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.
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Jeff Carle said on January 23, 2019
Very nice! I like these kits.
John Clark said on January 23, 2019
Thank you, Jeff.
David A. Thomas said on January 23, 2019
Impeccable. Really nice.
John Clark said on January 23, 2019
Thank you, David.
Ramon R. Lomeli said on January 23, 2019
WOW! That looks awesome, great finish! How does the Eduard kit compare to the new fancy Tamiya G-6?
John Clark said on January 23, 2019
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.
Tom Cleaver said on January 26, 2019
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.
George Henderson said on January 23, 2019
Great looking aircraft
John Clark said on January 26, 2019
Thank you, George.
Craig Abrahamson said on January 23, 2019
Nice presentation right there, John…I like that one.
John Clark said on January 26, 2019
Thank you, Craig.
Paul Barber said on January 23, 2019
Outstanding – very impressive indeed! Stunning presentation!
John Clark said on January 23, 2019
Thank you, Paul.
Pedro L. Rocha said on January 23, 2019
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
John Clark said on January 23, 2019
Gracias, Pedro. I like the Med ones too. I have another G-4 Trop on the to do list.
Pedro L. Rocha said on January 23, 2019
Ah ah John, I’m not a Spaniard, Obrigado is more fitting 😉 don’t forget to show us that next 109 then. Thanks!
John Clark said on January 23, 2019
Ah, forgive me, obrigado to you, Senhor. Here in Texas we have many Spanish speakers but I seldom run into Portuguese.
david leigh-smith said on January 23, 2019
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’
John Clark said on January 23, 2019
Thank you, David.
Jeff Bailey said on January 23, 2019
Splendid Bf109, John! You get 2 thumbs up on your presentation, build, & painting.
Bravo!
John Clark said on January 23, 2019
Thank you, Jeff.
Tom Bebout said on January 23, 2019
Good job John, I like it.
John Clark said on January 23, 2019
Thank you, Tom.
Greg Kittinger said on January 23, 2019
Nicely done!
John Clark said on January 23, 2019
Thank you, Greg.
Tom Cleaver said on January 26, 2019
Beautiful work all the way around on this. I really like your paint work.
John Clark said on January 26, 2019
Thank you, Tom.