discussion ICM Bf109 F4

[dave]

This must have been one of my fastest builds ever. Enjoyed the build but it does require careful attention to dry fitting.
The undercarriage bay doors were deliberately left off, the aircraft in question had them removed to stop clogging with snow and ice.
Bit of fun masking up the three colour spinner.
Paints were MRP, with Windsor and Newton Professional Galeria Satin varnish.

 

[Steven000]

Nice work Dave :thumb2:

 

[Nicko]

Did you use pre-cut canopy masks Dave? Looks a really neat job..

Nick.

 

[colin m]

Nice job Dave. It looks so innocent in white.

 

[dave]

Did you use pre-cut canopy masks Dave? Looks a really neat job..

Nick.

No, I masked the glazing myself using bare metal foil. Stick it over, rub it in using a blunted cocktail stick, then cut round the glazing bars with a fine scalpel. Finally peel away from the glazing bars leaving the glass covered. Once painting and varnishing complete I remove with a cocktail stick and tweezers, before a final clean with IPA on a cotton bud to remove any remaining small fragments and adhesive residue.


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[HAWKERHUNTER]

Looking good Dave.

 

[Guest]

Nice one Dave :smiling3:.

 

[john i am]

Looks great Dave and a good idea with the canopy masking.