discussion 1/72 Bf109E.... Balkans Theatre 1941

[spanner570]

This is an Academy 1/72 Bf109 of 3/JG54 flown by Lt. Wuebke during the German Balkan Campaign.

I don't know if the Jasta markings are historically accurate or not, I just followed the instructions and gleaned what I could about the cammo from Steve's (stona) great pictures....

Thanks for all your help, Steve.

As usual, all brush painted using a mixture of Vallejo Model Colour acrylic and Humbrol Enamels. It was great fun and a challenge painting the strange cammo. I didn't know such a design existed until Steve posted a picture on here. I just had to have a crack at it.

I hope you like my effort at copying the distinctive markings.

Cheers,

Ron

View attachment 33333

View attachment 33334

View attachment 33335

View attachment 33336

View attachment 146359

View attachment 146360

View attachment 146361

View attachment 146362

 

[stona]

Great stuff Ron,it's a helluva scheme to dne day I'll be brave enough to have a go.

Cheers

Steve

 

[yak face]

Great job ron! Very tricky paint job especially in 1/72, but you pulled it off a treat. Top work that man! cheers tony

 

[colin m]

Very nice Ron. I think I've said before that the germans seem to have cornered the market in 'alternative' camo schemes ! And here, you show us another example - what a job dreaming up all these schemes.

Regards

Colin M........

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for the feedback boys.

It was a pig to do but I did get a buzz out of managing a reasonable stab at it.

There are quite a few different cammos for the Balkans. Steve (stona) sent me a picture of one scheme that is just unbelievable.....Watch this space! lol

Cheers,

Ron

 

[stona]

Well Ron I was flicking through Eric Mombeek's "Luftwaffe gallery No 1",as you do, and I've found another good one,with a profile,which may be up your street. I'll send you a PM when I get a chance.

These are great little booklets, Mombeek has some amazing images not previously published.I've got No2 on the way and I've no idea what is in it!

Cheers

Steve

 

[Guest]

Ron nicely done,amazing even more for 1/72 scale!

 

[stona]

I'll go along with that Trey. Here's a picture of a similar machine from the same unit to compare. "No Smoking" a nice re-fuelling dio for someone here!

Cheers

Steve

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Well done Ron, nice work as usual matey. Always love your stuff, top marks.

Have fun, John

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for the input John, always good to read your words.

Glad you like it...What's up your sleeves, bud?

Ron

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Well Ron, after my "Normandy Build" fiasco i lost me mojo. I'm back though (i hope lol), i've been working on a Centaur C.S. Mk.IV of the Royal Marines just to make up for it.

Have fun, John

 

[spanner570]

Glad you managed to find it again and your back with us!!

Start having fun again..

Ron