more photos of Galland Bf 109

Here we have a few more photos of the completed model. Please don't copy the flattened tyres, they are way overdone! Looking at these photos reminds me that models can capture something of the essence of the real aircraft and the man who flew it.

The greyscale version of the first photo provides an interesting comparison with one of the the core reference photo's of the real aircraft (see earlier in this blog for these core reference photos). Both photos show the aircraft from a similar angle and match up pretty well.

Thanks to those who have provided a wealth of information and comment on Galland's 109's. There are some (many!) questions on the camouflage and marking of Galland's 109's and W Nr 5819 in particular that remain unanswered. This is why the AI's 'Galland' mini decal has various option choices, its up to the modeller to decide which he considers is the accurate version. Ahhh if only we had some large, clear colour photos to help clarify matters and make the life of a decal producer so much easier!

I've been asked what colours I used on the model and which brand/s of paint I use. For the most part I like to use Tamiya acrylic paints as they are readily available, good quality, well priced and have a wide range of colours. I tend to mix my own colours and don't rely on a paint manufacturer to tell me what colour for example RLM 65 looks like. I've yet to find a paint manufacturer who has got it 100% right when it comes to Luftwaffe RLM colours. For information on this topic  Michael Ullmann's book 'Luftwaffe Colours' is an excellent starting point.

Galland Bf 109 model completed

Here is the completed model of Galland's Bf 109E, W Nr. 5819 using a mix of kit and AI decals. I modelled the kit with the flaps down as depicted in the primary reference photos (see earlier in blog) but left the ailerons in a neutral position.

Unlike many modellers I don't bother with super detailing the cockpit particularly in this case where the cockpit canopy is closed. For me, the main point of interest in the model is its overall shape and appearance not the micro cockpit detail.

The main wheel tyres have been flattened a bit too much, though it looks better than having no flattening at all. I'll take some better photos in natural light next weekend.

New AI Decal released!!!

"Recently zer RLM (Reichsluftfahrtministerium) instructed Aero Imageworks to design und print  zis decal sheet . Ve have now been ordered to immediately release zis decal for sale to all good Luftwaffe modellers verldvide."

Ve must obey Orders!!

Sieg Heil!!!

Aero Imageworks Galland Mini Q013204