Galland's Bf 109s

[Crimea_River]

Maria posted one in post 44, copied below.

Also the one in Chris's post #130 above the text is his "special". Just cropped off that picture on the left side above the crank is the blister for the cowl guns. I have a slightly wider pic showing it.

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Andy, that's the pic I have - saved me looking for it! Also got pics of his F6/U with the wing cannon.

 

[P-40K-5]

sweet. thanks guys. will be very helpful for my 1:5.5 scale "Special" I'm going to be doing.
also doing another one of H. Petzschler ship.

 

[Gerry]

What a great thread! Unfortunately I don't have any visual material to contribute, only questions. I am researching Gallant's 109s, with a view to building the 1/32 Matchbox Bf 109E-4. I don't have a great deal of knowledge of the 109 and its various marks and I have no "hard" references, books, pictures etc., so my research is is largely internet based.

This thread is a real jewel and I have been following it for the last few weeks. I am astounded with the depth of knowledge shown by the contributors and their generosity in sharing their superb references with the rest of the forum. There should be everything here I need for the build, however, because of my lack of knowledge on the subject I am still confused and was hoping to clarify some of the issues.

I don't want to dilute this thread, so I was wondering whether I should post my questions on this thread, or start a Build Thread and pose my questions there?

Any suggestions would be welcome.

 

[Airframes]

Probably better in a Build thread in modelling.
Also, if you have a look in the BoB Group Build threads, you will find my build of the Matchbox '109E, which might help, and there is also another thread of mine with a review of the kit compared to the old (and still current, but overpriced) Hasegawa kit, plus yet another thread on refurbishing a Matchbox 1/32nd scale which was over 25 years old when first built.

 

[Gerry]

Thanks for the prompt reply, Terry. Will start a thread in The 'Start to finish builds' section in the next day or so. Will call it 'Galland's Bf 109E-4, 1/32 scale' or something similar. Hope you and some of the contributors to this thread will check it out and maybe give me some guidance on the markings.

I've found the BoB Build very informative, (lots of 109s!). Came late to it but have already bookmarked your 'White 6' build (most impressive) and your kit comparison review along with Wurger's build of the Airfix 1/24 Scale 109E as my template for getting the structure accurate. I have also bookmarked 'Ozhawk's' 'Hans von Hahn's' build as a fallback, if the Galland build doesn't work out. Haven't been able to locate your old Matchbox Refurbishment thread yet. Can you recall what section you posted in?

My next post will be in the new thread.

 

[Crimea_River]

Just watch somebody respond to your separate thread with a link to this one!

 

[Airframes]

Yeah!
Gerry, pleased to help in whatever way possible. Ignore all the decals and paint instructions in the kit for Galland's kite, they're very inaccurate! Plenty of refs for his Es though, just shout when you're ready.
far as I remember, the thread on the refurb is in Start to Finish builds, titled Messerschmitt Makeover, and is around page 5 or 6. It was done last May.

 

[Gerry]

Thanks, Crimea River (sorry, don't know your name) Terry. Have started a thread in 'Start to Finish Builds'
<http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/start-finish-builds/gallands-bf-109e-4-1-32-scale-27756.html#post756165>
and have posted some profiles with some questions.

 

[Njaco]

Some profiles and artist renderings - unknown sources except two profiles from "Hitler's Luftwaffe" by Bill Gunston.

 

[Crimea_River]

The model (diecast?) looks very wrong.

 

[imalko]

I believe this is a paper model, like those Wojtek builds. But true, doesn't represent too accurate look of Galland's crate. Neither do the first two profiles for that matter. I remember seeing them in an old book while looking around one antique bookstore in Belgrade years back. Probably the same book which Chris mentioned.

 

[Gerry]

Najco, If you posted those drawings in response to my questions, thank you. I found the 2 yellow open spinner illustrations very interesting, and they seem to be pointing to where I want to be. I've just started my build in the 'start to Finish Builds' thread, hope you'll look in on it at some stage.

 

[Njaco]

I've been watching it and it made me realize I had a few more pics. Be aware as you can see by the profiles, many 'assume' what his plane looked like. I would follow the actual pics posted throughout.

 

[Njaco]

not exactly a Bf 109

 

[BikerBabe]

Hi again guys.

Got me another Airfix 1/48 109, the next project's going to be 4/JG51 Mölders' 109.

 

[Crimea_River]

Maria's hooked!

 

[Njaco]

Gotta check out the Moelders thread then!

 

[BikerBabe]

Ayup!

 

[Gnomey]

Good stuff guys!