1/48 Monogram Bf109G-10

[vandee]

I don't use E Bay tracking as I no longer have an E bay account...that's gone long ago. I use USPS site and UPS site.I think you are right about the Hasegawa G-10 as it never had all the parts for an Erla G-10.

 

[vandee]

The new kit is here. Off to give it a wash then start detail painting the cockpit.

 

[vandee]

I believe Revell, or Monogram, got their information for this kit from the USAF G-10 at their museum? I know the current scheme is not the planes original scheme. Does anyone know what the original scheme was for the USAFs Bf109G-10was when they recovered it from Neubiberg Germany in 1945?

 

[CATCH 22]

I believe Revell, or Monogram, got their information for this kit from the USAF G-10 at their museum? I know the current scheme is not the planes original scheme. Does anyone know what the original scheme was for the USAFs Bf109G-10was when they recovered it from Neubiberg Germany in 1945?

It was a "Black 2" from 5.JG 52 - not sure about the camo though. Source: Asisbiz

Here is a link to a good article (just follow the link in that forum-thread) about the 2 most famous G-10 in the USA and their stories. I might have a photo of the same a/c - didn't check yet. The first two US-designations were FE-124 and later T2-124.
P.S. If the above link doesn't open (it's an old article and I'm not sure is it dead or not), I'm attaching a pdf-print.

 

[vandee]

Catch 22 that site was blocked by my Maleware. The pdf file was MOST EXCELLENT! THANKS! The start of my Hungarian G10.

 

[Wurger]

 

[vandee]

BTW this is what happened to the original kit molded in green plastic.....used kit decals....why? Don't have any idea why I did this last year...even added tall tail wheel???!!! Not one of my better builds either!

 

[CATCH 22]

BTW this is what happened to the original kit molded in green plastic.....used kit decals....why? Don't have any idea why I did this last year...even added tall tail wheel???!!! Not one of my better builds either!

I know that camouflage with the dark fuselage. As per a more modern source the colours of the Reichsverteidigungsband and number are different though (different unit) and it's (probably) an Erla G-10.

You can repaint the old model if you want. It's already built.

 

[vandee]

At least I got the tail wheel right!

 

[vandee]

I'm "flying through" this build. Pun intended. The Eduard 1/48 Diana G-10 should be here soon for the Black 2 build. I am building the current USAF Museum Bf109G-10 on display in it's original scheme. See picture 6 posts above.

 

[Wurger]

 

[CATCH 22]

The Eduard 1/48 Diana G-10 should be here soon for the Black 2 build.

The Eduard model has the 2 types of tires - the 660x160 (used with the small wing bulge) and the 660x190 (used with the big one). You will need the bigger ones for the G-10 Diana.

You can compare those with the Revell-wheels which I think are of the smaller type. If you buy the Eduard Bf 109G-10Erla-kit, these bigger tires are included but not to be used so you can make a swap.
Eduard makes a resin part for this type of tire and there is a rare model for a Bf 109G-10Erla with big wing-bulges. The resin parts are there or can be purchased separately.

BTW this is the kit with the a/c you have built previously from the Monogram-one (the profile I already posted is from a different source, so questions are still possible - do not start repainting your old model): it's a G-10 Erla but with big wing bulges, tall tail wheel support and no antenna mast. The camo suggestion is very interesting!

Another kit with the bigger tires is one of the Fujimi-family Bf 109G. The Fugimi-wheels are really nice.
Cheers!

 

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far!

 

[vandee]

Almost ready to paint.

 

[Wurger]

 

[vandee]

Quick update on "other Lancaster". I doubt the Airfix one will ever see the light of day.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Nice work so far!

 

[vandee]

I masked and sprayed the RLM76 light blue. I used it also as a primer, spraying the entire aircraft that color. The top looks "skimpier" as it is only a primer for the top.

 

[Wurger]