1/32 Revell Bf-109 G-4 updated to G-6

"White 7" W.Nr.163269

by Anthony Manzoli

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This Bf 109 G-6  was flown by Oberfahnrich Elias Kuhlein, Staffelkapitan of 4, Staffel, JG. 51 

This is Hasegawa's Bf 109 kit which has been reboxed by Revell as the G-4.  Gun bulges, wheels and spinner were all updated.  The canopy was further accessories with Eagle Editions canopy accessories.  The cockpit is stock with the addition of a set of Eduard's pre painted Seat Belts.   The kit was built per instructions, the only thing is that the spinner, canopy, landing gear, and all antennas have been left off due to shipping reasons.  They will be glued in place upon arrival.   

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Painting and decals: The kit was painted by preshading the panel lines, followed by the three tone camouflage of RLM 76/75/74 which was sprayed on freehanded.  When the camouflage was dry,  I masked the tail and painted the rudder flat white.  Next I masked and painted the under cowl RLM 04 yellow.   While I had yellow in the paint cup, I also painted the gun bulges, but these would be left off until the aircraft was completely painted.  

With the camouflage completed, I allowed the paint to dry overnight and then sprayed on the gloss coat which is Johnson's Shine Magic.  The glossiness allows the decals go on without silvering.  I used Eagle Cal sheet #34 Which include markings for 4 Bf109g-s of JG. 54 and JG 51.  

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The final steps in the finish was the weathering which was a combination of a preshading, post shading,  panel lines enhanced with Citadel inks, fading of the panels, and simulated chips done with a prisma silver pencil. 

Anthony 

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Photos and text © by Anthony Manzoli