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Jim J (Hoss WA)
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Winter Gustav, Maj. Hartmann

Opmerkingen

6 17 December 2019, 02:35
Jim J
The build is wrapped up and standard summer camo applied. Winter camo next.
30 December 2019, 04:11
Jim J
Winter camo and decals applied. The standard camo was cleaned up a bit first. I wanted some scalloping on the leading edges of wings to show through the winter camo, so I added the effect to the standard scheme before the white. I added the white in uneven streaks, mottles and patches, with the underlying camo showing between the patches. I used AK real colors flat white thinned with AK thinner 1:2 paint:thinner. It sprays very thin so it was very easy to control the opaqueness of the white areas. After 2X coats of Tamiya X-22 clear gloss thinned 1:1 with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner, I sprayed a coat of 100% MCLT, which resulted in a nice surface for the decals. The AIMS "Tulip 109s" decals went on without a hitch.
5 January 2020, 18:16
Munkyslut
This is gorgeous, the winter camo is just stunning, application & paint are absolutely perfect 😉
5 January 2020, 18:54
Mathieu
Your Winter paint is superb. I need to bookmark this for insiration for future. Did you correct the tricky nose and bulges or is it OOB? Great result either way. Regards
5 January 2020, 21:50
Tim Heimer
Looking good!
5 January 2020, 23:54
Michael Hickey
She is looking very good, I love Hartmann's 109's with his famous tulips on the nose.👍
6 January 2020, 00:14
Jim J
Thanks Munky, Roland, Mathieu, Tim and Michael for the comments. Much appreciated!

@Mathieu - The bulges were Quickboost and I highly recommend them. I've built this kit both with the OOB bulges and the ones from QB - the QB look significantly better hands down.
6 January 2020, 01:27
Chris
Great work!
6 January 2020, 02:25
Mathieu
Noted. They look flatter on the kit. But could not tell. Gotta order some.
6 January 2020, 09:26
Jim J
Thanks all for the comments. Erich Hartmann's JG 53 Gustav is finally complete! The Revell 1/32 G-6 is a really nice kit and I'm happy with the way it turned out. After the decals, I kept the weathering light with a medium gray panel line wash and then some brown/black on control surfaces and exhaust. I also added some oil streaks, fuel drips and some minor chipping and wear. Using the reference photos I also recreated the overpainted "7" that was starting to show above the << on the port side. I decided to have the canopy closed since I really like the lines of the Erla Haube on the Gustav. I also thought a decent base was in order so I created a section of tarmac and added some light micro balloon "snow" with hairspray. Enjoy the photos.
15 January 2020, 00:35
Neuling
Top build in attractive presentation!
15 January 2020, 09:35
Jim J
Thanks Neuling! Much appreciated.
16 January 2020, 01:28
David Deavall
Fantastic build
7 February 2020, 14:49
Jim J
Thanks David! Much appreciated.
8 February 2020, 01:28
Rui S
Great work. Very well executed, beautiful model 👍
8 February 2020, 16:55
Richmond
Wonderful
9 February 2020, 05:12
Jim J
Thanks Rui and Richmond! Much appreciated.
9 February 2020, 17:13
Sebastian Meyner
Nice one Jim, great work! 👍
11 February 2020, 12:51
Jim J
Thanks Sebastian! Much appreciated.
22 February 2020, 00:54
William O.
Came out excellent sir 👍.
22 February 2020, 03:00
Matthew Stec
Great jod
22 February 2020, 03:05
Jim J
Thank you William and Matthew! I appreciate the nice comments.
24 February 2020, 17:34
William O.
Np sir, well deserved 👍.
24 February 2020, 22:22
Scott Dutton
Wow, excellent work and photography
26 February 2020, 12:10
Jim J
Thanks William and Scott! Very much appreciated.
27 February 2020, 22:11
gustav72
great work!!
22 May 2020, 04:38
Jim J
Thanks Gustav!
22 May 2020, 06:16

Album info

JG 53, Veszprem, Hungary, February 1945

36 afbeeldingen
1:32
Voltooid
1:32 Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 Late &amp; Early Version (Revell 04665)1:32 Bf 109G-6 - Correct Air Intake (Quickboost QB 32 171)1:32 Bf 109G-5/-14 - Correct Gun Bulges (Quickboost QB 32 172)5+
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-14
3R Wehrmacht Luftwaffe (German Air Force 1935-1945)
1./JG 53 Pik As <<+- (Maj. Erich Hartmann)
Februari 1945 - Veszprém HU
 

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