First build in over a decade: 1:48 Bf 109E-4

[Reelo]

Hey people. Having been an avid model-builder during my childhood/early teens, proof of which has long since bezn lost unfortunatey, I've recently picked up interest in that hobby again. During my later teens I've picked up a lot of skills and knowledge which should be helpful now (things like sanding/filing, washing, shading, drybrushing) thanks to miniature wargames like Warhammer.
So, after what feels like almost two decades I've ordered an 1:48 kit of a Me Bf 109E-4 by eduard (weekend edition, which means no photo-etch parts) and bought the eight colors. I've started building and painting this weekend and thought I'd share my progress with you. I'm in no real hurry to finish, I just want the model something to be proud of and display when it's done. Here's the cockpit in nice RLM 2 grey. Not very detailed (yet) but so far I'm happy with how it turns out... C&C welcome.

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[saleem]

Thats nice, realy its a shame you hadnt got the photo etch resin parts etc cos it takes the models a little bit further, unfortuately it also takes the wallet and cost in the same direction to!

 

[Reelo]

Yeah, I know. Maybe I'll get the same bird in 1:32 with PE parts next. I wanted to get the "juices flowing" again first before I tackle a more expensive kit with a possible better end-result. Maybe, just maybe, if I can find a decent cheap compressor, I'll try my luck with an airbrush as well...

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[Wes R]

Looks good so far. I just finally started a kit myself for the first time in a while. I bought all those ones a year or so ago and never did anything with them. I wish i had the detailing skills you do when it comes to dry brushing and such.

 

[Reelo]

Drybrushing is actually pretty easy, you just need to make sure your brush is DRY!

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[Reelo]

some more (slow) progress...

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[Thestig604]

Looks really good for your first build up in over a decade! Doesn't look like you missed a beat in the time between builds.

The cockpit looks detailed enough even without some of the PE parts. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this one done.

 

[Reelo]

Progress... (Not too happy with the glue where body and wings join)

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[Wes R]

The spot where body and wings join always have something either wrong to start with or go wrong no matter what. I kind of wish companies would make the opening smaller so you could shave it down a hair a time yourself to get a good fit. It would make filling it with putty easier.

 

[Reelo]

Ok, so my first kit didn't quite turn out so well. So I bought a new one, by Tamiya, which is... less complicated. I tried a lot of techniques I disn't know before, like using aftermarket decals, photo-etched seatbelts, scratchbuilding brakes on the landing-gear, weathering using oil-colors and turpentine, using pigments for stains, and using fishing-line for an accurate radio-antenna.

The plane represented is a Bf 109E-3 of 1st Lt. Werner Lederer, Squadron Commander of 6. / JG 52 as stationed in Sandweiler (very close from where I live) at the end of May 1940 prior to the invasion of France.

Hope you like it. As always, comments and critique encouraged...



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[shadowlova]

Nice..........I love 109's.

 

[thunderbolt47d]

Looks good and you did a great job on the tamiya kit! Besides Sci-Fi I am an avid 1/48 WWII aircraft modeler and really like how yours turned out!

 

[Reelo]

Thanks. Here's another beauty-shot. I darkened the exhaust stains with ground charcoal a bit to make it look more realistic...


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