Airfix Bf-109. E3
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In my view this is what 72nd scale modelling is about…..
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A well thought out kit, drops together with just the right amount of detail for the scale. No vices and from the “Middle at Lidl” for £7….Bargain!!!, and I bought 3 of them. [With apologies to the parents seeking a child's Christmas stocking filler!!]
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The underside. Obviously.
This whole build (not yet finished) has taken 7hrs I’d say so far. This is the essence of a quick’n’dirty build!
This whole build (not yet finished) has taken 7hrs I’d say so far. This is the essence of a quick’n’dirty build!
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Decals on- basic as expected, (no minor stencils), Swastikas from spares.
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Such a sweet kit
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Will add some washes and smokes.
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95-percent complete, just need the AirMaster barrels
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When I have more patience I will have a go at the wire again.
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That cannon, though!
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The cowling can be displayed open too with a decent engine for the scale
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Finished with the Air Master series barrels for added detail and strength.
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I like their (Air Master) products- not really visible in these pictures- but adds to the finesse
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I also added a better aerial arrangement from Uschi and I tried a stretched piece of sprue for the vertical- which is better than using another piece of Uschi?
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Finally, I added a fine piece of stretched sprue to the canopy opener
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Barrels from Air Master
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Uschi rigged and stretch sprue for the vertical aerial.
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Suitable for Battle of Britain combat?
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Added the canopy latch using stretch sprue too
Komentáře
44 16 December 2022, 17:38
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You're too kind Patryk S., but thanks, hopefully over the line soon…although I've made one indulgence- the AirMaster barrels which won't arrive from Poland soon, unlike the German army in 1939.
16 December 2022, 17:57
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Patience is always rewarded Andy so I hope they will come soon like the Germans😜. I am planning to restart my nightfighter project with this kit after I finish the XP-77.
16 December 2022, 18:08
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I hope my humour doesn't offend Patryk?! The Nightfighter is on my radar!
16 December 2022, 21:10
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You can't Guy!, and they have Spitfires and Zeros at that price too!
16 December 2022, 21:11
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@Andy, no problem, I am an easygoing guy and I do not see it as offending. BTW I reccomend the book Fall Weiss by Robert Forczyk. It actually was not a walk in the park for them in September. Sorry for the off topic.
17 December 2022, 09:23
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@Patryk S- to go even further off topic, I have just watched the magnificent "All Quiet on the Western Front" on Netflix. Brilliant, and a welcome perspective from the Imperial German Army of WW1. I'll check out your recommendation too!
17 December 2022, 10:45
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After the Sunderland, this should be a breeze Andy. It's a nice kit. Mine will likely remain in the stash since I bought a few of the Special Hobby and Eduard versions. Seeing yours will inspire me to get one of them done in 2023.
18 December 2022, 00:11
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Thanks Neil, it's a little accompaniment to the Sunderland as I grind through it. I bet the SH and Eduard kits probably take it up a notch.
18 December 2022, 09:21
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Thanks Bernd, it is well worth it. I know other manufacturers may have an edge in sophistication- but given that this kit is aimed at elementary builders it punched well above its weight, IMHO
18 December 2022, 13:42
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Good to hear, because I also have two of these kits on my shelf. I should start one of these soon.
18 December 2022, 21:23
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Well done!
A bit envy because your side projects are more than my main projects 🙂
20 December 2022, 18:04
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Hi Moreno!, I only have a little longer before I'll be hard pushed for time to make models!, so as we say 'make hay while the sun shines'! Thanks for your comments!!
20 December 2022, 22:55
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Very nice, lucky you, wish I could find decent Airfix at local Lidl 😄
22 December 2022, 13:14
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No need to A., but you made my day 😄
Hey, I started to rhyme in English! 😮
23 December 2022, 16:13
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Poland's Poet Laureate, claim thy prize!
Have a great and restful Season! May you get many plastic gifts!
23 December 2022, 16:42
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Well, Zhivko, coming from you and your quality of builds that is a real treat!
23 January 2023, 12:09
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Quick and dirty