**** DONE: GB-70 1/32 Bf 109E-3 - WWII Spanish Civil War to Fall of France

[Crimea_River]

They look very plush. Pilots will be happy.

 

[A4K]

Looks great Don

 

[Donivanp]

They look very plush. Pilots will be happy.

Anything for our pilots!

 

[T Bolt]

Looking good Don!

 

[destrozas]

Looking good Don!

+1

 

[Donivanp]

OK test fitting the fuselage halves and re aligning as needed (a quite a bit of that),,,,,

the gunsight but not mounted yet...

right half of the fuselage.

 

[A4K]

Nice!

 

[destrozas]

Perhaps add a little weathering to the interior, some shade, a bit of dirt here or there, a chip, a little dust in the corners—just to say something, because it's a great piece of work in itself.

 

[Donivanp]

Perhaps add a little weathering to the interior, some shade, a bit of dirt here or there, a chip, a little dust in the corners—just to say something, because it's a great piece of work in itself.

I did a bit but wasn't sure I wanted much as these are fairly new birds at the time. Bf 109E-3 in the Spanish Civil War would be hot of the production line, low hours and pre war so should be top notch condition.
My thoughts, maybe I'm wrong, nope, not me, wrong!!!!! Haha NEVER!!! There coming to take me away, haha hoho hehe! To the funny farm!

 

[destrozas]

The truth is that here in Spain they operated from makeshift airfields, mostly dirt fields except in the north where they were grass. They usually took off with the cockpits open to improve forward visibility, so they were quite dirty inside after only a short time in action. That's why I mentioned it. And as you rightly say, the planes were quite new in '38 and could hardly have been dirty at all. There's always that one time it's brand new...
As for the asylum, well, where do you think I'm writing from?! Ahahaha

 

[A4K]

Couldn't decide between an 'informative', a 'like' or a laugh for the last bit Sergio, but I like to laugh whenever possible (to preserve my own sanity...) so that's what you got!

 

[fubar57]

Evan, A4K Sometimes I can't decide which is the best to use so I made up a "Rob". Feel free to download and use it for those special occasions

 

[Donivanp]

The truth is that here in Spain they operated from makeshift airfields, mostly dirt fields except in the north where they were grass. They usually took off with the cockpits open to improve forward visibility, so they were quite dirty inside after only a short time in action. That's why I mentioned it. And as you rightly say, the planes were quite new in '38 and could hardly have been dirty at all. There's always that one time it's brand new...
As for the asylum, well, where do you think I'm writing from?! Ahahaha

Oh you're my neighbor

 

[Donivanp]

The truth is that here in Spain they operated from makeshift airfields, mostly dirt fields except in the north where they were grass. They usually took off with the cockpits open to improve forward visibility, so they were quite dirty inside after only a short time in action. That's why I mentioned it. And as you rightly say, the planes were quite new in '38 and could hardly have been dirty at all. There's always that one time it's brand new...
As for the asylum, well, where do you think I'm writing from?! Ahahaha

Very good information, not sure I can do much for the cockpit at this time but I'm going to do another one soon. I'll remember this for that

 

[A4K]

...and I'll keep it in mind when I paint the Hawk Major cockpit. Gracias Sergio!

 

[Donivanp]

Ok so just because it 1/32 scale doesn't mean so sadist aren't in the drawing room.....

The gear well uses a piece of vinyl for the covering.

Flap and aileron

Leading edge slat (top of wing)

Look at the pin in the yellow box, yes it went flying from my tweezers.

It says it all SADISTIC it should be in bold capssssss....... But it did fly well.

Upper and lower wing mated (port I think)

Bottoms up!!!!

Pin be dammed, I found some wire I think (we hope) will dod the job.....

 

[A4K]

Great stuff Don - not easy by the looks!

 

[fubar57]

Not a fan of fiddly

 

[Crimea_River]

Fiddly in 1/32 = Impossible in 1/48

 

[Donivanp]

Fiddly in 1/32 = Impossible in 1/48

Or 72