Messerschmidt bf 109-G10 Erla

Subject:: Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-10
Wehrmacht Luftwaffe (German Air Force 1935-1945)
JG 52 W.Nr.491446/<< (Maj. Erich Hartmann)
April 1945 World War 2
RLM70 RLM02 RLM22 RLM66 RLM83 RLM76 RLM74 RLM75 RLM23
Scale:: 1:32
Status:: Completed
Started:: December 10, 2023
Completed:: April 28, 2024
Time spent:: 200 hours as of time of completion

Kit was acquired as a door prize at IPMS USA 2023 in San Marcos Texas. Started project on 12/20 ish in 2023. Completed 4.28/2024. Ket did have some fit and flash problems. Overall it went together well. Did a lot of experiments with paint, masking, weathering. I did not enhance the panel lines on this model. Did make hinges for the canopy to open and close. Used EZ line for the antennae and cockpit closing line. Used LifeColor and scale colors primarily for the paints. Tamiya primer and paint (basic paint colors for Tamiya). Enjoyed the build. Took my time. Experimented with techniques for applying decals and using Microsolve and Microset solutions and Gloss and Flat clearcoat. Overall happy with the outcome.