Messerscmitt Bf-109G-5/G-6 by BLACK VIKING - Airfix - 1/24 - PLASTIC

[BLACK VIKING]

Hi all got this for Christmas. I will be doing a build log soon so watch this space 

See you later 

Martyn 

Edited December 28, 2025 by ccoyle
corrected log title

[Dave_E]

Nice! I’ll watch. 👍😀

[ccoyle]

Every time I see a cool plastic kit being started up, and it's a subject I have in my card stash, I always feel the urge to start another project! 😂

[DocRob]

Martin over on LSM is actually building this one. There is a lot of information about the original and some interesting tweaks for the kit.

1/24 Airfix Bf-109G - LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress - Large Scale Modeller

Cheers Rob

[BLACK VIKING]

Cheers guys for the comments this will be a out of the box build. The engine on this is brilliant 

Martyn 

[Tumblehome]

When was this kit introduced by Airfix? (it's new to me)

[AJohnson]

6 hours ago, BLACK VIKING said:

Hi all got this for Christmas. I will be doing a build log soon so watch this space 

See you later 

Martyn 

Snap I also got this one, looking forward to seeing someone start it! 😁

[AJohnson]

2 hours ago, Tumblehome said:

When was this kit introduced by Airfix? (it's new to me)

It is a new release, came out in the last month or so. 

[Canute]

Nice one. New Airfix molds are so much nicer. They fit well. I' in.👍

[Old Collingwood]

Looking forward to this one also.

 

OC.

[BLACK VIKING]

Cheers for looking in guys 

A little update on the build.  Starting to put the engine together it's like a kit in its self brilliant job Airfix 

Here's a few pictures 

More to come later 

Martyn 

[BLACK VIKING]

Thanks for the likes guys 

Some more work on the engine 

Enjoy 

Martyn 

[BLACK VIKING]

Thanks again for the likes guys

The engine is now complete just a little weathering. 

Next job the cockpit which is just as detailed. Really looking forward to starting it 

Thanks again 

Martyn 

[DocRob]

Your engine looks fantastic Martyn, the weathering blends in perfectly.

Cheers Rob

[AJohnson]

Very nice Martyn, really glad you have started this one so I can copy you! 😆

[BLACK VIKING]

14 hours ago, AJohnson said:

Very nice Martyn, really glad you have started this one so I can copy you! 😆

Hi the engine is very well modelled and go's together easily the tricky part is the pipes 

Can't wait to see your build 

Martyn 

[BLACK VIKING]

Hi all a little update on the build.  Just started the cockpit. 

The part's fit very well and it definitely shows how tight the cockpit is for the pilot. 

Next job putting the other side together 

Martyn 

[BLACK VIKING]

Thanks for the likes guys. 

The cockpit is now complete.  Lots of fiddly parts and decals. 

On to the wings 

Martyn 

[AJohnson]

Are those the kit provided seatbelts Martyn?  They look pretty good if moulded plastic ones. 

[BLACK VIKING]

4 hours ago, AJohnson said:

Are those the kit provided seatbelts Martyn?  They look pretty good if moulded plastic ones. 

Yes they are supplied with the kit the clips where drilled out to look more realistic and painted silver. 

Thanks for the support. 

Martyn 

[BLACK VIKING]

Hi all  more done on the build 

The engine has been fitted to the fuselage and the undercarriage fitted to the wings 

The spinner was painted white when dry the mask was applied and painted black I think it turned out ok

The engine cowl has been painted 

Next job painting the fuselage 

Thanks for the likes 

Martyn 

[BLACK VIKING]

Cheers for the likes guys 

Some more done on the 109

The fuselage and wings have been panted. Didn't quite know how to do the small blotches on the sides as I don't own a airbrush so used a cut down stiff brush. It doesn't look too bad I think 🤔 

Not sure how to do the weathering. If you have any ideas please let me know 

Cheers again 

Martyn 

[yvesvidal]

I am with you regarding the blotches/patches on the fuselage, on these German planes. I had the same issue when putting together that VTOL Focke Wulf. Like you, I used a cut brush. Not ideal, for sure.

 

Yves

[Canute]

The splotches with some small sponges, apply randomly. Very, very dilute black of brown India ink in isopropol alcohol. Brush top to bottom, let dry, then add next coat. Repeat until the wash is dark enough for your eye.  Careful with acrylic paints, they might run. Spray Dullcoat or similar to seal the paint before applying this wash. You may want to look into weathering pastels. We have a brand on this side of the pond called Pan Pastels. They sell several sets of colors and their whole range is available as individual colors.