I´m trying to build my second BF109, this time is a G14. I need help to find references for a winter camo.[?] Also the lines in the fuselage, Do I have to paint after or before that I paint it?
Ramon. Mexico.
Ramon
I am just decaling my G14 at the moment.
First I sprayed the entire kit white which acted as a primer as well as a headstart on the topside colour ( car paint spray can)
I then went over the panel lines with an airbrush with black paint .
then I should have sealed the whole thing with varnish but didnt.
Then I airbrushed the underside light blue and the top with white until i got the shade of grey that I wanted around the panel lines then - gloss varnish car spray and decals.
when thats all sealed I will go over the panel lines with a wash and hopefully post a photo when it’s finished
Thanks Oggy!! I will send to you a picture when I finish!!
Ramon
I painted mine a little differently. First, I painted the underlying camo. Next, misting coats of white were applied, trying not to get an even coat. Future, decals, Future, wash & dullcoat finished the camo.
Hope this helps.
looks great pix!! i want to do something like that but am scared about those nose maskings…i have eduard’s mask set but am not convinced![B)] how did you do yours?
thanks for sharing.
nick
Another masterpiece Pix! I’ll have to try one of them too and only hope it turns out half as nice as that one.
looks great pix!
have to add that to the build pile.
Thanks Pix, you gave me a great idea!!
Ramon
Thanks for the compliments, nick, trupr, obiwan, & RBMODELISMO.
nick - the cowl markings are kit decals (1/48 Hasegawa) for Hartmann’s bird. They went on really well.
RBMODELISMO - the winter camo, done this way, isn’t difficult, its just time-consuming (painting the underlying camo first, then overspraying) Looking forward to seeing yours !
The following link is to an article I wrote explaining my painting process for Eric Hartmann’s white G-14.
Let me know if you need any further help.
Regards,
Anthony
http://modelhangar.virtualave.net/Bf109G14.htm
i think pix has the right idea. i have seen other posts of his and i believe he has done his homework. [:D] Historically correct i believe. Let’s see some finished winter camos, I am sure they will all look good.
Rumor has it that the white distemper used by both the Luftwaffe and the Russians tended to wear off during the course of the winter. When I did my Sturmovik on skis, I decided to try to get the appearance of really seriously weathered-off white.
I first painted the regular 3-color camo in its entirety. Then I lightly sprayed white in varying degrees, letting the camo show thru here and there. Then I started picking out panel lines with dry brushing of the camo colors. Lastly, I went over all the panel lines with chalk pastels in the camo colors.
It came out a bit harsher than I’d planned, but it was a fun experiment:
http://www.inpayne.com/models/sturmovik_skis1.html
just checked your link johnP…looks awesome!![8D] i’ve got a single seat storm as well (yes, that’s right, the one that no-one wants!![V])…i’m gonna give your techniques a go for sure!!![;)]
regards,
nick