1:72 Eduard Bf-109G-6 (Gustav Pt. 2) in Finnish markings

Andy_W · April 21, 2024, 1:03pm

My next project is a half of the Eduard 2145 “Gustav Pt. 2” set. I’m going to finish them in Maj Eino Luukkanen (marking E) camouflage.
Till now I painted some elements RLM 02 (Gunze H70) and prepared some to paint RLM 66 (Gunze H416).

BlackWidow · April 21, 2024, 3:34pm

I’ll be here virtually looking over your shoulder, Andrzej! Everything Finnish is interesting for me. AFAIK, Eino Lukkanen is the 3rd ranking ace of the Ilmavoimat, right?

Andy_W · April 21, 2024, 4:37pm

Yes, just behind Juutilainen and Wind.

Andy_W · April 21, 2024, 6:35pm

Painted RLM 66 (Gunze H416) and RLM 04 (Gunze H413) in cockpit.

Instrumental panel from PE parts.

And the spinner painted white (Tamiya X-2)

magnusf · April 21, 2024, 7:01pm

i was tempted to do the same aircraft as you but have opted for the JG 3 machine from France 1944 and the Italian ANR-machine. I’ll keep a keen eye on your build!

Magnus

Russelle · April 21, 2024, 9:46pm

Following with interest, Andrzej

Andy_W · April 22, 2024, 7:29pm

Today I painted propeller and spinner RLM 70 (Gunze H65).

Andy_W · April 27, 2024, 6:19pm

I worked with PE parts and finally I’m finished cockpit.

After that I could glued fuselage.

At the end of the day fuselage looks like below:

Andy_W · April 28, 2024, 6:34pm

For sure I’m building Me-109

Time to check everyting, add some small parts, paint clear parts and put surfacer.

Andy_W · May 5, 2024, 6:24pm

Painting began.

Andy_W · May 12, 2024, 6:21pm

Still painting.

Andy_W · May 29, 2024, 6:02pm

Still painting:
RLM 75 (Gunze H69).

RLM 74 (Gunze H68).

Masks removed.

I need to check everything and correct some points.

Andy_W · June 16, 2024, 7:35pm

Painting done and I put the first coat of clear gloss paint.

Andy_W · June 29, 2024, 5:41pm

I hate a new double Eduard’s decals:

Now I’m going to use decals from Techmod “Finnish Air Force Swastikas and Serials 1934-45” set.

BlackWidow · June 29, 2024, 10:28pm

Ooops! That looks bad, Andy! I can feel your pain, my friend. Maybe you ask Eduard for a replacement decal sheet. I think they are very helpful. Write them an e-mail! I think it’s support@…

This mishap alo nearly happend to me when I built my Mustang Mk. IV dual combo. Since then I leave the transfer film on. It’s not really visable anyway. Only when you look very close.

Andy_W · June 30, 2024, 4:19pm

I know, Torsten. They helped me few times. But this time Techmod set will be a better solution. My friend has this set and is going to send me all needed national insignias.