:-) This is the last of the 3 Amigos, a trio of Messerschmitt Bf 109Es that I haf been building for the Luftwaffe group build. This is a Bf 109E-7 Trop flown by the legendary, Lieutenant Hans-Joachim Marsielle, his exploits with 3/JG 27 earned him the nickname "Star of Africa".
This model is the Revel boxing of the Hasegawa 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 109E. There are some subtle differences (improvements), notably the the tailplane comes up to the hole through which they connect, in the rudder, and under nose inlet/outlets are open. The etched steel is not included, but that can't be seen in the originals anyway. A relatively cheap and simple kit, unless like me you choose to close the canopy cos there is quite a bit of material to remove for this to happen.
The model is finished with Xtracolour paints, RLM 78 undersides, RLM 79 and 80 topsides. After the decals a coat of Klear then I sprayed a well thinned and misted coat of Medium Sea Grey, this to replicate the bleaching effects of the sun. Then another coat of Klear, then the wash, Warm grey and Raw Umber artist oil paint on the undersides, more Raw Umber added for the topsides. The panel lines on the top of the wings are not particularly well defined so several attempts were made to get the wash to stay put. This would have been posted yesterday but I had real problems attaching the antenna wire, for some reason it just didn't want to play. After several more attempts this morning I finally won, phew :-)






The 3 Amigos


MAL

This is one of the reason's why I don't get any building done!!! I'm too busy drooling over the beauties that are shown here!!!

Nice work!!! (Even if they are Geman....)

Nice lookin' stuff Mal.

Not surprised! Your models are quite beuatifull and detailed Mal, very good looking and not too weathered, real good indeed!
I don´t you post a topico showing all three together, just for comparisson...
Cheers and keep modeling...

= (MJ, staring blankly at screen, wondering if all his modeling skill and talent is equal to that found in Mal's left index fingernail...)

Mike

what can I say anymore....another beautiful planes from Da Plane King.

what can I say except "WOW" great work........... :-)

GREAT MODEL AND EXCELLENT WORK - CONGRATULATIONS

ROBERTO

Well done mal !
You're still impressing us !

Great examples of the Emil schemes. I always thought that H>J> Marsailles was yellow 14. I've got a two tone F model built, don't know about his early stuff. Loved the pictures and especially the trop version

Really great models, Holdfast. I love the colours used and the camo schemes look brilliant. Although Ive never built a plane these do look tempting! Thanks for sharing them with us!

Mal,
The Amigos look great !!! Have you thought about doing one of those 32 scale Hornets????

:-) ladymodelbuilder


No, Penny, I haven't, but take a look here:
32 scale Hornet wanted

blaster76



Yes Marsaille's F model was yellow 14:

Mal

Mal......

Will you stop this... I really are getting out of comments now I don`t know what to say...

Errrhh think think think ahh well let`s throw in on old cliche then you probably never ever have heard this from me :-) Really great job dude I love the planes nice clean built and an even better paintjob your camo came out very good I love it.

Awesome...............

How long does it take you to complete a model? It seems like you're a modeling factory! One after another....or had you built these already?

wow again, more awesome ac, you so some great work

Bender

Fritz


The 3 Amigos where all started 1st January, this E-7 Trop is the last to be finished. The 109F was already completed, just confiming blaster76 comment about yellow 14. Most of the other pics of models I have posted were started, to some degree when I joined Armorama. I have more nearing completion, if you like this little Emil I think you will love the next desert scheme aircraft I post. One of my favourite models, like the rest has actually been in limbo for some time. Fritz, the real reason I am finishing all these models is, as I have said several times before, but don't mind repeating, Armorama and the wonderful cummunity here :-)
Stay tuned for the next instalment :-)
Mal

Well a big salute Lt. Col Holdfast,
on a very well finished ME-109 , just seeing it inspires me to do my old 1/32 scale Matchbox kit that I've had for a while. Keep up the good work, it will help to inspire others no doubt, as it has me. I truly long to be as good as some of the model builders whose kits and dioramas etc. are shown on this great site. I have a task set out to achieve but look forward to trying.
Regards,
Pte. Stormin (Kenny).

Your usual incredibly high standard Mal. Nice 1 matey

Kenny
Take a look at my feature on the Bf110G-2 Here
I don't claim to be an expert, but this will give you an insite into how I did it. PM me, or add a comment and I will try and help :-)
Mal
PS Where abouts in the UK are you?

you piss me off...
those are some great looking birds!

:-) errr, thanks Greg :-)
Mal