This
time I was surprised!!! Whoever designed the Me-109 G6 kit parts for the
Trumpeter must be a crazy guy dedicated to Me’s!!!
The
kit is excellent. Even if you decide to build it straight from the box the
result will be perfect. The kit includes almost everything, very detailed
parts, and only the very experienced modelers will discover additions or
changes to be made. The kit is highly recommended since it comprises very
simple construction and perfect fit.
It’s
up to you to improve the particular model with extras, such as Verlinden
resin cockpit set, Eduard photo etched seatbelts and resin wheels; in
addition, many decals sets for your beloved theme already exist in 1/24
scale.
You
can already have a look at Chris
Evans FANTASTIC BUILD, who
used the above. His final result is amazing! (congratulations Chris)
Here
in Greece
we are not so lucky, with extras! We have to order them from abroad and
wait for a long time to receive them. So I worked once again at scratch-building
everything and no
aftermarket resin or photoetched parts (except those that Trumpeter gives
for the flaps and the ailerons) were used during the construction. All
the extras were made using plastic sheet, metal, aluminium, solder and
copper wire, stretched sprue etc, according to the plans of the actual
aircraft found on the Internet and many books.
Great
thanks to my friend Thanos
Mentzelopoulos for providing various information.
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I
will not make a detailed reference about the construction, but as you can
see, the improvements are obvious. I decided to paint it in “Hauptmann
Anton Hackl”
scheme. I know guys… the under engine panel was yellow, but I like
the red
color!!! I just wanted to work on detail not following Trumpeter’s color
instructions only.
Cockpit:
All the switches and levers, plus electric panels and pilot’s harness
are scratch build. Take a close look at Pilot’s sweet girl!!!
Engine:
Although this kind of engine seems quite simple, it is actually very
difficult to represent accurately. Many extras added, replacements done,
according to the photos of the real one.
Wheels’
well:
The only conversion was the replacement of the suspension bracket with
metal tube and the addition of leather and the two holes of the well.
Canopy:
Very detailed mechanisms, all of them scratch-built.
Painting:
I used enamel colors for the whole construction and weathering is done
with pastel chalks.
Whoever
has questions is welcome to contact me! I hope you enjoy a Me-109 vs. Thano’s excellent
Greek Hurricane!!!
My
next project will be a highly detailed white Zero Sen in 1/24 scale coming in
September (still needs hard work…)
Alex
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