Trumpeter 1:24 bf109G-10 Finished Pictures Final

Post by **fightnjoe** » Mon Feb 16, 2015 1:32 am

Well folks you will pardon me if this is a bit enthusiastic of an update.

PROGRESS..............................

Warning I do believe there are things missing. However in this scale most will never know and most of it will never fit into the space.

First up. Detailing the engine. I added some bits and bobs, some lines and hoses. All in all it is about 90% complete I think. First a shot of a trick that I picked up somewhere but had never tried. A styrene rod overlength. Add ordinary electrical tape. Slice the tape into thin lines. Attach the tape to one end of the styrene and then roll the rod so the tape attaches to the rod.

It works. Good god it works.

The engine detailed out.

Now to the exciting part. Dryfit into place. IT FITS.

Now folks I had to step away for a bit. This has made me very happy. It all lines up and all the additions I have made seem to fit.

Now for the clean up part. There are a few small pieces to get into place yet and a couple of things to trim to get into place. I need to add the remaining bulkheads and the fuel cell as well as the booster tank. I do need to mock up the pipe that sticks out the rear of the pit. What I have there just will not work. I can with great happiness say that the interior of the aircraft is about 80% finished.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Joe

Post by **Nige201980** » Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:32 am

Brilliant work on the engine mate

Post by **heel** » Mon Feb 16, 2015 12:49 pm

You, sir, are a magician.

Post by **fightnjoe** » Mon Feb 16, 2015 12:56 pm

You are both very kind. Thank you.

Joe

Post by **JediBoer** » Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:52 pm

Total work of art!

Post by **mincemeat** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 1:09 am

Fantastic work!

Post by **fightnjoe** » Wed Feb 18, 2015 1:19 am

You are very kind. Many thanks.

Joe

Post by **planemaker** » Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:57 pm

Amazing workmanship and skill at display here, Joe.

Keep it up, mate!

Post by **fightnjoe** » Thu Feb 19, 2015 3:32 pm

Very kind. Thank you.

Joe

Post by **fightnjoe** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 4:02 am

Ok serious time.

I need blunt honesty and help from those with the expertise on these birds.

Here is the engine/pit combo. I am also going to show how it looks in the fuse. The IP shroud is not glued into place yet. (it is still floating a bit in the pictures) The combo is not glued into the fuse as I still need to weather and stain some. The guns sit just a bit off as they are glued to the IP shroud but are still "floating" with it.

So...am I missing anything? Obvious mistakes that can be corrected?

Honestly I have studied all the pictures I can find, all the drawings I can lay my hands on, everything I can. Other than some small wires and hoses that I cannot find where they originate or end, I think I have done about all I can.

Please, all comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged and requested.

Joe

Post by **m0rce** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 5:56 pm

All i can say is that it looks awesome!!! Does that help?

Post by **fightnjoe** » Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:05 am

Many thanks. You are very kind.

My post reads pretty harsh. Chalk that up to I am my own worst critic.

Joe

Post by **Nige201980** » Sat Feb 21, 2015 8:48 am

That's beautful work mate can't see a thing wrong with.

Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:37 pm

Utter madness....and I love it!

Post by **fightnjoe** » Sat Feb 21, 2015 3:34 pm

You are very kind. Thank you.

Joe

Post by **fightnjoe** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 1:52 pm

You are very kind. Thank you.

Joe

Post by **patrickroos** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:00 pm

Looking really nice!

The only thing i spot from the top of my head is the "internals" were most commonly in RLM02 primer in this case this also goes for the engine mount (which could also be in other color primer).
Also all DB 60X Engines were marked with the serial in fat numbers upper side front, and many on top. At least many DB 605As had DB 605 and a big "A" on top. (This beeing a G-10 has the DB605DM or DC or DB/DC variant so not sure on the top markings)
As usual the question is this a factory fresh bird or not.
Lots of things changed when serviced in the field, as in thing were exchanged, repaired, over painted, re-painted etc.

Post by **fightnjoe** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:39 pm

I have adjusted the engine mount coloring. I am seeing that all the DB engines had numbers but there are none in the decal sheets. I am struggling with the used or new idea. I think I will go with a slightly used, some stains and grime. Not overly abused though.

Joe

Post by **fightnjoe** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 4:21 am

Well folks here I am, much calmer, much more relaxed, very grateful. I am here to proclaim that other than two lines (one for the fuel cell and one for the booster) I am calling the interior done.

It is not perfect by any means. I am missing the detail on the exhaust pipes (not going to try it. I will just mess it up). The guns are off in color. There are other things but I am comfortable with it.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Joe

Post by **Nige201980** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:40 am

That's simply stunning work mate.

Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 5:23 pm

Two words....bloody awesome!

Post by **fightnjoe** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:26 pm

Very kind. Many thanks.

Joe

Post by **daHeld** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:21 pm

Very nice work!

I like scratchbuilt constructions very much and yours is state of the art

That said, there are two things that bug me - and which are totally not your but Trumpeter's fault:
Firstly it looks as if there is a kink between the cockpit and the engine, as if the lower engine bearers were too short, which would also cause a similar kink in the barrel of the motor-cannon...
And secondly, the right engine bearer should be straight, not bent. Only the left one had to be bent because of the turbocharger there...
Trumpeter have messed up here...

Post by **schweinhund227** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 7:02 pm

Some very delicate and detailed work you do ....
most awesome to see it come together....

Attention to details bar none ! Most excellent !

Post by **fightnjoe** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 3:11 am

Very kind of both of you.

I have to agree there are some things about the kit that are slightly off. However overall it really is a pleasure of a kit. OOB it may build up very nice.

Joe

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:22 am

Cracking job mate!

Post by **fightnjoe** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 4:28 am

Many many thanks my friend.

Joe

Post by **fightnjoe** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 4:29 am

Update. Just a small one.

Interior is finished and the fuse is closed. There were some gaps, not sure if it was kit or builder issues.

Where I stand.

Pardon the pics. I am back to working on taking pictures again.

Next up will be sanding some stubborn areas to clean it up and then actual color. I did paint around the cut out area just to make sure I did not bleed over.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Joe

Post by **CJSomerset** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:20 am

I watched The Battle of Britain again last night and every time they blew up an aircraft, you could see it was just an empty canvas shell!

I couldn't help thinking Fightnjoe should have been in charge of the props, he'd of made them far more realistic.

Post by **fightnjoe** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:10 pm

You are very kind. Thank you.

Joe

Post by **fightnjoe** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 1:54 am

A duel purpose update.

Trying out a bigger home made photo booth and paint is on.

Three hours worth of paint work is now accomplished. I tried the same thing that I had been working on the last few projects. I would appreciate the feedback on this.

Sorry for the blurry picture of the wing. I was trying for a closeup and the camera would not cooperate.

Happy with the way the paint looks but unhappy that my white backdrop looks gray. Going to have to work on that again. Maybe add more light.

Comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Joe

Post by **daHeld** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 4:35 pm

Wow, great paintjob!
I especially like the dirty yellow lower cowling. Incredible...

Post by **fightnjoe** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 1:50 am

Many many thanks.

Joe

Post by **fightnjoe** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 1:51 am

Still working on the phototaking but decals are now on.

Beware, these decals were very difficult to work with. They did not want to come off the backing and tore and shattered at times. Kind of surprised that I did not destroy any of them. They did not settle down until after many applications of Micro Sol.

Next up will be another coat of future and then some weathering.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Joe

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 3:00 am

Super paintwork, Joe and a all round cracking build so far!

Cheers

Martin

Post by **CJSomerset** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 10:52 am

Can't wait to see this finished, cos I'm running out of superlatives!!!

It looks like your model is too close to the background, which is causing the light reflected from it to wrap around the model. This is causing soft looking edges and killing your contrast. Plus your lighting is a little too harsh. FINALLY something I can do better than you

On a side note, what's the bulge on the wing next to the "Don't step here" markings?

Post by **fightnjoe** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 4:19 pm

You both are very kind. Thank you.

CJ I am still working on the whole lighting thing. This edition was a swing too much in the opposite direction from the previous. I am getting there though. As far as the whole what you can do better, buddy I am sure there is a lot more than just the lighting. I just stumble through. The bulge is something I am not really sure of. It was kit part and as I did not need to research it I never found out what it was.

Joe

Post by **Hillbilly** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 4:25 pm

Beautiful paint-work

Your mottling is superb

This build was outstanding before but with the paint and decals on it took it to another level!

Post by **fightnjoe** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 5:17 pm

Steve many thanks. You are very kind.

Joe

Post by **fightnjoe** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 3:31 am

Tidying up the little things.

The Prop is ready.

The landing gear are ready.

The wheels are ready.

Just a few more things to go.

Do not mind the pictures. This time I think I know what happened.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Joe

Post by **Jamesday1998** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:02 pm

wow! just wow!

this one ambitious build and yet youre pulling it of with a top class finish with everything you do!

i will definatly like to see how this build turns out

Post by **fightnjoe** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:46 am

James I am glad you like it. Thank you for the very kind words.

Joe

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 3:52 am

Awesome work, Joe...this has been a fabulous build thread to follow!

Post by **fightnjoe** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:09 pm

Many thanks. Greatly appreciated.

Joe

Post by **daHeld** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:24 am

CJSomerset wrote: On a side note, what's the bulge on the wing next to the "Don't step here" markings?

What bulge are you referring to? The big long one?
This is the wheel well blister for the bigger late style wheels. It was designed so big to have a better drag coefficient than the previously used smaller kidney-like ones we see on later G-6s and G-14s, for example.

Post by **fightnjoe** » Sat Mar 14, 2015 12:38 pm

There is so much about these that I do not know. Still amazed by how many variants there were and how many differences between them.

Joe

Post by **patrickroos** » Sat Mar 14, 2015 12:55 pm

As a 109 lover...I'm just, You know...love this build.

As usual there is a next level of madness, 1/1 scale modelling!!

http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forum ... -g-6-6.jpg

Patrick

Post by **fightnjoe** » Sat Mar 14, 2015 3:15 pm

Patrick I am glad you like this one. I hope it resembles what it is supposed to.

Joe

Post by **patrickroos** » Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:28 pm

fightnjoe wrote:Patrick I am glad you like this one. I hope it resembles what it is supposed to.

Joe

I don't like it, I LOVE IT!!

And I surely hope Your proud of pulling of an amazing build like this!

Patrick

Post by **fightnjoe** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 2:00 am

I am finished. No, no pics as of yet. They will be a bit delayed.

In the last three weeks I had contacted an editor of a magazine and have been allowed to write up something to submit with the opportunity to have it published. This build was the subject. The editor contacted me and it will be in an upcoming issue. I was told that they wish to have the opportunity to publish the build prior to my posting the finish. That is the delay.

It is my first article published. It is my first build published. I am excited, bouncing off the walls is a better way to put it.

Joe