Gerry
Staff Sergeant
This is my finished build on the large scale Trumpeter Trop. The kit in the box is actually a G-2 with a lot of modifications needed to convert it to a F-4, particularly the angled wheel wells in the kit, the incorrect canopy and various vents and hatches on the fuselage that needed removal/repositioning. I also did a fair bit of enhancement in the engine bay including scratch-building oil tanks and extra wiring and plumbing.
The aircraft I choose to depict is Bf 109F-4 Trop, 6.JG3, W/No 10019, Gambut Libya Nov 1942, piloted by Lt. Josef Fritz. The scheme and decals were included in the kit. I understand that there is some discussion as to whether this scheme is accurate but looking at the available evidence I believe it is. I used lead wire for the aerials and they seem to have sagged a little (under their own weight?) since i installed them. I'll have a look at replacing them with fishing line, later.
Please forgive the makeshift background.
Gerry
The aircraft I choose to depict is Bf 109F-4 Trop, 6.JG3, W/No 10019, Gambut Libya Nov 1942, piloted by Lt. Josef Fritz. The scheme and decals were included in the kit. I understand that there is some discussion as to whether this scheme is accurate but looking at the available evidence I believe it is. I used lead wire for the aerials and they seem to have sagged a little (under their own weight?) since i installed them. I'll have a look at replacing them with fishing line, later.
Please forgive the makeshift background.
Gerry
