Hobby Boss 1/48 Bf-109 E Trop

[ohbejuan]

Made a good start on this kit. Hobby Boss can be hit or miss, but there Bf-109 tooling from 2013 is really good for the price: $25 at my local model shop. Good detail, not quite Tamiya fit but not bad. This is the latest release in a scheme I have always wanted to do. I used a Quinta Studios cockpit detail set and the NEW MRP Aqua colors.

Needs a little filling and sanding before I prime. I don't want to ruin the rivets so I will have to be precise.

It is this kit

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hobbyboss-81793-messerschmitt-bf109e-4-trop--1613201

 

[ohbejuan]

 

[styrenemachine]

Nice!
I know what you mean about losing rivet detail. I tried to replace some on my current rig. My pounce wheel has a mind of its own!

 

[ohbejuan]

Some updates. I am about to apply the leopard print camo. I did an experiment on my paint mule that showed me what NOT to do (sticky tack is too deep and there is too much over spray

 

[styrenemachine]

I have made similar camouflage stencils. I don't trust my freehand and I like the effect. I made small tape rolls to affix and use as standoffs. I pressed them down to the gap I wanted. As they flattened they maintained that gap.

 

[BarleyBop]

camouflage stencils

Very interesting... I have a number of Italian birds in the stash that I will get to eventually... and their camo patterns look like fake-fur coats!

 

[styrenemachine]

They had some great camouflage schemes. Their smoke rings were a huge challenge for me.

 

[Edbert]

Needs a little filling and sanding before I prime

One thing about 109s, that big seam down the spine between canopy and vertical...it is supposed to be there.

 

[Jakko]

And it's slightly off-centre on the real plane.

 

[Ron2]

One thing about 109s, that big seam down the spine between canopy and vertical...it is supposed to be there.

Didn't realize that.

 

[Ron2]

And it's slightly off-centre on the real plane.

Nor did I know that!

 

[Ron2]

Some updates. I am about to apply the leopard print camo. I did an experiment on my paint mule that showed me what NOT to do (sticky tack is too deep and there is too much over spray

It's looking good! I like the 109 and 190 a lot.

 

[ohbejuan]

It's looking good! I like the 109 and 190 a lot.

Thank you!

 

[Jakko]

Didn't realize that.

It's not very visible in photos, and in scale should probably be a lot smaller than the parts seam typically is on model kits. This photo shows the reason for the seam:

The real thing was made in two halves that were joined together, much like on a model kit

 

[ohbejuan]

All done. Used the updated MRP Aqua paints. I like them quite a bit.

 

[Ron2]

Beautiful job!

 

[ohbejuan]

Beautiful job!

Thank you!

 

[Tommergun]

Daaaang, thats a beauty.

 

[BarleyBop]

...every single rivet! Amazing.

 

[ohbejuan]

Beautiful job!

thanks very much

 

[ohbejuan]

...every single rivet! Amazing.

I can't take credit for that. the Hobby Boss kit comes this way. It is not what you expect from a ~$25 HobbyBoss kit. The original tooling is from 2013 and all the variations are fully riveted. a bit of a hidden gem

 

[ohbejuan]

Daaaang, thats a beauty.

thank you so much!

 

[BarleyBop]

credit

I was commenting on how well you painted and weathered... Every rivet and seam, crisp and rendered!

 

[ohbejuan]

I was commenting on how well you painted and weathered... Every rivet and seam, crisp and rendered!

thank you! I really love weathering

 

[VegasAWACER13]

Beautiful!

 

[GCB]

Great job!

 

[Nutspank]

Outstanding! I really enjoyed this kit too - great value I think. I am building my second one. Your camo looks excellent, color contrast is just right.

All done. Used the updated MRP Aqua paints. I like them quite a bit.

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[ohbejuan]

Beautiful!

Thank you for saying so!

 

[ohbejuan]

Outstanding! I really enjoyed this kit too - great value I think. I am building my second one. Your camo looks excellent, color contrast is just right.

Thank you for the kind words.One thing I like about these MRP Aqua paints is the color accuracy is better than most other water based acrylics. So I was able to use their colors straight out of the bottle.

 

[ohbejuan]

Great job!

thanks!