Bf 109F-4 (Zvezda 1/72)
This is my conversion of Zvezda’s 109F-2 to F-4 easy assemble kit (snap fit). I’ve replaced propeller blades, modified air radiator intake (made it smaller), added additional armor glass windshield and made some other minor changes. Full WIP story here – http://imodeler.com/groups/work-in-progress-aircraft/forum/topic/an-unusual-109-swiss-af-f-2-to-f-4-conversion/
Model was not so easy to build as I’ve expected, but anyway it’s a good kit, especially for beginners.
Painting scheme represents aircraft at Emmen Airfield, spring 1943. Painted with Gunze and Vallejo acrylics, weathered with oils (I make custom washes from an art oils) and pigments. National insignia has painted with masks.
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Craig Abrahamson said on August 23, 2015
Beautifully finished and photographed – and in 72nd scale, too!
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on August 23, 2015
Dmitry, beautiful job! I either didn’t know the Swiss had Fs, or forgot. Those red and white crosses really do something for the airplane.
Rather than stew over which geshwader to do, I’m real tempted to do one like yours.
Plus, I avoid that swastica, though stirring up the i****s is FUN! Egad! Bernie is a NAZI! (sound of teacups hitting the floor)Horrors! Attack of the vapors!
DE4EVER said on August 23, 2015
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Very nice job and photography Good weathering.
Greg Kittinger said on August 24, 2015
Looks good Dmitry – great work in 1/72 scale.
P.k said on August 24, 2015
This is the only version of the 109F-4Z in service to Switzerland.
On the belly landed German interned Capture
revised in flight condition and tested.
Good build.
Mike Grant said on August 24, 2015
Really nice Dmitri, I like the subtle shading. (Is there any aircraft that doesn’t look good in Swiss colours?)
James Kelley said on August 24, 2015
Very nice. I love Swiss 109s.
David Mills said on August 25, 2015
very nice indeed – super work Dimitri
George Williams said on August 25, 2015
Very clean looking build, and the ME 109 looks good in any markings!
Bernd Müller said on August 30, 2015
Excellent build as always, Dimitry ! As George said, the 109 looks great in any scheme !