Bf 109G batch build 1/72, FM x3 Tam x1

[Crimea_River]

Good stuff. I run a scalpel along the panel lines of unsettled decals then reapply the setting solution.

 

[A4K]

Good idea Andy! I will try that myself if need be.

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far!

 

[Ruud]

MLG attached in the three FM 109s.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Nice looking machines.

 

[Ruud]

The 3 FMs all have their gear, antennas and little counter balances on. Damaged some paint gluing on the counter balances, so i'll mix up a little batch of lightened 76 and use the brush to repair that.

And i painted the silver for the lights. Not my favorite task.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Each time you show them they look better and better.

 

[Crimea_River]

With Vic.

 

[A4K]

Agree with Vic! All looking great mate.

 

[Ruud]

thanks y'all!

 

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far!

 

[Ruud]

drilled out the gun barrels…. i've got a headache now.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

drilled out the gun barrels…. i've got a headache now.

Not an easy task and I would have thought an impossibility in this scale.........................Very brave of you!

 

[Ruud]

i never thought i would be capable, i figured i'd just ruin the part. But having (somehow) successfully drilled out the 7.9s of the G-4 and the 20 mm and 7.9s on my E-4 in the past… i knew i had to try.

i start with a needle in a pin vise to get a little divot in the center, then enlarge it with my smallest drill bit, then turn a sharp and pointy blade to open it up.

not master class results, but i'm pleased.

forgot to add: i check to see if the needle is centered by turning the barrel on the needle. sometimes it looks centered, until i turn it 90 degrees…

 

[A4K]

Great job mate.

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Awesome job drilling out the guns

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[Ruud]

and they're all in. Cowls not glued yet.