Nice prep work, my friend @airbum!

Better starting correctly instead of having to do corrections in the end, Erik.

more Emil stuff

While I was rolling, I did some more work on one of the Emils in the stash

This is such a nice little kit, low priced, easy to build, and loads of AM details out there. What’s not to like? Do add a few to your stash, it can be built as a nice 109 OOB, or fill it with AM or scratchbuilt parts, your choice.

I decided to thin the exhaust shields

Looks better that way

And then I started to open up the vents in the fuselage

Having chaindrilled with a thin drill, some knifework will follow later today
The cowling did get a bit more done, here you have one with and one without the thinning



It will be just that tiny bit nicer after assembly and paint – for those that will notice it that is. Sort of extra detailing without a lot of effort and at zero cost!

Do stay tuned to check up on the next 109 bits and pieces here at HalfWorks

@airbum,
"whatever you can do before comitting to the build will actually save time when embarking on the build – right?"
Fully agree Erik.

Great 'tiny' looking details.

Erik, @airbum
Have you ever thought about changing professions and doing dental work or oil field work on the side ? 😉
You have the drilling part down to a science... I have a question for you... What size drill bit are you using for this work ?

Your "Kindergarten" work with these 109's, has convinced me to do the same thing with some 1/48 scale P-47's and the 1/48 scale Airfix P-40's that I have in the stash.

It is truly amazing how the little details like this will transform an already good looking model into a fantastic looking model. The best part is no cash is needed, only time and effort.

Pedro, @holzhamer
I agree with you about these Tamiya Emil's being the nicest ones available. They're very easily built, have ample details, and the fit of the parts is spot on. Erik has demonstrated with a little effort, they can be brought up to even higher standards.

Getting better all the way Erik.

Great improvement, Erik.

I do appreciate the kind words gentlemen. another post will come soon, this time going into some more detail on AM exhausts and such. I'll be back with the uptate later this evening (at least it is evening here in Denmark) Stay tuned @lgardner, @holzhamer, @mvtb, @fiveten, @johnb and @gblair.