**** DONE: GB-39 1/72 Bf109E-3 Obfw. J.Arnoldy - Battle for France to Battle of Britain

[N4521U]

It's looking mighty fine.
Did well with the curse of clear plastic!!

 

[ArmouredSprue]

Now is time to paint the frames.


For the frames I used clear decal film painted. First painted RLM02 and then RLM71.

I cut 1mm stripes to approximate length of the section. apply as per usual decal methods.

After completing, use Micro Sol to make it conform to the part.

Cut decal stripes of about 1mm and to desired length

Here you van see the inside colour showing through on the middle frame

It is a little bit of a work perhaps, but heaps better than to cut out masks for those complicated canopy frames. The final result is, by far, better than masking.



I'm now reaching the final steps of this building. Most probably the next photos will show the completed model.

To be continued!

 

[Wurger]

The idea of the decal strips is good. However there is a possibility of unsticking in time, especially at edges.. Unless you would varnish the entire cockpit canopy with a gloss clear coat..

 

[fubar57]

Interesting approach

 

[Crimea_River]

It is interesting for sure.

 

[Airframes]

Looking good.

 

[Wayne Little]

nicely done Paulo..!

 

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far!

 

[N4521U]

Oooooeee.

 

[ArmouredSprue]

Well! I call it done.

After finishing the small details and adding the missing parts . I finally got it finished.

Here are a few photos. More detailed and better quality photos to come.

I'll create another topic and post the required 6 photos soon.
Cheers

 

[Wurger]

Nicely done.

 

[ArmouredSprue]

Don e: Please follow this link to see the final photos:
****FINISHED: GB-39 1/72 Bf109E-3 - Battle for France to Battle of Britain

Thanks for following my build.
Cheers
Paulo

 

[Wayne Little]

Very Nice work.

 

[Airframes]

I agree - very nice indeed !

 

[Crimea_River]

Excellent Paulo and thanks for joint the GB. Good luck!

 

[parsifal]

went through that build like greased lightning. Great finish and I think your canopy treatment was brilliant.

well done. Hope to see you on the next GB

 

[ArmouredSprue]

Thanks all for the kind words