1/72 Airfix Bf109E-3

[ElCapitan]

While I was in Aldi last week I noticed that they had some Airfix starter kits for only £4 - there was a choice of a Jet Provost, HMS Victory, Cromwell tank or this Bf109E-3. I couldn't help myself, it's such a nice little kit.



I didn't take many pictures as I got started because it all happened so fast! I'm using the humbrol acrylics supplied with the kit







Having a great time!

[DrSprue]

Looks like a cool kit!

[ElCapitan]

All primed and started painting the base colours. First was the RLM65, using Vallejo acrylic for the first time - Quite impressed, but can't form much of an opinion when only doing such a small area.





I dry fitted the undercarriage in the up position just as a means of preventing the painting going into the wheel bays, I will be positioning the undercarriage in the down position once it's all painted.

[ElCapitan]

Over the last few days I've finished the base colours of RLM65, RLM70 and RLM71. Masking the splinter camo pattern was tricky but I think I got it looking OK. There are some touch ups required around the wing roots as they were particularly difficult to mask!

[ElCapitan]

Nice quick update - decals on. Easy peasy.

[DrSprue]

Wow Rob thats really looking nice!

[Stokesy44]

That’s a lovely looking E Sir

[ElCapitan]

Thanks Stokesy!

Did some weathering last night. I used Mig panel line washes and Ultimate dark dirt (and a lot of artistic license!!) to create some streaking and staining. Not sure if the oil staining underneath is too much, but I like it!

[DrSprue]

Wow it looks like it seen some airtime!