Bf 109H-V54 1:32 based on 21st Century G14

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Next step was the empennage.

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The outline of the vertical tail rudder is questionable. I tried to follow some drawings which all differt slightly from each other.

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From the right side.

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Starts looking like a "Messerschmitt".

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For camoulage I decided to use light colors because of the high altitude job the 109 H would have to do.

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The pattern follows a drawing I found in "Airclassic".

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I am not too happy with acrylics. Very often the sprayguns get stoppages or spit. Problems I never had with my old Pactra enemals. Maybe acrylics tend to dry too fast.

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I am glad I didn't throw away my enamals with the advent of acrylics.

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As I know till now the V-54 never carried any guns. She looks a bit naked without them. So I added cowl MG's a "Motorkanone" and MG 151 gondalas for a nicer outfit of the old lady.

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I am glad you enjoy the thread.
After a coat with clear acrylics the decals went on without problems. The kit decals of the 21st kit are surprisingly numerous and good - in my oppnion at least.

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the decals are sturdy and handle far better than Tamiyas fragile ones. No silvering at all.

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Will have to downtone the bright crosses and letters on the fuselage.

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The instrument panel of the kit isn't a winner so it will be changed at a later stage of finishing.

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the belly before weathering while the crosses got their share of downtoning yet.

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Very nice work Michael, and I agree with your feelings about acrylic paints - they're ok, but I much prefer enamels. And the 21st century decals are indeed very good, better than in some main stream kits, and I believe they're made by 'Superscale' (were Microscale) .
 

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