1/72 Fine Molds BF-109 G

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1/72 Fine Molds BF-109 G

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My last (14th) completed model for 2017. I was underwhelmed with the kit when I began working on it, but by the end of the project I was really happy with how solidly engineered the kit is, and with its fine surface details. The build is very simple and more or less idiot-proof. I chose the white winter finish, as I wanted something I could do quickly. There was some user error with the theater bands (maybe its not so idiot proof?), which made things go a bit slower, but in the end it turned out fine. I had a lot of fun weathering this one.

Painting was done largely with Tamiya.
I began with Nato Black base coat, then a light coat of Light blue/white mix underneath. I then repeatedly applied fine, uneven misty coats of flat white to the topside. The gelb is a mix of flat yellow and orange. Weathering was done with artists oils, and a bit of dark brown pigment powders on the wheels.


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Superb! Perfect paint and dirtying.

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Splendid result.
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That is a lovely small scale Gustav, Ralph, with a very nicely applied winter scheme and great weathering that has been done to the right degree IMHO 8-)
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Thanks, guys. :)
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That is a terrific looking Gustav. Well done!
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This I like very very much Ralph; very nicely done and just the right amount of weathering
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Beautifully finished ;-) ;-)
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At last, the missing 109!
Well done, Ralph. Just the right amount of weathering, I reckon - too easy to overdo it on this scheme.

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I like that. I´d call him big nose!
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Looks every bit the winner in that winter scheme!

Well done!

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Thank's gents. It may be my favorite aircraft finish that I've done, to date.
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Beautifully done (especially the weathering). :)
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I wish I could paint like that. Indeed I wish that I could use an airbrush! A very fine finish and the weathering is extremely well done - and certainly not by an idiot!!
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