New group build -1/48 Zvezda BF109F-2

[Gern]

Talking of Zvezda kits .....

I got hold of the Revell 1/72 Mil 26 Halo at Coventry. I've been browsing through the net looking for reviews and came across one for a Zvezda Halo in the same scale. On looking closer, there are massive similarities between this one and the Revell one I bought. I don't have any problems with the Revell version, it came at a reasonable price and the quality and fit looks very good (I have no idea about it's accuracy when compared to the original - I don't count rivets!).

I just wondered, with all the swapping and changing that goes on between the various manufacturers nowadays, does anyone know if it's the same kit?

Gern

[yak face]

hi dave , yes its the same kit,a zvezda in a revell box,as is the later revell issue of the mig 31 and possibly the revell mig 1.44 mfi (thats the 1/72 scale one not 1/144) cheers tony

[Ian M]

I know the "boss" dont like one word posts, but anyway:

Cool!

Ian M

[Gern]

Thanks Tony. I kinda thought someone here would know!

Gern

[jspitza]

I wish they would up they're scale to 1/32!

[Guest]

msm2, yes mate I got my figures wrong, I will show pictures of the partially built monster I have many piccies to take and load up, all takes time.

Cheers Gareth.

[Guest]

No probs cant wait to see the piccies.

[jspitza]

Thanks Gareth-Totally appreciate the praise.

[jspitza]

Thanks Graham....I certainly hope so!

BTW:

Am I now able to receive all thread post notification through email? Thanks, Jeff

[jspitza]

Hello all!

Well, the honeymoon is over as this kit is so extremely detailed-its hard to determine what I need to leave as its going to be an in flight model. Some have mentioned that Zvezda kits tend to be over engineered and now I've felt that first sting. As you can see, the internal wing structure is complex and will not be seen when the wing is closed up. However, the canvas wheel well covers require two separate pieces that also form another piece of bracing. Whew! I needed to cut away portions of this piece to complete the wheel well as I could not find anyway to make the canvas cover assembly to fit as per instructions.The gaps will be filled with "stuff" I also will need to reinforce the panel access covers to make sure they don't pop out. Engine detail is simply superb but this kit is far beyond my current skill set. Take care, Jeff

bf109f gut work pictures by jspitza - Photobucket

[Guest]

hi jeff. looks like this is coming along nicely. but looking at your photo's i think your tricking us, i looks like your young one is doing all the work! ha ha. :wink:

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Jeff

Stick with it mate (not literally) it seems every model has it's tricky patch and it you may have hit your's. I'm sure it will all be fine. As for this model being beyond your skill set, I simply don't believe it - your cockpit detail is fabulous and expecting much the same for the rest of the model.

All the best.

Paul

[jspitza]

Bobbie-Paul:

Guys-I needed to hear that! Thanks for your words of encouragement. I know it won't really be scene much but I'm still scratching my head as to why? This model was GOING to be perfect no matter what so when I had to chop up pieces, I freaked out a little. Take care, Jeff

[jspitza]

OMG!!! Four weeks from the last post?

Well, I'm currently on cape cod and can't wait to start the build up again. Summer goes by fast especially when the subject bites back!!! Summer flooding does not help matters either as our little town here in the USA made national headlines for record rainfall-8 inches in 20 minutes! Take care hope to have pictures up soon. Take care, Jeff

[Guest]

looking forward to the pic jeff, sounds like there's been some classic scottish weather taking a holiday over your way, lol.