HobbyCraft Bf 109 C Review - Improving A Classic Model Kit!
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- Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
- In this classic model kit review, I am looking at the Hobby Craft 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 109C (kit no. HC1518). In this video, we'll be looking at the instructions, the surface detailing, the transparencies, the decals, potential problem areas to watch out for, and finally, I'll be giving my conclusions. Though this kit has been surpassed in accuracy and detail by kits from Classic Airframes, Modelsvit, and AMG, is it still worth building? Let's find out together!
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Turned out nice, Jon! Nice subtle weathering. Academy bought many Hobbycraft molds, so you pay a bit more if you buy the Academy boxings
Thanks, Drew! I'm not sure if Academy released the early HobbyCraft 109s. I have built the Academy/HobbyCraft 109G6 and K4. I think the improved directions and decals probably justify the price increase. Cheers!
Great video and thanks for sharing. In the past, to ensure a good wing root fit, I used lengths of sprue to force the fuselage sides apart. Now I use Jon’s method of gluing the upper wings to the fuselage first. Works perfectly every time!
You're welcome! I'm glad to hear that gluing the upper wings to the fuselage first is working well for you. I appreciate the feedback. Cheers!
I haven't tried this method yet but wouldn't it be awkward trying to glue the lower wing in place when it does not line up precisely because the upper locator pins/holes are slightly more inboard than the corresponding pins/holes on the lower wing? Just wondering if there is a trick to this before I attempt it. I also slightly worry about getting the upper wing properly lined up using a butt join. Would love a video demonstrating this whole process, keep up the good work.
@frederickwarren2495 The butt join can be a little tricky at times, and having three hands would make it easier 🙂. For the lower wing, I start at the center section, sometimes letting that completely dry before moving outward toward the wingtips. That is a good suggestion for a video!
GOOD AFTERNOON from OHIO ….
Actually just starting my
( LATE )
I the History of the
SUBJECTS / KITS you’re working on…
When you posted the preview the other day, I found a Documentary about LUFTWAFFA AIRCRAFT…
They did cover this version and it’s use in the
SPANISH CIVIL WAR…..
Your build turned out great
Just Right in so many ways….
I’ve been using your PASTEL
WEATHERING TECHNIQUE
It works great…
You’re getting a lot of GREAT FEEDBACK, I’m happy for you
YOU HAVE MY LIKE 👍
MODEL ON ………….
CHRIS 🇺🇸
Thanks, Chris! I appreciate the encouraging feedback and support. Cheers!
Seems like a bunch of us have the same kits in stash!! At 64 years old, REALLY starting to like these lower part count kits!!!
Right on!
These older Hobby Craft kits are very under-rated. No extra fluff, but fit, finish and marking very sufficient. Actually the P36 series too. Thanks for making great comments on this old fella. 😂
@@briansmith8079 Right on! Thanks, Brian.
Hi Jon. I've seen those other Bf 109C kits (and other kits of early Bf 109 types) and while nice, they are far from cheap for what you get in 1/48.
The Hobby Craft kit looks right and I think the Jumo/chin radiator/stub-less exhaust captures the early Bf 109 vibe well. Nice work sir. (What fun decals can be!🙂)
Cheers Matt 🦘🦘🦘
Right on, thanks, Matt!
Really nice build. Your channel is criminally underrated and you're a very skilled modeler.
Also, I can never seem to get the color right for the interior of Luftwaffe planes and their wheel wells. I to go with too much grey and not enough green.
Thank you! I use the PolyScale RLM02 and like it. British interior green is a very close color as well. Cheers!
Another great build Jon well done
Thanks, Damian!
Great build and video Jon..I’m sure you could make a paper plain look like gleaming Mirage iii.!
Thanks again and all the best.🇬🇧🇺🇸👍
Thank you!
Good morning MKR team from Az!
Again Jon, very nice finish. Can't tell it's not a Tamiya!
Jon, nice up grades. I like the wing lights. And the guns in the cowling troughs. The "dead ended" gun troughs are noticeable. The muzzles sticking out of the hood are a 109 "thing" Very noticeable.
Where did you get the gun barrels?
Thanks for the decal info. I would have missed it! The instruction sheets in many kits have an "unclear" passage or two.
Another kit I have in stash. I'm a 109 fan. Still building my 1/48 Bf-Me 109 stash. And Jon, ya not be helping. "OOOHHHH, I don't have that one, or that one and I need that one too...." At least ya show us they can all be built into fine looking kits with a little extra elbow grease. And tips from MKR!!
Still trying to find a Prototype 109 1/48 kit at a reasonable price. The prototype had a Rolls Royce Kestrel engine and the cowling was quite different as the Kestrel was mounted "right" side up.
My first kit was the old Monogram 1/48 Me-109 kit. Still missing from my stash. My father had just taken me to see "The Battle of Britain" in 1969. I was all of 8 years old. Bought at the general store in the four corner town we lived in. Walmart before there was Walmart and a post office as well! If I remember right the price was 99 cents!
Jon, thanks for the inspiration, it really helps right now!!
Ya'll have a good one, take care, and............................
MODEL ON !!
Thanks so much, Jeff! I really appreciate the feedback and encouragement. Also, I just returned from vacation and got a package in the mail 😀 - thank you! I'll open it as soon as I get through my RUclips replies. Talk to you soon. Cheers!
Well done Jon! Did this kit come with condor legion markings too? She seemed to go together well!I l liked the dropped flaps… always thought on this a/c dropped flaps with gear down looks the most accurate. Thanks
Thank you! This one didn't come with the Legion Condor markings, but I have another HobbyCraft early 109 that does. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished in that color scheme. Cheers!
I have this in my stash along with the B model, which I've started. The only problem is I've lost the gun sight.😢
Good day George, If the part is the same sight, I have the remains of an Arii 109 G kit. I'll look and see if I still have the gun sight. Problem is I can't remember where I stashed the kit remains.
The kit was built as a crash on display as was done during the war in Britain for bond drives. So, it's "missing" a bunch of parts.
Take care and...........................
MODEL ON !
I'm sorry to hear that! It should be a relatively easy scratch build part. You can make the reflector glass from plastic packaging. The body can be made from any piece of plastic. Just a thought. Good luck with it!
Good day George. If you have not seen Jon's plastic packaging tip in action, it works very well.
I've been watching some Japanese modelers who carve such detail from sprue. A couple of pictures and a chunk of spure and off ya go.
Still looking for kit!
Model On
Most excellent build, Jon.
I have never gotten past the first stage with this kit.
You didn’t shave out the insides of the fuselage halves? I never liked the fit I was getting.
Straight out of the box parts?
If you did, I am doing something terribly wrong.
I have really wanted to get at least one of these on a shelf.
Thanks, Jon
Thank you! I used what came in the box on this one (no shaving necessary). I'm not sure where you're getting interference. I have another in the stash and will check the fit to see if it gives me any trouble. Cheers!
Nah, Jon, I think it’s on my part really.
I’m not getting assembly right.
Build the interior tub first and place into the fuselage halves?
The top of the instrument panel sets on the front edge and the bottom sets back into the cowling?
That’s the best way forward?
I appreciate the help by the way.
These seats in this 109 series are far superior in my view than any of the Hasegawa 109’s. I scoop these up any I see them at shows.
@cellardwellerproductions5125 If you build the cockpit tub first and set the instrument panel into place from the top, there are notches under the instrument panel's upper section that match up with the first notch in the cockpit walls. If everything is lined up properly, then the face of the instrument panel will be flush with the front cowling. I hope that helps.
Yes it does Jon,
I’ll have to revisit this again later and see what is holding me up.
I’ve got your opinion on it, which I value. And I’ll get to it in a bit.
One trick I learned from the Revelle model club hand book for creating Battle damage like bullets and flack is to use a ball bit on your dremel tool to thin the area from the inside being careful the not go totally through , you thin from the inside to the out so not to change seams and rivet. On inside paint it bright silver then push it through with a pin or nail depending on the size damage you desire and boom you got a beautiful bullet hole in your wing!
Thanks! That's a great tip. Cheers!
Great video that is clear and to the point, how do you think the sharks mouth would have gone down on the model?
I think it would've worked fine. It may need a relief cut or two to conform.
@@jonsmodelkitreview4624 Thank you I shall look out for the hobbyCraft 109c. Have a great week and many thanks. I shall sub you too.
@@weekendmodeller2740 You're welcome! I appreciate the sub. Cheers!
Hey Jon, great looking build out as always. I especially like the extra special " Jon's models Finish", the camo scheme is awesome.. Also the part about " not heavy parts kit" is good, some of these kits are way to expensive and overly parts heavy for sure like Eduard and ICM. Of course Eduard has the multiple variety builds. And ICM has awesome details, however $150.00 for a medium bomber is a bit high. Of course I'm just aviation and not responsible for an entire model company. What's next and how is the P-47 coming along. Cheers Bob
Thanks, Bob! I'm getting closer to paint on the P-47 builds. The P-47s all seem to have difficult-to-paint schemes - my nemesis!
I agree about current kit prices. There's no denying that they are masterpieces, but they can be challenging and time-consuming to build. Now that I think about it, I have several nice twins in the stash that would be fun to review...
Hi Bob. If that's the B-26B Marauder then I paid 166AUD (about 110USD) from my local hobby shop and I thought that was a bit pricey! (I like to support my local shop though).
Cheers Matt 🦘🦘🦘
@@MatterusOD Hey Matt, me too on supporting local hobby when I can - (their mark up typically can even out the difference in freight), with all the companies making models it's probably a tough job to order movable inventory. Yes that Marauder kit is the one I was thinking about ICM I think - they now have two out. Thanks for the shout out, it's good to know what's going on around the world. Cheers, Bob
@@MatterusOD Same here, support your local hobby shop!!!! Really hard here in Yuma, Az. Population 100K and 3 hours from Phoenix or San Diego. When I hit Phoenix, I go to Andy's Hobby Headquarters in Glendale. Have 1, YES, 1 RC shop here. No model kits but have good supplies. Hobby Lobby and Micheal's. Micheal's has a "limited menu". Hobby Lobby has a "cycle" of kits. They do stock different kits from Atlantis, Tamiya, Revell, Monogram, and Round Two.
@@MatterusOD For sure - support your local hobby store whenever possible. I've seen too many local shops close already. Cheers!
I will be quite honest Jon. I can not see a difference in the decal size. And this kit seems to go together very easily with very little effort.
Thank you! It was a straightforward build. Cheers!