Simon g Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I've not tried a work in progress on here before so lets see how I get on with this one. The kit looks really nice in the box . . . plenty of detail and finely done too. I'll be doing the 111 sqn machine using the kit decals. http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/meteor%20box.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon g Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Some nice detail is provided moulded into the parts, it all responds well to dry brushing and washing. Once assembled it forms a nicely complete cockpit.http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/met%20i%201.jpghttp://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/me%20ti%202.jpghttp://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/met%20i%203.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon g Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 I've made some good progress with this kit. The main airframe is together with premiliary sanding and primer complete to see if and where any filler was required, as it turned out very little was. I'm going to have he cowls loose so the engines can be viewed, I painted them in component form for fitting later, my brush painting skills so poor that I masked and sprayed the intake mesh!!. Airfix provide a stand for an engine to be displayed outside the airframe but if you use this you will end up with a very hollow looking nacelle, even with the cowl on. The wheel wells have some nice detail provided, all easily assembled as part of the wing.http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/DSC00527.jpghttp://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/eng%20comp.jpghttp://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/met%20mask.jpghttp://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/well.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Looking good so far Simon.Have you fitted the nose cone yet, and if you have did it give you any trouble? As I remember another contributor on another thread said that he found the nose impossible to fit and ended up binning the whole kit. CheersJason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Triggers Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Looking good so far Simon.Have you fitted the nose cone yet, and if you have did it give you any trouble? As I remember another contributor on another thread said that he found the nose impossible to fit and ended up binning the whole kit. CheersJason I agree, very good so far.but that binning of that kit, honestly what is wrong with some people. Imagine doing with a 1 24 mosquito at £160 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJC Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I binned mine; it's possibly my post you're referring to. The nosecone fitting frustrated me beyond belief and should not have happened with a £30+ new-tool kit from a leading manufacturer. It's a matter of scale, too (pun unavoidable). I would expect a £160 kit to fit as darn near perfectly as it could be, but my experience of a 1/48 Meteor has made me think twice about any new-tool Airfix let alone such an expensive one like the Mosquito. I spent around two hours trying to get a decent fit on the nosecone and in the event after the sanding, shaving and constant attempts at gluing ruined the nosecone and attachment area on the plane itself. It should not have happened. That said, I am looking forward to Airfix's Sea Fury and Walrus and would even consider the new Stuka as and when it comes out (all 1/48). They have those chances to prove themselves to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Some nice detail is provided moulded into the parts, it all responds well to dry brushing and washing. Once assembled it forms a nicely complete cockpit.http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/met%20i%201.jpghttp://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/me%20ti%202.jpghttp://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/met%20i%203.jpgSome really great work here. Looking forward to seeing the finished work :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Hello SimonDitto to the above comments, so far so good. When ever I start a new kit I always try and find any reveiws I can on the kit, as often gore-warned is fore-armed, so I'm greatful to PMM (Jason) for his posting on the Airfix Me 109E-4 build.Will be following this build with interest enven though I don't do 48th scale or aircraft without propellers; I have to draw a line somewhere otherwise I'll be swimming in unmade kits.Remember we do this for fun John the PomP.S. Nothing wrong with your dry brushing, you should see mine. JtP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon g Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 The comments above had me concerned about the fit of the nose so I've just delt with this area.i didn't find any real problem. I think if you haven't fitted the bulkhead flush with the front of the fuselage then it would be different, also the nose gear door obstructs as the cut out at the front of the wheel well is a little short but nothing that can't be adjusted in a few seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad Paul B Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Lovely detailing and dry brushing on the interior panels.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Irwing Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Making one myself with the exception of the nose cone the fit has been exemplary, a bit tweaking of the inner lip of the cone and the front bulkhead fettled it though. My bug bear is the decals, don't get me wrong, they are in perfect alignment, excellent colour saturation and settle down fine with Decalfix, it just could the sheet not been physically a little bigger, even using a scalpel it's difficult to get between them, and then trying to handle the little pieces after you take them out of the water is a nightmare. Moan over, and I have to commend you on your work so far. Excellent progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiracleMasks Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I'm just starting to build one of these. This is looking good 😀I'll be painting on the markings but I haven't chosen a scheme yet, I'm looking for a colourful one on an aircraft in a high speed silver finish 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon g Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Making some real progress now. Main components are all assembled, no major issues encountered long the way. I've undercoated the undersides gloss black in preparation for the silver. The yellow tail was sprayed as was the black edging. Airfix do provide decals for the edges but I feared the complications of trying to coax them round the leading and trailing edged neatly.http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/met%20af.jpghttp://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/met%20uc.jpghttp://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/met%20tal.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rael Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Looking very spic "n" span Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiracleMasks Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 It seems to me that parts E1 and E2 (the intake internal liners) are paired with the wrong intakes. So insted of E1 going in E6 it should go in E5 (the "B" option parts, I've not tried them with the A option parts)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon g Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 It seems to me that parts E1 and E2 (the intake internal liners) are paired with the wrong intakes. So insted of E1 going in E6 it should go in E5 (the "B" option parts, I've not tried them with the A option parts)?I used the 'A' option parts which seemed to go together without issue, not sure I remember now if I matched strictly using the part numbers or by eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon g Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 The main painwork is done using MrColor/Mr Hobby Acylics. The silver is perhaps a little too shiny so I will have to try to tone that down later.http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/met%20top.jpghttp://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/met%20bot.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiracleMasks Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 That is looking good 😀Yep a little bit too shiny but the camo is good 😀So did you have any problems with the nose cone? I guess not as it looks to be on nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon g Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 That is looking good 😀Yep a little bit too shiny but the camo is good 😀So did you have any problems with the nose cone? I guess not as it looks to be on nicely.The nose wasn't the best fit but most of the problem was solved by extending the opening for the nose gear so that the door didn't get in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon g Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 I finished this a while back but only just got round to taking some pictures. A nice little kit, I would build another sometime.http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/m6mm.jpghttp://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/m5mm.jpghttp://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/m8mm.jpghttp://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/gel-123/m9mm.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth_vickers Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Hey what clours did you use for the pilots seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth ONeill Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Hey what clours did you use for the pilots seat?I'm guessing a little, but MB seats are usually H85 structure, H30 cushions, H26 straps, and black and yellow stripes for ejector handles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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