Hey, i’m new to this site and new to modeling in general. It’s been at least 6 years since my last attempt at modeling (I’m 17, going on 18) . I have always like the BF-109’s and I figured that this would be the best plane to start off with (if I’m gonna build It, I might as well like it)
I’ve been searching around and havn’t reall found any interesting paint schemes so far. most of the coolest ones are much to difficult for me to even attempt. I was wondering If anyone here hs ever just came up with their own paint schemes, or mostly just stuck to historical ones?
lmk what you think, and if you have any cool looking schemes that you think I could tackle, post em!
Well there’s definately no shortage of different schemes when it comes to the 109’s! I myself prefer to keep as historically accurate as possible, but I also think that part of the fun of this hobby is the freedom it allows. If you like it that’s all that’s important. Some of my favorite models in the galleries are the “what if…'” models. It comes down to how you want it. Above all have fun![:D]
Many of the early war Bf 109E schemes were simple “splinter” (hard-edged, done with masks or a steady hand & brush) patterns of RLM 70 (black green), RLM 71 (dark green) and RLM 65 (light blue). These colors are widely available from many manufacturers, both acrylic & enamel. The majority of schemes at that time did not carry the “mottling” (random, soft-edged dots) seen on later war aircraft. If you choose a Bf 109E kit, it will probably have markings for at least one AC in this scheme.
Years ago when I got back into modeling from a long hiatus and before I got my airbrush, I did a 109. Did most of the painting with rattle cans and it turned out surprisingly good. I sprayed the underside first. Then masked off the wings and did a splinter pattern. Masked the tail and nose and sprayed my RLM 04. For the mottling I got creative. I took an old sock, cut several random holes in it of various sizes/shapes and layed this on the model and sprayed with a few quick easy bursts. Move the sock a bit, spray, move, spray, etc. The reason I chose the sock was because a regular T shirt would get too saturated with paint and may leave streaking. With a sock ( or even an old towel) the material is thicker and not likely to get as wet. You dod need to be a little careful between moving the rag as you want the paint to dry a bit so you don’t accidently smear it between repositioning. This method gave a nice mottling effect as the holes weren’t directly against the fuselage and the space in between created softer edges.
The kit I did? Hasegawa’s 109E in Galland markings.
If you want to paint your own scheme on your own model, go for it ! Thats the great thing about this hobby, If you want to paint it as accurately as possible you can do that (its impossible to get it 100% accurate) or you can paint it as imaginatively as you want. I love "what if " schemes.
I built this X-29 as an aggressor because I thought it would look cool, and have gotten a lot of comments about it.
Just remember its a hobby and should be FUN ! If different schemes please ya, go ahead.
