Bf-109 E3, Hobbycraft 1/48
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Stikpusher
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Bf-109 E3, Hobbycraft 1/48
another of my older builds to help repopulate the forums here. Hobbycraft's 1/48 Emil 3, built straight OOB and marked with decals from Aeromaster for JG-53 during the Battle of France/Battle of Britain as flown by Oblt vonCramon.
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scorpiomikey
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Re: Bf-109 E3, Hobbycraft 1/48
Very nice.
Is it just me, or do the legs look a little long? I dont have alot of experience with 109's though.
How did you find the decals? Ive never worked with Aeromaster decals before.
Is it just me, or do the legs look a little long? I dont have alot of experience with 109's though.
How did you find the decals? Ive never worked with Aeromaster decals before.
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Re: Bf-109 E3, Hobbycraft 1/48
Until you mentioned it, I had not noticed that aspect in all the time. I always thought that early 109s did have thin looking landing gear though. I personally really like Aeromaster decals. I have never had any problems with them in all my years of using them.
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VanceCrozier
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Re: Bf-109 E3, Hobbycraft 1/48
Nice looking Emil, you don't see a wrap-around band on the cowling very often. Also proof that a decent model can indeed be built from a Hobbycraft kit. (Wait, is this where you chime in and tell me everything was replaced by aftermarket resin??)
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Re: Bf-109 E3, Hobbycraft 1/48
LOL! 
No siree... this was built straight OOB, and only the decals were Aftermarket. To me, Hobbycraft is like Revell of Canada- no respect 
But I have built plenty of their kits, and they are nice enough... with a litle extra effort they can really shine.
No siree... this was built straight OOB, and only the decals were Aftermarket. To me, Hobbycraft is like Revell of Canada- no respect But I have built plenty of their kits, and they are nice enough... with a litle extra effort they can really shine."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."
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VanceCrozier
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Re: Bf-109 E3, Hobbycraft 1/48
No disrespect taken sir! I built their 1/48 Seafire, could've been a quick (if not totally accurate) OOB build - did I post that up at the old place? I'll have to re-post later. Anyway, could've been... I chopped off the nose & replaced with resin, and added some aftermarket details. I also have a Vampire in the stash I'm hoping to get to shortly.
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Re: Bf-109 E3, Hobbycraft 1/48
LOL! I know what you mean... You can build them quick OOB, and have a model that looks like the given subject aircraft, or you can trick them out a bit and have a real nice kit for a still good price. My Hobbycraft stash is pretty sizable- Hurricanes, Vampires, Hawks, Peashooter, Bearcat, 109s, La-5, Airacomet, Corsair, Ar-234, Migs.... and many more.... 
If I do jump into that 1946 GB, it will likely be with a Vampire Mk.I.
If I do jump into that 1946 GB, it will likely be with a Vampire Mk.I.
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