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Guy Rump (grumpy4263)
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Messerschmitt BF 109 F-4 Trop Italeri I/72

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13 15 May 2021, 15:04
Guy Rump
Only just started, painted the internal fuselage and cockpit RLM 02 (Vallejo Model Air) and then added some details to cockpit and inner fuselage. 🙂
15 May 2021, 15:10
David Januska
Watching.
17 May 2021, 18:52
Guy Rump
Cockpit completed and glued on to fuselage. Main fuselage glued together. 🙂
17 May 2021, 18:53
Guy Rump
Welcome David! 👍
17 May 2021, 18:54
Guy Rump
Fuselage together. Tail and nose added. 🙂
19 May 2021, 19:29
Guy Rump
Primer added. Vallejo Model Air RLM78 added to top of fuselage. 🙂
28 May 2021, 20:48
Guy Rump
Vallejo Model Air RLM04 added to bottom of nose. 🙂
29 May 2021, 16:44
Moreno Baruffini
So far a very good job! Watching!
30 May 2021, 07:20
Guy Rump
Thanks & welcome Moreno 👍
30 May 2021, 16:34
Rui
Following. I have several 109s in my stash so one of those may be my next build. Really looking forward to seeing some of your camouflage on the upper surfaces and fuselage sides.
30 May 2021, 16:59
Guy Rump
Thanks Rui 👍
31 May 2021, 15:26
Guy Rump
RLM78 added to side of fuselage and bottom. 🙂
25 June 2021, 18:21
Mark K
Watching with keen jnterest.
25 June 2021, 18:57
Guy Rump
Welcome Mark 👍
25 June 2021, 18:59
Guy Rump
White band painted on fuselage and white tips added on to underneath side of wings. 🙂
3 July 2021, 15:50
Guy Rump
Undercarriage, extra fuel tank and air filter added. Vallejo gloss varnish added to prepare for decals. 🙂
18 July 2021, 12:27
Mark
👀
18 July 2021, 13:41
Guy Rump
Many thanks Roland & Mark 👍
18 July 2021, 14:19
Moreno Baruffini
Nice progress! I usually add the undercarriage as the last step to reduce possible damages 😉
19 July 2021, 13:49
Guy Rump
Many thanks Moreno, I agree with you but have recently tried this so that I can airbrush the varnish on both sides and avoid any marks on the underside of the wings while drying. 👍
23 July 2021, 07:08
Guy Rump
The cockpit was quite difficult as the fit wasn't the best. I now though declare this model completed. 👍

Hauptmann Karl-Heinz Krahl (25 September 1914 – 14 April 1942) was a Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. On 14 April 1942, he was shot down and killed in action in his Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-4 (Werknummber 8784—factory number) by anti-aircraft artillery near Luqa, Malta. During his career he is credited with between 19 - 24 aerial victories, all against Western forces.
Krahl was appointed Gruppenkommandeur (group commander) of II. Gruppe of Jagdgeschwader 3 "Udet" (JG 3—3rd Fighter Wing) on 21 November 1941.
24 July 2021, 13:21
Moreno Baruffini
Great job!!! Well done!!! I really like the overall finish and the perfect antenna wire!
Maybe I will add only a bit of weathering on the insignia...

24 July 2021, 14:04
Guy Rump
Many thanks Moreno, I really appreciate your comments and tips 👍
24 July 2021, 16:22
Guy Rump
Many thanks mates for all your likes and comments, they are all appreciated. 👍
25 July 2021, 14:26

Project info

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