discussion Airfix 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 109E

[Alan 45]

I've heard of a quick weekend build but this is a day build lol I started at 10 this morning and only stopped for dinner

This is Adolf Gallands fighter and I have a figure of Galland so I will put it on a base and have him standing next to it

Just some touching up to do and put a swastika on the tail and it's done View attachment 82233

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[monica]

wow is what i can say a one day build,and it looks fantastic as well, great paint work,and ever with the pershading ,

 

[Alan 45]

Thanks Moni I appreciate that

It was brush painted as well

 

[eddiesolo]

Nice build Al, very detailed and great effects, nice one; like it very much.

Si

 

[Guest]

How the hell do you turn out such great builds so fast Alan??

I know that continental drift is quicker than me, but you're like Usain Bolt on Bolivian marching powder!

Great build, it looks top notch! and brush painted too? Well, that's well worth a gong!

 

[Alan 45]

How the hell do you turn out such great builds so fast Alan??I know that continental drift is quicker than me, but you're like Usain Bolt on Bolivian marching powder!

Great build, it looks top notch! and brush painted too? Well, that's well worth a gong!

Patrick I don't know I guess I was in the zone today , the kit is excellent not a single problem with it

And I used a hair dryer to speed up paint drying time

Bolivian marching powder lol I'll have to nick that one

 

[flyjoe180]

Great build Alan, you must have motored through this but it has come out top notch.

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers joe and Patrick I'm glad you like it

 

[Guest]

Wow!! You made this beauty with just one day?!?

Alan...you and me have to talk....you have to explain your secret

Lovely build

 

[Guest]

Love this Alan. Brilliant build.

John

 

[Guest]

I particularly like the weathering and textures on the undersides. I also think the brush painting has worked well with the mottling looking as good as any airbrushed finish.

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers folks I'm pleased you like it

Polux my secret is a hair dryer

To be honest folks the kit is the same as the 1/72 new tool , this was the best aircraft kit I have built , not only did everything fit perfectly and I do mean perfectly the panel lines are deep

The only thing I would say that is annoying is the decal instructions , again it's new tool and many decals are on the sheet but your not told where to put them

Still with this small annoyance I would still give this kit a 10/10

 

[The Migrant]

I'd have a job finishing a 1/144 Bf109 in a day, let alone a detailed 1/48 kit. Great job.

 

[Alan 45]

I'd have a job finishing a 1/144 Bf109 in a day, let alone a detailed 1/48 kit. Great job.

Cheers Tbh mate I wouldn't say there were many more parts than the 1/72 scale , this kit only had 55 pieces

 

[papa 695]

Cracking work and all done in a day Alan