…this 109 is modeled from the cover (and b&w pic) of hartmann’s biography: Eric Hartmann…it shows another plane (white 7) alongside Hartmann “white 1” taking off late in the war…I have always been fascinated by this a/c, primarily because of the cool-looking badge of a schythe on the nose, cutting through a red star…I cobbled the decals together from various sources and tried to replicate the early G-14:
Hartmann’s plane in same painting:
…please comment…
Looks like typical Manny to me. Spectacular!!! Hope one day my skills will beas awesome as yours, or just a fraction of yours even![bow][bow]
Still think you bought it from AI[;)]
Another nice model Manny. I like the idea of modeling from a painting etc. I’m guessing that white 7 is otherwise unknown. Also the landing gear raising sequence in the painting is a nice touch.
Paintings with multiple subjects are very interesting. Obviously the painter wasn’t there, so what informs the composition? It’s possible this is based on a photograph, but I really doubt it, based on the point of view,; its not a photo you’ll ever see.
So the painter was informed, by Hartmann? by his/her own research? There was a point to be made, I’m sure. It’d be a great GB: Wingman to the Aces.
Kind of curious that the props in the painting are a blur but the spinner is stop action. Handy for the modeler…
…interesting points, bondoman…actually I think i also have a b&w pic of “white 7” in another book along with the pilot’s name…I’ll try to dig that out and post soon…the writing in the badge is “sense” I believe…Russian?
Here is a real pic of “white 7”:
Ewald is usually a first name. Let the search begin!!
Another sharp '109, Eric! [tup]
Great work on those 109’s!
Quote:
- Colonel Erich ‘Bubi’ Hartmann, GAF
“Of all my accomplishments I may have achieved during the war, I am proudest of the fact that I never lost a wingman.”
[#ditto] Yeah, ditto that, Excellent skills you got there Manstien from the Ukraine. Truly great stuff! And to add to Hartmanns’ quote, One my friends and I use and follow, “Never leave your wingman”
Another beautiful build Eric Von. Never get tired of seeing your builds. It’s nice to see a famous ace’s wingman, good for a change of pace. One question, what is the purpose of the large antena under the left wing. Great job.
Steve
Another great work…Only question I have for you is…Original pic “Black/White” I don’t see under wing cannons.
Gumiflex
I noticed the apparent cannon discrepancy as well. Neither the art work or pic of the real a/c depicts them. Other than that, nice build of an interesting subject.
Regards, Rick
What scale is it?
…the underwing cannons are artistic license…the pods were easily added and removed in the field so I am guessing that sometimes the a/c carried them…scale is 48th…
I will continue to use my Artistic License until it gets revoked [:D].
Regards, Rick
Eric,
Another masterful built and a very interesting and unusual subject. The two a/c in juxtaposition makes a wonderful historical diorama. After all, how many of us ever think of the ace’s wingman? I can’t even name any of them from the U.S. and I think your tribute is very fitting. I truly enjoy viewing your work and aspiring to do as well on my own builds. Thanks you for sharing!
Brian [C):-)]
If I had to be someone’s wing man hartmann would be it. I see quite a bit of detail in the cockpit. I like the canopy hold. That’s alot of work in 1/48 scale. I don’t think I’ve seen this 109 modeled ever. Very nice work.
Sidure, That antanna dangling off the bottom of the wing is the morane antenna mast. It’s used in conjuction with the FUG 16 Zy radio/range finding equiptment. basically another radio antenna operating in the 38.5 to 42.3 MHZ range though.
Nice build, Eric. You do seem like someone who can handle constructive criticism, however, so here goes. I hope you don’t mind. You do have the fundamentals down pat. Your construction, attention to small details, decal work, and paint work is nearly flawless, but you also seem to be stuck in a ‘comfort zone’, and I have seen little variation in your builds that would require any risk taking or experimentation, especially along the lines of weathering. While neat and clean, to me they possess a ‘showroom’ appearance and lack much of the subtle weathering techniques and variations in tone to push them to the next level. There are some on this forum who’s work literally makes my jaw drop, and others who have shown tremendous progress in their builds through experimentation and willingness to try new techniques.
I guess what I’m saying is this…while I think your work is good, given your obvious talent it could be even better.
Uh oh, here we go with the weathering thing again…[banghead]
Hey, the man wanted critiques and honest opinions. I believe that’s what I gave him.