discussion Airfix 1/24 BF109

[rtfoe]

Hi,
This is another completed build with the same batch as the Horsa and Stirling done years ago. I will post the build blog in the construction section as soon as I can sort the pictures out in sequence.

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I really had fun adding the details. Other 1/24th scale in my stash that I haven't started are a P-51, FW190, Stuka and a Trumpeter Hurricane. The decals for the three Airfix kits are near right-offs similar to the BF109.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[papa 695]

Very nice work indeed Richard

 

[BlackMamba]

Very nice work! I just finished the same kit a few days ago, and I must admit that I am a bit envious.:smiling: Splendid work, and your additional attention to detail really did the trick! Cheers!

 

[BlackMamba]

...In fact, so much that I need to do some adjustments to mine:tongue-out3:

 

[Jim R]

Hi Richard
As always your work is neat, well planned and your skill shines through.
Jim

 

[wotan]

Superb.......

John

 

[rtfoe]

Thank you Ian, Marius, Jim and John B...glad you like it. I can see why there is a trend to building large scaled models. Once finished it's awesome to hold and this particular kit undercarriage is foldable, the canopy as well. The only downside is space...I'm wondering if I get to do the Stuka it's got to be mounted on the wall. I've started on the Focke Wulf and it has a nice engine to detail up but I might just leave it outside to be detailed when the planets line up in the solar system. :smiling6:

I will though get the build blog up soon for the BF109.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Guest]

Superb job, Richard!!! You've made a beauty from this oldtimer kit.......absolutely well done!!!!!!!!:thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:

Cheers
Stefan

 

[rtfoe]

Thank you Stefan...watch out for the build blog.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Wouter]

Hi Richard, that's a great looking BF109! Love the attention to detail. and 1/24, that must be huge :O I did a 1/32 in the past and I thought that one was gigantic already!
Which E variant is it btw? Always interested to know

Cheers

 

[rtfoe]

Huge it is Wouter, this variant is the E-3 with the older cockpit frame. The kit came with the squarer frame for the E-4. The kit was missing the armour behind the seat.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Wouter]

Ah cool, think I built the E-4, flown by Adolf Galland.

Cool, thanks for the info!

Cheers

 

[Steve Jones]

Stunningly beautiful! A real gem. Well done sir

 

[rtfoe]

Thanks Steve, watch out for the build.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Steven000]

NICE Richard!
I love this 109, very nice paintscheme

Kind regards

 

[rtfoe]

Thanks Steven, the BF109 always looks nice with the yellow nose scheme.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Guest]

Excellent build and painting Richard.:smiling2:

 

[colin m]

That's a very nice "yellow nosed <<battle of Britain quote>>" you have there.

 

[rtfoe]

Thank you Ralph and Colin for your kind comment. There's the build progress going on in the build section if you're interested. :smiling4:

Cheers,
Richard

 

[AlanG]

You made a cracking build there Richard. Even though it's an old kit i'd say you've done it massive justice. Love it.