Airfix ME109 build

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Thanks guys, I'll have another go.


While doing the decals I noticed the hole for the rear wheel is in the wrong place. It should be behind the last panel line, under the rear tail planes, but is forward of the panel line. Too late for me to fix, but easily corrected earlier in the build (reference either the plans on page 1 of this thread, or look at the colour schemes on pages 6&7 of the instructions).

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It's done. Time for the reveal:





A big thank you to everyone who contributed their modelling knowhow, especially:
* 72twink for the panel line plans
* dr_gn for loads of tips, but particularly the Raw Umber wash
* Eric Mc for the idea of going to Hendon. Didn't get there this time, but there's still the E to build
* johnS2000 for pointing me in the direction of Boots for the four way nail polishing sponge

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Looking at the stash, I've a Tiger Moth, the Emil and an RAFBF Hawk to do. Probably the Tiger Moth for a change of scene, but not for a couple of weeks as I've an essay to write for my Mathematics & Its Learning evening course.

There's a new airbrush on its way (an iwata neo) as I quite enjoyed using the Badger on this build, and I really need to find a matt varnish that's actually matt.