Galland Bf-109E kit progress

Here I've applied the main decals after first applying a gloss coat. The kit decals settled down nicely onto the model as did my AI replacement decals of Galland's personal markings. The thin carrier film used on the AI decals virtually disappeared on application.

My method of application is to apply a small amount of  'Mr Mark Softer' into the model surface and then carefully slide the decal from its backing paper into position. Gently remove excess moisture and allow to dry.

The swastika and kill markings come from AI Q013204 'Galland'. In this case I've used the 60 kill markings as seen in the core reference photos referred to earlier in this blog. The AI decal includes the earlier kill markings as well so you have a choice of time frame to build Galland's Bf 109E-4N, W Nr 5819 from 1940 to April/May 1941.

I tend to build allied aircraft and the Spitfire in particular so this foray into WWII Luftwaffe was a welcome change. It's not hard to see why WWII Luftwaffe aircraft are so popular with scale modellers, the Luftwaffe certainly knew how to paint an aircraft so it looked good.