**** DONE: GB-45 1/48 Bf 109E - BoB/Foreign Service

[Jock Tamson]

User name: Jock Tamson
First Name: Greg
Category: Intermediate
Scale: 1/48
Manufacturer: Airfix
Model Type: Messerschmitt 109E

Hi,

Here is my entry to the GB - The Airfix Bf 109E in Foreign Service. Airfix provide 3 schemes for an E-1 (Spanish), E-3 (Romanian) or E-7(Luftwaffe)

I haven't decided whether to do the Spanish one or the Romanian machine yet.

Pics:

I have built the E-4 version of this kit before and it goes together really well so i am expecting a nice straightforward build with a simple paint scheme.

Will get started shortly,

Cheers Greg

 

[Wurger]

 

[nsmekanik]

 

[fubar57]

Good one. Always like the Condor Legion markings

 

[Crimea_River]

If no one objects then I won't either but technically the Condor Legion bird doesn't fit as it's pre WW2. The Romanian one fits well though.

Good one Greg and glad you are joining in.

 

[Jock Tamson]

If no one objects then I won't either but technically the Condor Legion bird doesn't fit as it's pre WW2. The Romanian one fits well though.

Good one Greg and glad you are joining in.

Hi Andy, thanks for that. I like the look of the Romanian option, and have seen some good images of it on the Net.

I'm quite happy to go with that.

Cheers Greg

 

[le_steph40]

Hi Andy, thanks for that. I like the look of the Romanian option, and have seen some good images of it on the Net.

I'm quite happy to go with that.

Cheers Greg

I think it's an excellent idea
Some informations about your project here

 

[fubar57]

PM sent Greg​

 

[Jock Tamson]

I think it's an excellent idea
Some informations about your project here

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PM sent Greg​

Many thanks Gents, your input is always appreciated.

Got a start made last night......



As usual work starts in the pit. Detail of the Airfix kit is ok but not a patch on, say, Eduards equivalent kit. However it was a cheaper option, and looks the part once its finished.

A bit of tactical painting required before final assembly of the last few components then its on to button up the fuselage.

I hope to get more done over the weekend.

Cheers Greg

 

[Wurger]

 

[Snautzer01]

Squadron Signal, Rumanian Air Force 1938-47. pg35

 

[Jock Tamson]

Squadron Signal, Rumanian Air Force 1938-47. pg35


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Thanks Snautzer, much appreciated!

 

[Crimea_River]

Early canopy for an E-7.

 

[Wurger]

Yep.. it's a refurbished E-3 , E-7, No 64, WNr704 "Nella". What is more the winscreen had the external bullet proof glass..

the pic source: Rumanian AF 7 Grupul Messerschmitt Bf 109s

 

[Wayne Little]

Nice....

 

[Jock Tamson]

More progress on my 109. Cockpit fully assembled, painted, installed with no issues.

Fuselage joined and wings attached. The Airfix kit in some respects is like a snap fit, and i only had to run some Tamiya Extra Thin cement along the joins to secure all the main components. All good fun so far..



Thanks for looking, Cheers Greg

 

[Wurger]

Looking gret. Well done.

A note though.. IMHO the indicator panel shouldn't be the RLM02. The RLM66 is more likely especially the the kite was refurbished. ALso because of that I would say the entire cockpit interior could have been of the RLM66. But I may be wrong.

 

[Jock Tamson]

Looking gret. Well done.

A note though.. IMHO the indicator panel shouldn't be the RLM02. The RLM66 is more likely especially the the kite was refurbished. ALso because of that I would say the entire cockpit interior could have been of the RLM66. But I may be wrong.

Noted Wurger,

I did wonder about the cockpit colours, and the IP in particular. RLM02, i think, is mostly applied to early war machines. In any event i have to stick to what i have done as the fuselage is buttoned up.

For a refurbished machine it looks well worn in the photographs that have been contributed to the thread...

Cheers Greg

 

[Wurger]

I see. The pic below is of a Romainian Bf 109E and is dated 1941. It can be noticed that the IP is of the darker tone than the frame of the cockpit canopy. For sure it is netiher black nor the RLM02 that was a kind of a light grey colour.

the pic source: the Internet.

 

[Jock Tamson]

I see. The pic below is of a Romainian Bf 109E and is dated 1941. It can be noticed that the IP is of the darker tone than the frame of the cockpit canopy. For sure it is netiher black nor the RLM02 that was a kind of a light grey colour.

View attachment 570345
the pic source: the Internet.

Hi Wurger,

Thanks for adding a really good photograph to the thread, Looks like you are right about the IP.

Cheers Greg