Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6
Scale: 1/24
Manufacturer: Airfix
Parts used: 1 Man Army Mask Set 24DET005
Main paints used: Tamiya, AK Real Colors
0:00 To start, we look at the build ahead and plan the build. 1:34 So, we start building the engine and how we will paint it to speed up the build. 18:57 With the engine block painted satin black and the coolant tank with metals, we mask up and paint the rubber strapping and straps. 30:21 Next up, we use the One Man Army mask set for the engine makings.
0:00 To start, we add the ignition leads and the engine mounts. 11:23 Next, we put together the exhaust and paint with AK 484 Brunt Metal 18:22 Now we can add the pipework. Here we use pens for the rubber joins and clips. 23:04 Lastly, we can add the remaining parts to complete the engine.
0:00 To start off with the cockpit, we cut out and clean up all the parts and assemble the cockpit. 6:51Next, we paint with Tamiya XF-26 and a drop of white added. I did this as I didn't have any RLM-66. Then, we dry bry everywhere with light grey oils. Next, we use marker pens to add in all the details. 19:28 Now we can decal the instrument panel and again dry brush and use UV glue to make the glass dials. 29:33 Last up, it's time to install the cockpit and bring the fuselage halves together.
0:00 Next, we move on to the wings and put together the wheel wells and open up the areas for the cannons. 12:50 To speed things up, we break out the mini drill to open up the holes needed. 16:50 Now it's time to close up the wings. 21:51 With the wings drying, we move into the tail and then install the wings to the fuselage.
0:00 To start, we install the front firewall on the model. 5:26 Next, we build the radiators in the mid open position. 18:26 Now we install the radiators and the flap in position, and then the alerons. 26:27 With the winds complete, we work on the MG131 guns over the top of the engines.
0:00 To start off, we install the engine and plumb it all in. 7:55 Next, we take care of some mall builds, like the lower engine cowling, intakes, and the wing cannons. 23:39 Here we put the gun sight together using UV glues. 31:32 Last up, we test fit into the cockpit.
0:00 First up, we use the kit's own mask set to mask the canopy clear parts 9:41 We quickly see the clear part at the rear doesn't fit!! After a look in more detail, it turns out I have missed a step in the instructions. 13:13 After a bit of cutting and sanding, we are back on track, and the clear parts fit perfectly. 17:32 Next, we glue in place and mask up the interior ready for painting. 20:39 First to paint the interior color on the outside of the clear parts, so they will show that color on the inside. 22:27 Now it's time to prime the whole model with Mr Surfacer 1000. 29:39 To finish off the priming, we make a wet mix of 80% thinner to 20% Surfacer.
0:00 To start off with, we re-scribe and re-rivet the model. 13:22 Next, we put on the light blue underside color, for this, we use Hataka orange line C038 Light Blur (RLM76) 19:38 With the light blue dry, we add a few drops of white to the mix to lighten and fade the centers of the panels. 25:34 To make the wiggley line on the leading edge of the wings, we use, White tac worms as a mask before the grey coat goes down 33:38 Next up, we use Hataka C007 Grey Violet (RLM75) for the grey camo on the top. We then add a few drops of white again to lighten the panels.
0:00 First up, we mark out the camo pattern with a water-based pencil and freehand the camo over the grey. Then we add 5 drops of white to the mix and lighten the centres of panels. 17:15 Next we move on with the modelling camo on the sides of the fuselage in both the Grey and the Green.
In this 1-hour video, we look at masking paint and stencils on the model instead of the normal decals. We look at how the work and a few tips and tricks to help with lining up the masks in the right place and using markers instead of airbrushing. Big thanks to 1 Man Army for supplying the mask set. Please visit 1 Man Army @ https://www.1manarmy.be/
