John (@JohnB), i use a cocktailstick (wich is just a fancy word for toothpick, but you can use them for olives etc) 🙂

As Spiros (@fiveten) points out it is best to add a small amount at a time. As for speed, I think the glue I use is way past its best-by date and making a new brew with fresh glue may help to expedite hardening time. I will give it a try as I plan on finding a shallower jar to make my LqS in - I can only just reach the present brew with a cocktailstick and that is a bit annoying.

Major shaping finished

I have been sanding away all day (almost), and now it is in the final-before-final stages

The shape of the aft fairing finally started to resemble the shape of the vac-canopy

While I was high on my success, I decided that a resin REVI needed to be installed.

and with some progress finally in sight things may move a bit faster – I have started thinking about the next two-seater, albeit a somewhat different one than this one that is based on a G-4

An effective day of sanding, Erik.
All fits great and that REVI looks fantastic.

Thank you gentlemen -

Walt (@luftwaffe-birdman), there are some easier alternatives out there; AMG has a few boxes that contain a new resin fuselage and windows, though my example was a bit hazy in the resin canopy, wich is the major reason for me not using that one. If the canopy is OK it is a straightforward kit. Another option is the older Falcon VAC-form conversion for the Revell 109 G-10, and my canopy is from thet conversion, so by all means, do go for it if you are up to some converting (judging from your builds here it should be a walk in the park for you) 🙂

John (@JohnB), those REVI AM things are very nice indeed.

Spiros (@fiveten), the next, and the one after that . . .

And another short update coming up in a few minutes - stay tuned

Erik, @airbum
The victory with getting the canopy fairings taken care should make you a happy man. It looks very good, and I also like the work you have done with the leading edge flaps. I have a question for you, and I hope that you know the answer.

What color was used on the leading edge of the wings behind these flaps ? Was it RLM 02, since that is the usual interior color we find on various Messerschmitt aircraft, or was it painted in the color of the exterior camouflage ? The reason why I am asking is these parts would open automatically when on the ground, and close as the airspeed increased and drag pushed them back against the wing.

You would think they were painted in the "Open" position, but these parts could have been "pre painted" and then assembled. It would seem logical this area behind the slats would be painted with the exterior color when these aircraft were re-painted or touched up in the field, using a 109 from JG-54 as an example, with their fabulous out of the ordinary paint schemes.

What are your thoughts on this ? I know that you always have reference material to back up your thoughts and opinions, and don't just make things up... 😉

I see where it looks like you have painted this area using RLM 02.

Thanks in advance.

Thank you for the kind words John (@JohnB) and Louis (@lgardner). Almost all 109's were primed in RLM02, the fabric covered parts in rot-resisting red (dark, burgundy). All moving surfaces were usually closed when applying paint, and the insides of coolers and the "hidden" edges of slats, ailerons and the like therefore usually had the RLM02 as their color in those areas. When parked, the slats were pushed back, and a handle locked them in place. You never see a 109 departing/taxiing for departure with these open, as the groundcrew always prepared them for the next mission by closing all and raising the flaps. Most pictures of 109's you see are taken soon after landing as that is the time where the pictures most often are taken. Again - there are bound to be exceptions to the rule, but in conclusion; RLM02 it is. (also for those that were re-painted in the field - it will make it a lot easier to add the camo that way - please also note that the camo on the slats has been painted in closed position, and the lines must be made that way - check my recent post on the hungarian 109 where the slats are closed and the camo follows the lines https://imodeler.com/groups/work-in-progress-aircraft/forum/topic/messerschmitt-bf-109g-6-hungary-v-8-63-zvezda-1-48/. One in standard camo is https://imodeler.com/groups/work-in-progress-aircraft/forum/topic/messerschmitt-bf109g-4-don-pedro-eduard-1-48/?topic_page=8&num=15 that has them open. I do not seem to have made any in LW markings recently?

Anyway, if you have questions to any specific airframe, I will be happy to try to dig up the info you want, just PM me.

Thanks for this clear explanation , Erik @airbum
Is it correct to assume that this RLM02 is valid for most other German airplanes in WWII as well?