Airfix BF 109E-4 Full Build!

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3 жыл бұрын

Join me as I build and paint Airfix's 1:72 BF 109E-4!
Please let me know in the comments down below what kind of content you would like to see in the future.
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I am currently accepting commission requests, please reach out to me at hammerheadmodelmaking@gmail.com
Music credit:
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Пікірлер: 70

@supercededman 2 жыл бұрын

That has to be the best 1/72 109 build I've seen, and that's a lot. I built this kit, and will build another. It really is that good.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve! This kit really was a fun one to build, I will definitely need to build another one.

@Juno58 8 ай бұрын

Try Special Hobbys Bf 209 E, no comparison to Airfix! The Airfix kit maybe good, but the SH is better!

@leesouter9627 Ай бұрын

What a lovely build

@HammerheadModelMaking Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@markrayton6385 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice indeed. Great scheme. Excellent job.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@infernumdk 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your work looking forward to seeing your next build👍🇩🇰

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@boongiepam 7 ай бұрын

That finish you got there just amazing

@HammerheadModelMaking 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jonathansteadman7935 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful and inspiring job. I made one around the same time, didn't look like this though, mind you I really must get into airbrushing.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this was a fun build. Airbrushing can be a bit of an investment at first, but it can have high rewards and like everything, it takes some practice.

@ondrakocka6879 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bf 109 E4

@HammerheadModelMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@straymusic 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job!

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@Ryker45 3 жыл бұрын

That kits a beauty mate. Well done :).

@HammerheadModelMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@qwerk707 3 ай бұрын

Great job..just about to start Airfix’s 1/48 kit so a big help 👍

@HammerheadModelMaking 3 ай бұрын

Excellent, good luck with your build!

@normansmith8184 Жыл бұрын

That level of finish in a 1/72 is ridiculous!! Seriously, I'm gobsmacked. Due to arthritis me and 1/72 are on opposing sides. I could happily apply this to 1/48's I have yet to attempt. Thank you.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you.

@bankamarvin2269 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. I'm going to look into 1/72 scale.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

I used to really be a 48th scale guy, but the quality of the 72nd scale kits these days are great and they take up way less space in the display case!

@marvincderuyscher9676 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Job! I built this kit like 8years ago. I'm going to build another.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I will probably build another one as well, it was a good little kit.

@hammmodjabeer7278 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@markrayton6385 Жыл бұрын

Wondered if you could make a video on how you make your bases for the aircraft. They look excellent. Thank you.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nKiGlaSDqdWsm3U.html I have a video already talking about the scenic bases I make, I'm planning a sequel video as well related to carrier deck bases, but its a ways off.

@supercededman Жыл бұрын

I may have commented on background music in one other video, but your choice here is VERY relaxing! I just glued this kit together a year ago just to get some skills back after a long layoff, and found it an absolute joy to put together. After watching this video for the umpteenth time I've ordered another kit (so cheap!) and am really, really inspired by your work. Isn't this little kit one of the best value kits around? Good ol' Airfix, not forgetting its customer base. I'm loyal to the brand which got me started with simple kits in bags from my newsagent 50 years ago. The company has worked really hard to improve their product. Bravo! EIDT: I just saw the comment I made 8 months ago. LOL.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I have to agree with you, these newer Airfix kits really are great value for the money! I never built Airfix as a kid, for me it was Revell and Monogram, but recently, these Airfix kits have really impressed me. I have quite a few in my stash waiting to go. Thanks for your continued support! Cheers!

@marcfray757 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Emil! What are the small sharp brushes you use for tiny elements (eg painting belts, cables, etc)

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you, The brushes I used in this video are from this brush pack: www.amazon.com/Golden-Taklon-Angular-Brush-Super/dp/B07BKR4DKY/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3ERZZ4IAIGUS5&keywords=craftsmart+paint+brushes&qid=1678822630&s=home-garden&sprefix=carftsmart+paint+brushe%2Cgarden%2C140&sr=1-6-catcorr They are pretty inexpensive craft brushes, but they do well.

@savatorefronio9212 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rayklein7486 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Bravo Zulu!

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gsr4535 Жыл бұрын

Very well done! Could you please tell me the brand/tool you used on the cockpit, around the 3:00 mark? Looks like a very narrow brush? 🤔. Thank you!

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thank you, The paint brush is from a brand called Craft Smart, link to follow" www.michaels.com/golden-taklon-variety-7-piece-brush-set-by-craft-smart/10365123.html?r=g&cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Craft+%26+Hobbies_N_Smart_BOPIS_N-_-&Kenshoo_ida=&kpid=go_cmp-18514199759_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-10365123&gclid=CjwKCAjwkaSaBhA4EiwALBgQaGC0UbW4axbY9yDRsyaq0qpv2DhgE5rQ6gBQZGMQV2IFLBo1KBoKABoC0v8QAvD_BwE

@nirvana34534 11 ай бұрын

Looks amazing, but please please put a paint list in the description of the video. It is so hard to match the colors using just the video footage. Thanks!

@HammerheadModelMaking 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate the feedback. I will make an effort to list paints used in the description. Thats a good idea. Thank you for watcing.

@MHMajid-yi8iu Жыл бұрын

👍

@huwtindall7096 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one! I'm doing the same kit now. Working up the courage to have my first go at the mottling!

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, good luck with your build. The mottling is difficult, especially in 72nd scale, but in the end, not as bad as I was expecting. You got this!

@rickymorgan4829 Жыл бұрын

Nice build! I really like it. BTW what airbrush do you used on this? Seems like the nozzle was too big for the complex paint scheme.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I used an Iwata Eclipse with a .5 nozzle. Admittedly, it was a little rough on the mottling of the aircraft.

@rickymorgan4829 Жыл бұрын

Okay, I guess a .4 or smaller nozzle and needle of course, would help in this scale. Nothing the less, it turned out very well and was fun to watch.

@alexbarney5852 Жыл бұрын

What is the blue stuff you use to stick the small pieces to the popsicle stick for painting?

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Around here its called blue tac, but basically its poster putty, stuff you'd use to put up a poster on a wall.

@rgerber 5 ай бұрын

thats real schmexy

@HammerheadModelMaking 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@giovanniolivero7669 Ай бұрын

bellissimo

@HammerheadModelMaking Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@SilasEllis123 6 ай бұрын

Was this scheme used in The Battle of Britain? Because I’m doing a school project

@HammerheadModelMaking 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I believe these markings were used during the battle of Britain.

@SilasEllis123 5 ай бұрын

@@HammerheadModelMaking thanks you so much really appreciate it

@fasold2164 3 жыл бұрын

Groovy grooves. Completely exaggerated. Reminds me of the old matchbox kits. And of course the model has to be finished in the legendary RLM 71/02/65-scheme. There's life in the old dog yet. By the way: since late 1939 the old RLM 70/71/65-scheme was replaced by the new grey RLM 74-75-76-scheme. Meanwhile several good quality colorphotos of Bf 109 E in this grey scheme have been published, but an oldfashioned modeller doesn't care and shys away from leaving the beaten path...

@HammerheadModelMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm not very knowledgeable about German camo colors so I just tried to replicate the instructions as best I could. It was still very fun and eventually I'll get around to doing another 109 in a larger scale.

@Juno58 2 жыл бұрын

@Fasold: Your so called "old fashioned modeler" takes care of the colours of the choosen paint scheme and doesn't finish his model in any other colours. 😉 Most of the 109 E-4 had the 71/02 scheme.

@jozeffrantisek4578 Жыл бұрын

Okey, i’ve whatched this video now, for the first time so sorry about the late comment… You have an incorrect informations about RLM colors.. Actually, 65,70 and 71 were active from 1939. until 1942. so Every Emil was painted with those colors plus 02… The RLM 02 was used for interior until 1943. when it was changed for RLM 66, but was used for landing gear lega, bay and droors until the end of the war. Propelers were painted in RLM 70 until the end of the war also…

@wasrio1403 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work there, just one thing the wheel bays are not the correct colour.

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It doesn’t surprise me it’s the wrong color, I didn’t spend my due diligence in proper research, but I will do better the next time!

@audirs3564 Жыл бұрын

Building this kit for the first time as a novice wish me luck 😂

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Good Luck! Its a good kit to start with, enjoy!

@wlovett4 Жыл бұрын

Great build, paint and video. Showed the Vallejo colors too fast, some less than one second, especially the colors for the tops of the wings.

@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Also, thank you for the feedback. Yeah, that video is a little rough when showing which paints I used. I've really tried in more recent videos to make sure that I keep the paint bottles on screen long enough for people to actually read them.