Messerschmitt Bf109E Combo build

Started by John vd Biggelaar · 384 · 1 year ago · 1/48, Bf109E, Hasegawa, Messerschmitt, Tamiya, Werner Schroeder
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    John vd Biggelaar said 1 year, 7 months ago:

    @fiveten, thank you, Spiros. For both, the Emil and the coffee.

    Finally found some rhythm this evening. Gear legs are attached together with the lower engine cover and also the radiators are in place. All fitted with ease. So far this Tamiya kit is a real pleasure to build.


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    Spiros Pendedekas said 1 year, 7 months ago:

    Great progress and great rhythm, my friend @johnb!
    Looking superb!

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    George R Blair Jr said 1 year, 7 months ago:

    Looks great with shoes on, John (@johnb). It looks like you are getting close to paint and decals.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 1 year, 7 months ago:

    @fiveten, thank you, Spiros.
    @gblair, thanks a lot, George. Indeed, just some parts and cleaning to be done. I will leave the tiny parts to be mounted at the final stage.

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    Erik Gjørup said 1 year, 6 months ago:

    Good calls on the colors.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 1 year, 6 months ago:

    @airbum, thank you, Erik. Do you happen to know what the airintake just behind the cowl is used for?

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    Erik Gjørup said 1 year, 6 months ago:

    @johnb, that will be the cooling for the generator. The outer fairing is of course oblong, but the hole forthe air is round (flush with the skin) and therefore rather difficult to replicate. I usually just drill a round hole from the front and try to fill and sand tid to be D-shaped.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 1 year, 6 months ago:

    @airbum, thanks for the feedback, Erik. Seems indeed to be a challenge to get that done right, I will definitely give it a try.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 1 year, 6 months ago:

    Thanks as always for the knowledge provided, my friend @airbum!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 1 year, 6 months ago:

    Transparencies and inner PE frames under preparation (corrections and touch ups to commence)...

    Thanks for stopping by!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 1 year, 6 months ago:

    Great work on the transperancies, Spiros @fiveten. Those PE parts will be a great addition.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 1 year, 6 months ago:

    Thanks my friend @johnb! Indeed, the MA parts are an extra touch!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 1 year, 6 months ago:

    Final bits at Bertram's machine...

    Thanks for stopping by!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 1 year, 6 months ago:

    Really nice, Spiros @fiveten

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 1 year, 6 months ago:

    Thanks my friend @johnb!