 with Loon Models resin wing, prop, spinner, tailwheel, supercharger intake and rudder. The cockpit was replaced with a True Details example. The main canopy is a Falcon replacement with scratch built head armor. Brake lines, oil cooler intake details, and additional cockpit details were also added from scratch. Hope you like it...color and all! Happy modeling all! Joe Youngerman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Velez Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Sure I like it. Great 109 you have there! The only thing that makes me wonder is the number 0297 size on the fuselage sides. But I think you have your references. And there is no much left from the original Revell kit...uh? :lol: CONGRATULATIONS. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WW2nut Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 Thanks Velez...the numbers on the side are unusual but correct...they are the last four numbers of the Wrk # of the a/c. Not sure why they did this but I have seen it done on several late war machines. Quick identification I suppose. Turns out the color green I chose is a bit light. The a/c apparently had a field mixed non-standard green applied that was a bit darker... Just got this info from another modeler who is knowledgable on the particular a/c. Oh well, that's what I get for believing decal sheet instructions! Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Yeah, it definitely should have been the darker green, but nice job on the model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WW2nut Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 Agreed...I'll live with it I suppose, not much else to do at this point...thanks Dave. Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad Cancian Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Being a 109 fan myself I think it looks great, lighter green and all! I especially like the job you did on the fudelage mottling, very nice. Definately looks bigger than 1/72! Awesome stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erwin Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 The only thing that makes me wonder is the number 0297 size on the fuselage sides. Hi, Indeed for some reason extra numbers where used on late 109's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YoungAus Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 I really like that! the camo sheme looks amazing, but maybe to light, very nice work. <_< :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WW2nut Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 Thanks Brad for your kind words! I hate that I did all the extra work and managed to be off on the color! Ah well, on to the next project! :D <_< Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn C. Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Wonderful Job Joe! Yeah, the color looks too light but it is very striking and I really like it. It's WWII Luftwaffe so you really can't be too wrong or too right I guess. Great build and if you had not stated the scale I would have guessed it to be 1/48, which I consider to be a compliment! Take Care, Shawn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark M. Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Question.... I thought all G-10s had the 13mm MGs under the cowl... Those look like 7mm guns. Is this aircraft a special case or what? Got any info? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt_S Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Looks good. Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Those look like 7mm guns Well they definitely look bigger, or longer at least than the MG 17's on the Italeri 109F that I just finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WW2nut Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 Thanks guys for the support...Mark, I can't say for sure that they are exactly the correct size but they looked the part to me. Too much work in this bird already to dig into that! Happy modeling all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P-40Ace Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Wow! Very nice 109! :huh: Ace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WW2nut Posted January 13, 2005 Author Share Posted January 13, 2005 Thanks Ace...glad you liked it! :D Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Gudbergsson Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Great looking 109 Joe, I really like it. Nice job on the mottling especially in such a small scale :D Cheers Andy G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WW2nut Posted January 13, 2005 Author Share Posted January 13, 2005 Thanks Andy for the kind words...glad you liked it. The mottling was fairly time consuming as the mix must be very thin to acheive a good look in this scale. Consequently, I have to be very careful to avoid runs as the paint is applied. Its definately the fun part of WW2 Luftwaffe builds though! :D Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcin_S Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 NICE WORK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polybebber Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Extremely well built and realistic looking 109. Your efforts sure payed off. Congratulations :o Lothar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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