1/48 Hasegawa Bf 109 K-4 JG 77 "Bodenplatte"

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1/48 Hasegawa Bf 109 K-4 JG 77 "Bodenplatte"

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Here's a commission build I thought I would share over here. It's the 1/48 Hasegawa K-4 in 9/JG 77 markings, namely Werk number 330204 "White 1", which participated in Operation Bodenplatte on New Years Day 1945. On the mission it was piloted by Lt. Herbert Abemdroth where he was downed by flak and POW'ed. My research revealed that White 1 was actually White 13, but the "3" was painted over in the RLM 82. Apparently the Luftwaffe were superstitious as well.

What can be said about the kit. I've built many. In my opinion, its still the best F thru K 109 in this scale, or perhaps I'm just used to it. It could use a cockpit upgrade, or at least some PE in there. This one got a CMK cockpit (which was provided along with the kit) and it was a challenge to fit. In future I'll stick with True Detailsor PE here. I added Ultracast wheels and Quickboost exhausts. The markings were a mixture of Superscale and the kit. For added realism I drilled out the motorkannon and MG barrels, added wire to gear legs, and made a new DF loop from fine wire. The kits's instructions have the drop tanks deleted, so apparently the K was void them. My research said Bodenplatte JG 77 planes had them, so I added one.

The paint was RLM 81/82 over 76 in Gunze Aqueous. This was unusual for me as I'm used to the 74/75 over 76. It's weird seeing a green 109. I'm pleased with how it turned out. This was my first attempt at replicating European ground in the winter. I did it in my usual manner then added some Woodland Scenics Snow I bought the other day. To make it look less powdered sugar-like, I sprayed the white with gloss to simulate wetness. I still wanted a donut afterwards,so I may go back and dirty it up more.

That's it. Comments welcome.

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Beautiful work, well done!

Amazing (and also desperate) story the entire Operation Bodenplatte

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:shocked: Incredible build!!! Very nice! :shoutout: :shoutout:
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You're the master of the ONE-O-NINE. Once again a stunner. :shoutout:

Would love to see a pic of your entire collection one day.
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nice scene and a excelent Bf109, congratulation
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What's really incredible to me here ,as with all your builds, is your ability to pull these kinds of builds off in such a short period of time. You've really got your "A" game goin' there Joe and your 109 here is a prime example of that.
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Post by Gary Brantley »

Man, that's a beautiful model Joe! Once again, a master-work from a master builder. Very inspiring indeed!!
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Post by BorgR3mc0 »

Excellent build Lawdog, I think this will make your client very happy.
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is "neat-o-reeno" a word?
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!"..
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Post by Gary Brantley »

LyleW wrote:is "neat-o-reeno" a word?
It is now Lyle! It is a neat-o-reeno model isn't it? :shoutout:
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