Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3, 4./JG 77, Norway 1940

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May 15, 2023
Time to start my next project, which actually started as an impulse buy at my local hobby shop. This Bf 109E-3 (White 5) was flown by Obfw. Jakob Arnoldy of 4. Staffel, Jagdgeschwader 77. Stationed in Mandal, Norway during 1940.
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May 15, 2023
The venerable Tamiya kit is the what i've chosen (or rather, impulse-bought). When it comes to early 109s in 1/72, the tamiya kit is still a very solid option, even with the much more modern Special Hobby offering.
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May 15, 2023
That being said, there are a couple of errors in the painting chart: the spinner is shown painted in overall RLM70, but reference pictures show that this was only for the back plate, while the spinner itself was painted RLM21 White, which was common for JG 77 aircraft of the period. The swastika should also be further forwards, and the lower canpy frame should be painted RLM65, not RLM70. But aside from that, it's all correct.
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May 15, 2023
Cockpit painted up with a mixture of Tamiya acrilics and Mr.Hobby Laquers.
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May 15, 2023
I've accidentally destroyed the seatbelt decal, so i've replaced it with tape, which looks passable enough.
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May 17, 2023
It has been an absolute pleasure assembling this kit.
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May 17, 2023
The fit of all the parts is excellent and there are no major gaps.
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May 17, 2023
Only this minor gap above the air filter required filling.
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May 17, 2023
Also filled are two ejector pin marks on the back of each wheel.
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May 18, 2023
Camouflage painting complete.
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May 18, 2023
It has been an absolute blast painting with MrHobby laquers, very easy to use and a rock-hard finish.
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Comments

22 15 May 2023, 09:04

Villiers de Vos
Very nice reference photographs. Thank you for sharing.

15 May 2023, 09:29

Alessandro Pettinacci
Thank you very much Villiers, though it seems i've made a mistake. I've posted pictures and history of White 3, but the aircraft i intend to build is actually White 5, which is the one is the cover picture.

15 May 2023, 09:35

Alessandro Pettinacci
I've updated the album, which now only shows White 5. If anyone is interested in the original pictures, i've found them here: asisbiz.com/il2/Bf-1..way-Apr-1940-01.html

15 May 2023, 09:43

Alessandro Pettinacci
Hello again everyone, the model is now finished, tomorrow i will post more and better pictures.

22 May 2023, 20:41

Andy Ball
Great build, and if you haven't tried their G6, it's a beautiful build too.

22 May 2023, 20:45

Jennifer Franklin
Very nice build, I look forward to seeing your additional pictures.

22 May 2023, 20:56

Alessandro Pettinacci
Thank you Andy and Jennifer and Andy. I'm aware of the quality of the Tamiya G-6, perhaps i'll pick one up is a spot a good deal on it

22 May 2023, 20:59

Villiers de Vos
Very nice work.

23 May 2023, 06:39

Neuling
Looks very good!

23 May 2023, 07:11

Alessandro Pettinacci
As promised, a few more pictures have been uploaded. I have to say that i've had a tremendous amount of fun making this model. The kit was simple, well detailed, assembled very quickly and easily. Painting was a breeze thanks to the dedicated Mr.Hobby laquer paints, and the decals where the only somewhat frustrating step due to them being quite fragile. Aside from that, this might be the most fun i've ever had making a model, and i can't wait to build more. Thanks to everyone for their kind words and for following. Now comes the task of choosing my next project: something more modern perhaps?

23 May 2023, 19:12

Album info

Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 || Weiss 5+ || 4. Staffel, Jagdgeschwader 77 || Oberfeldwebel Jakob Arnoldy || Luftwaffe || Mandal, Norway September 1940 || Tamiya 1/72

Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3, 4./JG 77, Norway 1940

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