Eduard 1/48 Bf 109G-5 Maj. Walter Dahl, December 1943

[speedgraflex]

Looks great, Kent! All the best.

[mustang1989]

That spiral came out terrific on that spinner Kent! Fantastic progress man.

[kahunaminor]

First decals. Some decals such as the power jack and oxygen fill points will need to go under the painted double chevron markings. So they need to go on and have a clear coat to protect them from the masking:



Whilst I was here, I added some decals to the MLG , wheel hubs, flap angle indicators, drop tank and rudder which won’t be affected by masking. I also added the JG 3 badges to the cowling:













While I await these to properly dry and the protective coat to set before I add the masked markings, I will busy myself with work on the peripheries such as weathering of the exhaust, wheels etc.

Regards,

[Stikpusher]

Is this going to be one of the overall RLM 76 high altitude escort 109s?

[kahunaminor]

Yes mate,
This one:



Regards,

[Stikpusher]

Very nice! I did not know there were the overall 76 schemes in late 1943. Nice to learn something new!

[KennyX]

She’s looking absolutely lovely. Also/ when I read “Painted double chevron markings” I got really excited. That intrigued me. I’ve been enjoying this build so far, but that’ll have me paying double attention.

[kahunaminor]

She’s looking absolutely lovely. Also/ when I read “Painted double chevron markings” I got really excited. That intrigued me. I’ve been enjoying this build so far, but that’ll have me paying double attention.

Thanks Kenny,
Sorry to disappoint but the “double chevrons” I have are incorrect size, so it will be back to decals. Maybe next time!

Regards,

[kahunaminor]

Various AK washes on the wheel wells, MLG and wheels:





Maketar masks in either kabuki or vinyl for the markings. Unfortunately the “double chevron” is too tall to use so it will be back to decals. I have picked out the masks to be used and marked them with a dot:







Fuselage masks in place and awaiting the upper/lower wings and swastikas:





I hope to get paint on over the weekend.

Regards

[speedgraflex]

Your pre-planning on the masks looks great!