**** DONE: GB-37 1/48 Bf109E-4B - Helicopters / Military a/c of BoB 1940

[Crimea_River]

Thanks everyone. Kirby, some of the oil stains on the bottom were intentionally NOT pulled as I wanted to represent drips that have run slowly and dried while the aircraft was parked.

Don, I agree about the panels and thanks for the comment. ALL model kits overscale their panel lines and rivets. Though I think Eduard have the best representations on these latest kits, it's best, in my view, to keep their emphasis muted. I would say that what I have done, though subtle, is still overdone to be realistic but it's a trade off between that and having a completely uniform surface which also doesn't look right on a model either in my opinion.

Looking at the close-up of the bottom, there are some areas that I will go over with a light spray of 65 again as some of the washes were not properly removed owing to awkward access.

 

[Donivanp]

Agreed, but yours are about the best as you say, a balance. Here is a nice underside shot of what they really look like, large panels such as gear doors really are seen but a gentle touch around others. Get an oil or hydraulic leak and you see a bunch, Ie B-52 with the white under belly!

https://media.defense.gov/2016/Mar/18/2001481872/-1/-1/0/160304-F-PF238-953.JPG

 

[Crimea_River]

While I take your point Don, I'd suggest that modern supersonic aircraft paid much closer attention to cleaner, smoother surfaces than their WW2 counterparts. Thanks for the compliment.

 

[Airframes]

Good stuff Andy, and I agree, you've got it about right for a WW2 aircraft.
Far too many models are relegated, in my humble opinion, to good, rather than excellent, by over-emphasis on panel lines. I always think that, if it can be seen from thirty feet away, then fine, add it, if not, then leave it as is.

 

[Gnomey]

Great work so far Andy!

 

[le_steph40]

Great work so far Andy!

I second that !!!

 

[Crimea_River]

Thanks everyone.

 

[Wayne Little]

Sweet work Andy.

 

[Crimea_River]

I don't know what happened. I though that I posted an update but I guess my brain is getting over-fried.

Anyway, the matte coat is applied, landing gear stuck on, masks removed, and prop pressed on without glue for the pics:

It seems my target of getting this project done by the end of this weekend ain't gonna happen as I need to add a bunch of fiddly bits yet. This will have to wait til after May 5 as I'm doing a long road trip to Ontario and back to pick up my son from University.

 

[Airframes]

Looking sharp Andy - nice work.

 

[turbo]

Looking good Andy

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

Thanks guys.

 

[Donivanp]

While I take your point Don, I'd suggest that modern supersonic aircraft paid much closer attention to cleaner, smoother surfaces than their WW2 counterparts.

And yes I agree with you any WWII and for that part internal combustion engine will make a bigger mess than a Jet and the radials are going to be the worst. I still like what you have done. A Lot!

 

[Gnomey]

Looks great so far Andy!

 

[Crimea_River]

Thanks Don, Hugh.

 

[T Bolt]

Beautiful Andy

 

[Crimea_River]

Thanks Glenn.

 

[Wayne Little]

Like it lots Andy...!

 

[Crimea_River]

Thanks Wayne. Did 1100km on my road trip yesterday. Another 950 planned today.