Scalemates Messerschmitt Bf 109 Group Build 2020

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I should have cuted the decal in smaller part. I couldn't align correctly with the texture of the plastic part when it was in one piece. So I had to settle for the middle ground.
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November 21, 2020
The yellow pipe break when I was removing it from the sprue and it broke again when the canopy was glued. I managed to glue it back on the sidewall of the cockpit, but it was quite challenging to manipulate such a tiny part with the tweezers.
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It's the 2nd time time this happen when I apply the Tamiya Clear. I assume it's cause by some remaining water under the decals. I managed to flatten the the decals using a Q-Tips and absorbing the water that came out of under the decal.
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It became flat & smooth.
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Ready to get dirty!
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Nathan Dempsey
They are lacquer paints & I've had good results with them. Make sure you have some lacquer thinner before running them through the airbrush. I've been using the Tamiya Lacquer Thinner. Also make sure you have good ventilation. I can get away with spraying a bit of Tamiya indoors, but it is not so with the AK Real paint. Too powerful!!

15 November 2020, 21:55

Nathan Dempsey
I used IPA 70% on my first attempt and it turned to a rubbery mush but had fine results with lacquer thinner. Just be careful and check before running it through your airbrush. It is a great paint and is definitely replacing all of my enamels. I can't wait to try out that Russian Eggplant color.

15 November 2020, 22:50

Nathan Dempsey
Leave it to me to mess up a paint that can be thinned with anything😄

15 November 2020, 23:00

Guillaume Blanchet Автор
Thanks for the advices. I didn't took any chance and bought their High compatibility thinner.

16 November 2020, 00:38

Patrick Hagelstein
Great to see you joining Guillaume! Welcome! I've been using Mr. Leveling Thinner with Gunze, Tamiya, MRP and AK Real Colors with great results. I agree with Roland that a lacquer thinner makes the AK paints a bit more shiny, but also more smooth. They are very opaque, so even thinned considerably, they cover extremely well. What I like about Leveling Thinner is that it has a tiny bit of retardant in it to ever so slightly level out the paint more than straight lacquer thinner. I also find it to be not that 'hot'. Go give it a try, and above all, enjoy your build! 👍

16 November 2020, 04:40

Clifford Keesler
Missed this one, count me in.

17 November 2020, 03:28

Guillaume Blanchet Автор
The interior is almost finished. I had the yellow pipe breaking in 2 part when cutting it from the srpue 🤔. Once the cockpit was close I managed to lay it along the side of the cockpit and now it look aligned. Will post a picture later.

I'll test the AK color this weekend. Thanks for all your advices.

19 November 2020, 02:28

Clifford Keesler
A very nice looking cockpit.

19 November 2020, 04:51

Eelco Gregoire
Looks great Guillaume.

21 November 2020, 21:56

Clifford Keesler
Agree looks great.

22 November 2020, 00:31

Guillaume Blanchet Автор
I got the to painting yesterday nights. I really enjoyed using the AK colors. I really like the speed with which it get dry. It allowed me to do a lot of small layers so I did controlled the pre-shading effect better. I did got a few gloss spot because I apply too much on a spot while creating some Highlights. I will do some touch-ups today and post shading if time allow.

22 November 2020, 12:59

Clifford Keesler
I think it looks great. I will have to try those AK colors. I only have 2 bottles of them, and have only brush painted small parts with them.

23 November 2020, 02:03

Nathan Dempsey
Wow, that top color pops! I like it 🙂

23 November 2020, 03:02

Guillaume Blanchet Автор
Thanks all. I'm so far pretty impress with the AK line. I stick to them for my futur Tropical build.

28 November 2020, 19:33

Clifford Keesler
Coming along nicely sir.

29 November 2020, 01:01

Guillaume Blanchet Автор
99% done. Just need to finalized the external gaz thanks. I managed to to a little photoshoot when the sun showed up for 20 min today.

I get why the Eduard model are so popular for BF-109. Extremely detailed and with a good fit, I'm eagerly awaiting my Emil by the mail 🙂 .

29 November 2020, 20:06

Clifford Keesler
Great looking 109 Guillaume, well done. I have an Eduard Emil, haven't really looked at it yet. Maybe I should.

29 November 2020, 21:21

Nathan Dempsey
Very nice work Guillaume! I need to get one of these kits. My 109F Trop was lost when my little one made it fly.

29 November 2020, 22:29

Neuling
Good work with beautiful colors. Greetings from Regensburg, home of the Messerschmitt!

30 November 2020, 08:55

Spanjaard
very nice job!

30 November 2020, 09:11

Guillaume Blanchet Автор
Thank you all. It's was a very fun build & I'm please with the result. I'm happy to see people like it too.

30 November 2020, 14:22

Jim J
Very nice! Congrats!

1 December 2020, 03:41

Rui S
Very well done 👍

13 December 2020, 21:23

Guillaume Blanchet Автор
Thanks guys, Happy you like the result. The last months experience is starting to make the pre-shading better and the whole process of model building more enjoyable as I can relate on old experiences instead of interpreting Plasmo's (& others) YouTube videos.

13 December 2020, 23:35

Patrick Hagelstein
As useful as all those YouTube channels may be, there is no better way of understanding the techniques of this hobby than diving in head first. One might hit his/her head once or twice, but the learning curve tangent from doing so, is worth it. And looking at your comment, the most important part is true as well, you're getting more enjoyment out of it. 👍

15 December 2020, 19:34

Clifford Keesler
This one is my favorite of your builds. It just turned out beautiful.

19 December 2020, 01:53