Did you build the AZ model 109f? I thought I saw a build of one here, assumed it was you, but can’t find it now…
@BlackWidow It’s sad dying at 45 from whatever cause, if it was today his chances of surviving had been immensely better! I do get the impression of a fun-loving person who probably liked food and drink a bit more than what was healthy. I am still astonished though how many of these men who lived very long lives, far into our times!
@phil2015 Could it be this one you’re thinking about? It’s a bif of a mix, the F (that was actually finished) comes from my just about infinite stash of Fine Molds kits while there also is a not finished AZ G-12 two seater in the thread. I think I’ll bring this one out again in the near future, using spare details from the Eduard kits. As for the AZ kits, I’m not sure they are worth the investment in time even if they are very attractively prized, it’s really difficult to bring them up to the same standard as the recent Eduard kits or the FM kits.
I better keep the tempo up, I have a boxing with a G-2/G-4 combo right besides me here on the shelf and a G-5/G-6 for pick-up at the post office today (I see it as a Christmas present from Santa and an acknowledgement of my extremely good behaviour during 2023 
).
Merry Christmas to all of you! 
Magnus
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Almost sure I will be able to finish these in time for them to qualify for the 2023 total!
Magnus
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OK! Finished enough to count towards my 2023 total. They do need isolators on the antennae and same chipped paint around the wing roots but I consider them flight worthy anyway. No reason to ground an aircraft due to a lack of paint scratches…
The early 109F of Werner Mölders…
…and Pips Priller’s 109F-4.
Kits are fun builds with loads of details and very good fit but they require care when building. One thing I noticed was that some of the edges that have been cast very thin (parts like rudder and ailerons) have a tiny hairline of flash. Easy to get rid of with a sanding stick but difficult to see before it is too late (at least when you’re 51 
).
There are of course things that can be done better (and which of course will be in these builds ) but in general I’m very happy with the general outcome of these. And they look really 109 I think!
I’m off skiing for a few days, I promise some more photos when I’m back!
Gott Nytt År! (Merry New Year in Swedish…)
Magnus
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It did take a few months but finally they’re here, the portrait photos !
Let’s once again start with Mölders’ aircraft:
And then my personal favourite, Josef “Pips” Priller (mostly due to his brewery activities ):
So, that’s it!
Magnus
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Those are some impeccable models!
And I’m coming to really appreciate your take on weathering. Maybe it’s justification for my poor weathering skills? I don’t know… 
@Spitfire Thank you so much! Regarding weathering, I have found kind of a formula that works and that gives me a result I am happy with.
Basically, I mostly use ready-made enamel washes, there are several brands available but mine comes from MiG/Ammo. “Dark Brown Wash for Green Vehicles”, “Brown Wash for German Dark Yellow” and sometimes the rather simply named “Dark Wash” are my go-to choices. I also have a bunch of different oil paints that I use to change the hue of the washes sometimes. Panel line washes work well on light backgrounds, like the lower surfaces of these builds. Add a bottle of “Enamel Odourless Thinner” and you’re good to go !
With modern, well engraved, kits, it is very easy to get a detailed look and good contrasts with a bare minimum of work (and skill ).
It doesn’t have to be very complicated with many steps, I sometimes feel that I could do even more and try/add other steps into the process but my current method gives a good balance between appearance of the model and time spent. I do prefer starting my next build over spending weeks adding that final effect to a model !
I know some people dislike those ready-made products but I do recommend them: you will get something that works and gets you started without too much fuss and you can always move towards your own mixes and concoctions later on. For the price of a small and simple model, you get a bunch of these bottles and they will last several years, I think mine have passed a decade now.
Once again, thanks for your kind comment!
Magnus
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