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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #60 on: September 22, 2011, 07:09:09 AM »
After your post I start to like Otaki kit. By the way- do you have technical drawings?

I've always liked the Otaki kits. They have drawbacks, such as fairly basic cockpits and the landing gear parts on some of them are not very detailed, but the fit of every one I've put together has been very nice. Now that I'm restoring the old builds I find them even nicer than I had remembered. The exterior detail is usually very delicate yet crisp.

I don't really have any of the super-serious technical drawings on the 109, just some references and the internet. It's amazing how heavily researched this particular airplane has been over the years and how much has been written about it from a technical viewpoint.

Oh, I also forgot to mention earlier that the Otaki kit has the umbrella holder fairings molded in for the Tropical variant. They had to come off for the example I'm building.

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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #61 on: September 22, 2011, 01:07:48 PM »
My kit is coming to the closing, this is finishing work.

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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #62 on: September 22, 2011, 01:32:44 PM »
On top side of wings those squares painted in light gray... It is not real square. Some paint escaped, or it should be like that? :-think
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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #63 on: September 22, 2011, 02:06:35 PM »
Yes, paint escaped, I did not care at all. As well it is painted over I have make later some brush paint over and add some reality on kit and correct problems. Is it square I have no idea, I did not try to search images at all...

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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #64 on: September 22, 2011, 02:46:23 PM »
Ready for flat varnish and yes- I did not fix the gap on fuselage half's  :-tri  :-razz And no plans for that...

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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #65 on: September 22, 2011, 04:07:07 PM »
Good work! 109's have a visible seam on the rear fuselage anyway :)

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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #66 on: September 22, 2011, 04:41:45 PM »
This is somehow completed...

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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #67 on: September 22, 2011, 04:45:48 PM »
For all the inherent faults, the model still looks good, and you never gave up on it :) I particularly like the faded finish. Well done!

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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #68 on: September 22, 2011, 06:19:32 PM »
I agree with David. ;) Nice job! :-clap

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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #69 on: September 22, 2011, 06:21:30 PM »
I like it!!!

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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #70 on: September 22, 2011, 07:18:37 PM »
All right, thank you :)

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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #71 on: September 23, 2011, 05:36:43 AM »
Very nice finish and I really enjoy the Italian flavor. When we get back from holiday I hope to continue on a couple of my projects.

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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #72 on: September 23, 2011, 06:08:19 AM »
I hope I eill also continue ;) Thank you for kind words :))

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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #73 on: September 28, 2011, 07:32:43 AM »
A tiny update of my Otaki Gustav. No.1 sent me some good information that helped me to open the radiator outlets on this one. On later builds I may get around to dropping the flaps also, but not on this kit. I also inserted the cockpit and joined the fuselage halves as you can see. I don't know how much time I can devote to this thread for the rest of the week, but I'll try.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_8262.jpg
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Re: Bf-109 Group Build-All Variants
« Reply #74 on: September 28, 2011, 07:36:02 AM »
Nice update mate :-ok Please note that I received some German insignia decals so if you miss anything just let me know (and good chance to make build a bit official)