discussion Messerschmitt BF109.....1/72....Academy

[PaulTRose]

Next on the bench.....

Better explain this one.......i really want to join in with the AlanG memorial GB but its something im really not comfortable with
i dont really do planes....
Havnt a clue how to do luftwaffe camo.....
And since i dont have an AB at the mo i dont know how im going to do it with a hairy stick!

So i thought id use a Bf109 as a practice piece before the FW190 comes along

So let the fun begin

 

[Steven000]

The Bf109G-6, my favorite aircraft

Without an airbrush I would slowly build up fading spots by stipling a brush with barrely any paint on it (like drybrushing, but stipling).

You can do it with oils as well, as they blend well.
have fun with it, cheers

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

You haven't made your job any easier by doing this in 1/72 scale Paul, its only going to be about 12 cm long. I shall follow your build with interest. I am looking forward to the Alan G GB after Christmas.

 

[PaulTRose]

You haven't made your job any easier by doing this in 1/72 scale

Thsts mainly cos i couldnt find a 190 in 1/48 that i liked

Ive thought about using a tiny bit of sponge to dab paint on.......or even making some teeny stencils....but then thats why this is a test mule .......to find out what works

 

[Jim R]

This will be interesting to follow. I'm sure you'll find a way. Your ideas of masks or a sponge sound good. Maybe combine the two.

 

[flyjoe180]

And chalk pastels too

 

[PaulTRose]

Not done much recently....been busy with hospital stuff.....kind of dulls the enthusiasm.....but i got the wings on tonight

 

[flyjoe180]

Looks nice Paul

 

[PaulTRose]

Slow progress.....had other things to worry about the last week

Foray into brushing german camo.....both things very foreign for me

Next step is mottling

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Looks tiny Paul. Looking forward to seeing your camo mottling results. Good luck.

 

[papa 695]

It’s looking good Paul, looking forward to the next update.