1st PLACE BEGINNER: Bf 109 E-4 Helmut Wick JG 2 Oct 1940 BoB group build

[javlin]

A FINE effort there Karl!! and the fact its all hand painted even adds to it more Cheers

 

[rochie]

many thanks Kevin

 

[Crimea_River]

Looks like Wick was a bit heavy with the pastels on the MGs.

Good observation Karl!

 

[B-17engineer]

Nice Karl!

 

[Airframes]

The Luftwaffe paint finish was a smooth, semi-matt, and resistant to staining and wear, in general. The ID colours however, on the cowling, were applied with a distemper-type coating, removable by washing with petrol (Gasoline). This finish was very matt, and extremely sensitive to the slightest stain. Any muzzle blast would very quickly discolour the surrounding areas, having the effect of burning in to the distemper, making the staining look even worse.
There was a particular exercise I was on, when our Land Rovers received a distemper wash. After firing only a few short bursts from a GPMG, it took about an hour to get the effing stains off !!

 

[lesofprimus]

Once again, excellent work on her Karl, ur best effort so far I think...

 

[Peebs]

Great work Karl!

 

[Matt308]

Wow that is superb! Well done man!

 

[kgambit]

Love it Karl. Nicely done.

 

[rochie]

wow i'm a bit overwhelmed at all the praise, many thanks to you all once again

 

[rochie]

wow i'm a bit overwhelmed at all the praise, many thanks to you all once again