Bf 109G-6/R6 "Heinrich Bartels, Red 13"
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16 August 2019, 09:48
Holger KranichThese eduard kits are just a joy! Wich gun is under the wings? 151/20?
16 August 2019, 10:17
Slavo HazuchaNever enough Eduard 109´s on the table? 🙂 Nice start, particularly like the instrument panel 👍
16 August 2019, 10:44
Michael HickeyThanks everyone for your pleasant words, Holly, she'll be armed with 2 20mm MG 151/20 Gun Pods.🙂
16 August 2019, 12:21
Michael HickeyFinally got some color on this 109, tomorrow I'll put a gloss coat on her and then leave her for a week before putting decals on.
8 September 2019, 05:06
Slavo HazuchaInteresting pattern on the wings indeed- not sure I've even seen this one before... Coming on nicely, keep up the good work 👍
8 September 2019, 06:46
Michael HickeyAfter leaving this kit to sit to one side for a week I've now finally got the decals on. Next a gloss clear coat in prep for a wash.🙂
19 September 2019, 05:07
Michael HickeyThanks Lode & Stephan, unfortunately Lode, I'm disappointed myself that I have to wait so long. I used to do the decaling then when that was finished do a clear coat of gloss and then the next day do a wash over the whole model. I think I was playing with fire and was lucky to get away with that method for so long, now it's better to just wait the week. Besides I've got plenty of other stuff going on at the work bench.🙂
20 September 2019, 02:49
Holger KranichBut I have just one question please. Whats up with the camo and the Slat on port side?
20 September 2019, 22:44
Michael HickeyThanks Holly, never noticed that before, I'll have to fix it up before going much further.😢
21 September 2019, 04:45
JensHello Michael, the Marton of relaxation has got color 👍 very nice the pattern of the wings 👍 The Bartels his machine has been issued around 1970/75 near Bonn "Werner Griebig Missing German fighter pilots ... engine book - Publisher "until the day he was considered missing like so many pilots of those years 🙁
Your pictures lure me "should I do", let's see, until the exhibition in Chemnitz I have other work in progress, but in the new year .... 😄
21 September 2019, 04:57
Michael HickeyThanks Jens, it pleases me that you are tempted to do this scheme. My 6 Bf 109G-6's from 7./JG 53 with the "Cartoon Characters" painted on each side of them are also coming along with colour. These I'm very excited about.😄😄😄
21 September 2019, 07:24
Michael HickeyThanks Slavo, the spinner's spiral is a decal, it took 2 attempts with the first decal ending up in the bin.
21 September 2019, 23:33
Michael HickeyThanks James & Lode, well after stuffing the first attempt the second attempt was much easier. First I use Microscale Micro Set to wet the spinner, then I lay the decal paper very close to the spinner and lay it on, then I use Microscale Micro Set to soften and push the decal around using a toothpick. I keep on using the Micro Sol to soften the decal and to settle down. It has a couple of very small wrinkles but I can live with those.😢
25 September 2019, 11:09
Michael HickeyYou're welcome Lode. James, I start from the tip and just let it wrap around the spinner and make the necessary adjustments.
26 September 2019, 07:23
Holger KranichThere is one thing that cought my attention from the beginning. The left wing camo and the not camoed slat. But i suppose it is straight like the original?
26 September 2019, 07:30
Michael HickeyHey Holly, that area is all fixed up now, I even painted the exposed wing interior RLM 02 just like it's supposed to be.🙂 Thanks for letting me know.
27 September 2019, 06:56
Michael HickeyI've just finished the wash on this bird, now I only need to do the undercarriage and canopy and other small bits and pieces, should be finished in the next 24 to 48 hours.🙂
27 September 2019, 06:58
Michael HickeyFinally got this one finished in the last couple of days or so, now it's time to move onto those six Bf 109G-6/R6 JG 53 aircraft.🙂
6 October 2019, 04:34
Jim JWhat a great job! 👍 That's a really snappy scheme - the sawtooth camo on the wings, gray combined with the white trim and red markings. Excellent execution. Nice weathering as well.
6 October 2019, 05:31
Michael HickeyThank You all for your encouraging words of approval. it lets me know that I'm doing something right with my 109's.🙂
6 October 2019, 09:37
Album info
This Bf 109G-6/R6 will be done in the markings of W.Nr. 27169, flown by Fw. Heinrich Bartels, IV./ 27 JG, Kalamaki Airfield, Greece, Sept - Oct, 1943.
