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Hi all,
Couldn't decide whether to re-start this kit or go with the Trumpeter Bismarck.
Decided to go ahead with the Bf 109 & wait until Jase has got further on with his build of the Bismarck, as he is obviously very knowledgeable on ships & ship kits & I have never tried a plastic battleship one before.
Hope you don't mind me following your tips & picking your brains Jase?
Anyway, made a little start on the Bf 109 a little while back but for whatever reason stopped.
I now have the base kit, an Eduard etch upgrade & an Eduard 'BIG Sin' set.
The 'Big Sin' set is mostlty reson & includes: a complete new engine (28 parts + etch), a complete MG 17 mount assemlbly (22 parts + etch) & a replacement whell set (7 parts + masks), the tyres are not weighted though?
I also have an RB Productions seat belt set & a sheet of placards.
I will put some pics up of the components shortly.
I warn you! I am a bit of a novice when it comes to resin, so maybe some of us can learn together.
Thanks for your time.
Wilfy
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Looking forward to seeing this build. I have used resin before - one thing I will say at this stage is the dust from resin is a nasty so wear a face mask when sanding and clean up the dust straight away. Can't wait to see your progress  “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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 Hi Wilfy Looks a nice kit with the upgrades, iv not done much work with resin either so will look forward to your diary regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Well finally got around to doing some pics of the what I intend to build. I haven't photograhed every sprue, but can say they are all well moulded & have no flash. The first pic is of the boxtop image, I intend to build the version flown by Adolf Galland & have a resin figure of him to display with the aeroplane (if I manage to paint it acceptable!  ) Wilfy the Sea Dog attached the following image(s):
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This next shot shows the included Eduard etch, their etch upgrade set, RB Productions seat belts & a set of Airscale placard decals (to further enhance the cockpit) Wilfy the Sea Dog attached the following image(s):
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I also purchased the Eduard 'Big Sin' set which includes loads & loads of resin upgrade parts. The first pic shows the upgraded power plant which includes a complete resin engine & various ancillary items + pipework & new cowl. The detail is fantastic. Wilfy the Sea Dog attached the following image(s):
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The next resin set Eduard describe as the 'MG 17 Mount' it is very comprehensive & includes 29 parts + etch! Wilfy the Sea Dog attached the following image(s):
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Last but not least is the wheel set, bit boring but will enhance the finished model. (Wish they were weighted though!) Wilfy the Sea Dog attached the following image(s):
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I have made a start on assembly but have to be honest & say with all the add ons it is a little confusing following 4 sets of instructions so may be a slow build. (hopefully not as slow as my SWS which is almost complete now!)
Thanks for looking.
Wilfy
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Hi Wilfy You probably already do this but with what you have in the way of etch and resin [ very good by the way  ] its best to build in sections for instance make up the engine 1st as it will go into the fuse early in the build and I know what you mean about 4 sets of instructions on loki I had the same regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy, Thanks for looking. Will definately be built & painted in sub-assemblies. The worst part is the colour photo-etch, have to make sure you assemble so far & then paint & then add the etch, should be fun!  Wilfy
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Hi All, Have made a little progress on this one. Got the cockpit side panels detailed up, was a little fidely with all the etch & wire, but I am fairly pleased with the outcome so far. Just need a bit of tidying up & some blending & weathering now. Thanks for looking. Wilfy Wilfy the Sea Dog attached the following image(s):
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Also started on the resin engine assembly (no pics though) has taken a while to remove the casting blocks, great care & patience! Do you know that the main engine block even had tiny spark plugs cast into recesses (sadly 'had' is the right tense ) Didn't know they were there so broke most of them off whilst removing casting plug!  Will probably make it easier to fit the wires though. Wilfy
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Great start Will looking forward to seeing the progress on the engine - I love engines!! - and keep up the good work, I'll be following this one and your Spitfire with equal interest mate!! 
Kev
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Fantastic start and great pics thanks J “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Keep the pic's coming Wilfy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All, Just to show I haven't been totally idol of the last year or so, here's my progress on the BF109E-4. The engine isn't finished yet, just sat in the bay & the machine guns need fitting. I plan to display it with the front cowling's off to keep guns & engine visible. Thanks for looking Wilfy Wilfy the Sea Dog attached the following image(s):
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