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Jennifer Franklin
Do you lose surface details like paneling with the surfacer? Do you then re-scribe all the lines?

Ludvík Kružík Autor
Surfacer is sprayed on the surface of the model in a thin layer and therefore its ability to seal is limited. Surfacer can only repair subtle damage, but more significant damage and detail on the surface of the model, including panel lines, will remain after Surfacer application. The great advantage is that the color uniform and matte finish (after Surfacer application) will reveal all imperfections and flaws. It will show you the areas that deserve repair before you start applying the final paint. You will only need to restore panel lines and small details if there has been a subsequent repair after Surfacer application that has damaged them.
For a better idea of how the model looks after surfacer application, see Figure 99.

Ludvík Kružík Autor
Díky Jakube, od Tebe to potěší. Byla to jen relaxační oddychovka a na Tvé modely to nemá.

Jennifer Franklin
4 days!!! It looks great.

Robert Podkoński
I will follow this project with pleasure, for sure!

Ludvík Kružík Autor
Robert, the idea to build this plane came when I bought the Z-226 Trainer kit in the Dual combo edition (two identical kits in one box). I was wondering what kind of machine to build from the second kit.
While searching for the materials to build the model, I found photos of machines that participated in the Antwerp Air Show in Belgium in 1969. These were four Z-226s - one two-seat Z-226 Trener and three aerobatic Z-226 AS. All four aircraft received the same attractive paint scheme of white, red and black.

I decided to build two of these machines, one two-seater and one aerobatic. They will fit well in a pair.

bughunter
As usual, you have brought this project to a good end - a very nice addition to this collection 👍

Ludvík Kružík Autor
bughunter thank you for the kind post, I appreciate it.

J35J
Great detailed build! Congrats👍🏻

Ludvík Kružík Autor
Thank you for your kind reactions and likes. 🙂

Ludvík Kružík Autor
Jennifer, thank you. I appreciate your kindness.

Ludvík Kružík Autor
After a forced break, I'm back and resuming work on the Gripen. 🙂

Robert Podkoński
I will be watching this project for sure!

Ludvík Kružík Autor
Robert, I am very pleased with your interest in my project. It will be similar to the Avia BH-9 and BH-11 I built some time ago.
It's just going to take me a while to get around to this project.

Robert Podkoński
I am learning a lot from you, Ludviku.

Ludvík Kružík Autor
Robert, it's a great honor. I'm happy to share my experience.

Stefan Schacht
well done 👍

Ludvík Kružík Autor
Trez, thank you for your praise and interest in my model.

The antenna on this model is made of fishing line (diameter 0,14 mm), glued with CA glue. After gluing, I painted the antenna "wires" with dark steel shade paint. The insulators are marked with a drop of thick white paint. If necessary, after the paint dries, the insulator can be enlarged by adding another drop of thick white paint.

The engine is a separate kit and can be found on Eduard's website under catalog number 648250 and the title Bf 109G-6 1/48 engine and fuselage weapons. The kit also includes a clear instruction sheet. The instructions will safely guide you through the entire engine build step by step. The instructions also include paint shade recommendations for each engine part and instructions for building the engine into the fuselage.

If you already have some experience working with resin accessories and follow the instructions when building the engine, the build is not too complicated. Complete instructions for building the engine are available on Eduard's website: eduard.com/out/media/648250.pdf.