This is the Academy 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf109G-14, kit 1653, with EagleCals 72-43 decals.

According to the EagleCal documentation, this represents an aircraft from 4./JG 77 in Schonwalde, Germany, in November 1944. The RLM 76 is Model Master Enamel, but the 74 and 75 on the upper surfaces are Mr. Hobby Color. I had to order these from Eric YY (now Sealmodel) in Hong Kong, as these paints are impossible to find here in the US. I thinned them with Tamiya thinner, as I had heard they behaved much like Tamiya. They went on well, but in the future I'll probably stick with Tamiya, as it is much easier to obtain.

I first tried to apply the mottle with my Grex Tritium, but it did not go on well. I was using the 0.5mm needle, which may have had something to do with it. After that fiasco, I just used a microbrush to apply the mottle.

The cockpit was Tamiya XF-63 German Grey. The wheel wells were a custom mix of Tamiya XF-22 RLM Grey and XF-2 Flat White. The tires were Floquil Weathered Black. The RLM 04 under the cowling is Floquil Reefer Yellow.

As with the Academy Hellcat, I knew I would need aftermarket decals. I went with the EagleCals set. They went on well using hot water (as they usually do). The only issue was that the insignias on the bottom of the wings were quite glossy, but nothing that a clear flat did not take care of.

Page last updated June 15, 2023.