WIP " Lucky Ditch" Messerschmitt BF 109g-6

[Dr Force]

Thanks Steve

Ok I am around 95% complete, just need the oils to settle and finish the figures with some touching up and matt varnish, the pics are a tad washed outand the pilots trousers are still very wet so they are not quite finished!

Its taken 5 months so another slog but pretty pleased with the outcome.

Thanks for your interest and I'll be back soon with another effort.
Dave

 

[sam b]

mental good in all aspects Dave

 

[Helm]

Brilliant just brilliant

 

[Stephen Ward]

This is just great...been following this since the beginning and the results are awesome. Well done sir.

 

[Dr Force]

Thank you all so much, just makes it all worthwhile.

Currently planning project number 5!!!!

 

[Stephen Ward]

Any hints on what it's going to be, Dave?

 

[gordy]

Kick ass!

 

[Dr Force]

Steve I'm still deliberating either 1/16 DAK or 1/16 Leningrad...... I'll update soon!

Gordy, many thanks........I love this hobby!

 

[bagelman1952]

You cannot get much more realistic than that. Good stuff.

 

[housecarl]

Just excellent Dave.
Carl.

 

[Jeff T]

That is just superb Dave!...outstanding work all round there.

Cheer's,
Jeff.

 

[Steve Ski]

Well I'm impressed by the whole dio, figures, bird and all. You captured the scene with great affect Dave. Man, what a beautiful build Bro, it's great to see it all come togehter.

I like your style Bro, well thought out scenerios with life and a story that speaks to the viewer, Bravo!

Cheers, Ski.

 

[billyturnip]

Fantastic!

Roger.

 

[kiwi45]

Double fantastic.
Les

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

As we say downunder Orsum with a capital O!

 

[Richie]

Hi Dave,
Mate to quote the wife "Is that a model, I thought it was real". What more praise could I bestow on you.
cheers
Richie

A round of applause for that man.

 

[kansas kid]

Hi Dave:
I really think this project will be very creative, and
adding a crashlanded Bf-109 is a great idea. Now in your
photos of the engine detail, you circled the engine exhausts
indicating, I think, that there is a seam that needs to be
removed along the center line of each exhaust "stack". I am
an aircraft modeler to the IPMS Basic Construction standards
that goes way back to 1965. However, I do know for certain,
that the exhaust stacks for the FW 190 D-9 Dora did have a
centerline seam on each exhaust stack, as those were cast
metal. My point is, you MAY want to check out a good ref.
on the 109 as those exhaust stacks on the real "12 inches
exquals a foot" scale aircraft "model" may also have the
seams on those exhaust stacks. Just a suggestion, Podna.
But I love the idea. And the sheep. Oh Shawn, . . . it's
time for you to star, matey. We all wish you were baaaaaaaaak,
Oh Groan, that was way too corny. . . . We will pretend
to "bleet" out those remarks, Hokay maing? Good luck and break
a leg, Dave. . . . The Miami Jayhawk

 

[kagemusha]

Nothing I can add to the praise you deserve mate. Big respect and congratulations on yet another masterclass in modelling.

Regards

Ron

 

[Dr Force]

Thank you all so much for your huge compliments it is all very inspiring to say the least.

The 109 was a challenge to take apart and fit back together, the figure sculpting was very enjoyable and I am pleased with my progress in this area. My favourite part is the groundwork, just love tinkering for hours getting stuff stuck on to make it look realistic.

So I am busy sketching and will be back soon with another ambitious project lol.................!!

Ps..the weld lines are on those pesky exhaust stacks!!

 

[Barke02]

An amazing conclusion to a massive project.....well done Dave!

Can't wait to see the sketches.....

Cheers,
Jon.