Eduard 1/48 Bf 109G-4/R6
This is a remake of a previous build of this aircraft that met an unfortunate demise. The figure was intact and matched the pose for Schiehs so I replaced the original Hasegawa build with the Eduard. This is pretty much box stock except for Brassin wheels and a Yahu instrument panel. The pilot is Franz Schiehs of 8/Jg 53 in Comiso, Sicily, February, 1943.
Very nice! I like these kits.
Thank you, Jeff.
Impeccable. Really nice.
Thank you, David.
WOW! That looks awesome, great finish! How does the Eduard kit compare to the new fancy Tamiya G-6?
Thank you, Ramon. The Eduard kits are pretty good with just a few very minor gripes. No clear wingtip navigation lights, pitot tube molded onto the wing, exhaust stacks can’t be installed from the outside...pretty minor stuff. I don’t have the new Tamiya kit to compare it to...yet.
FWIW, the kit has a separate (and better) pitot tube on the sprue. I generally just cut them off, drill out a little hole with a #11 blade. The "solid" exhausts are better that the "hollow" ones for fit and the difference isn't really noticeable. Personally, I like the Eduard kit better than Tamiya's toy.
Great looking aircraft
Thank you, George.
Nice presentation right there, John...I like that one.
Thank you, Craig.
Outstanding - very impressive indeed! Stunning presentation!
Thank you, Paul.
Very nice, the Mediterranean 109s are usually the underdog when it comes to choosing a model subject, no idea why since some sport the most unusual colors and patterns. 2 of my current bench works are 109 in southern vests. I like your black 1, solid build and paintwork with the bonus of a great figure. Keep them coming
Gracias, Pedro. I like the Med ones too. I have another G-4 Trop on the to do list.
Ah ah John, I’m not a Spaniard, Obrigado is more fitting 😉 don’t forget to show us that next 109 then. Thanks!
Ah, forgive me, obrigado to you, Senhor. Here in Texas we have many Spanish speakers but I seldom run into Portuguese.
Beautifully built, painted and presented, John. For my money the scheme is a lot more interesting and far prettier than the standard ‘Grey Wolf’ colors.
‘Liked’
Thank you, David.
Splendid Bf109, John! You get 2 thumbs up on your presentation, build, & painting.
Bravo!
Thank you, Jeff.
Good job John, I like it.
Thank you, Tom.
Nicely done!
Thank you, Greg.
Beautiful work all the way around on this. I really like your paint work.
Thank you, Tom.