This is one of the projects that I am currently working on. This is my first ever Bf-109 and figured I go ahead and jump directly into the deep end and try my hand at scratchbuilding some parts. In the cockpit I used lead foil from a wine bottle to create the seat belts. I also created a seat pad by folding up tissue paper and coating it with a mix of 50/50 white glue and water. I then painted it with MM acrylics and then a wash of burnt umber artist oil and turpenoid.
I'm a little farther along now; however, I didnt take any pics of the last couple of phases. I got focused on getting parts added here and there and forgot to take pictures.
Last edited by jelliott523 on Sun May 22, 2016 11:33 am, edited 1 time in total.
Actually, no...well some of them. I used the cockpit decals and thats it. I have ordered a set of Erich Hartman decals from Eagle Decals. They should be here tomorrow. The sheet has markings for 3 different aircraft, so I will decide when they get here as to which one I'm going to go with. I'll definitely keep the thread updated.
And yes, I will be doing more 109's. I think my next one I am going to do in a US captured scheme.
You're jumping right in to hit the ground running here, aren't you? Very nice!
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
Love the scratch building. I still can't make seatbelts worth a damn. I am quite good at turning plastic into scrap, though. Beautifully done. More please.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
I really like the work you're doin' here jelliott! These little cockpits in these 109's are a blast to build because there's so much detail crammed into such a small space. They really can't help but look busy.