One thing I have always liked about Tamiya is that they "talk" to you, the modeler, in their instructions - they relate to you. This kit further underscores their commitment to create strong brand preference with this latest state-of-the-art execution.
People can argue about the accuracy and level of detail in tamiya kits... but engineering wise, Tamiya kits are definitely in a league of their own :) Thank you for another great video.
I have a question. Does prop spin? I have done it multiple times but the problem is the prop keeps falling off which is why I don't recommend making a spinning prop.
Once again a terrific video Andy! I feel sorry for people who don't exhibit the patience, determination and mental creativity to do this type of art. I too have been building models for many many years, but haven't shown the world my hobby. One day I will. Keep on modeling Andy. Bravo!
Great video, thanks. I’ve just got this model as my 1st attempt at a kit in 35yrs, not sure it’s a good idea though!!! This video will definitely help. Did you prime all parts on the sprue first or did you detach then prime?
What I love about Andy's videos is that he clearly explains every step. Other videos might sayput on some thinner. Andy explains that it's enamel or acrylic thinner. This makes it so much easier for novices to understand. Well done Andy!
Something you might want to try next time you do a cockpit - I spray the entire thing first with a metallic silver colour, then use a coat of varnish, then undercoat/paint. I then use a hobby knife to scratch, or small bits of sandpaper to rub the top layer of paint off. That way, scratches/worn paint are genuine, better depth effect :)
For a guy who doesn't focus mainly on aircraft builds, your Bf-109 looks FANTASTIC. You always know just what to do and what not to do. GREAT BUILD!!!!
Tamiya always makes first class top of the line kits and this is no exception. Where this kit really shines is for the folks that build dioramas. It’s pretty much set up for that if you choose to do so. As always, your finished model looks terrific and thank you for another informative build.
I am in the closing stages of building this kit and it has to rank as one of the finest models I've ever built . On numerous occasions I have let out a Wow ! when parts have gone together with such precision that the join has vanished as if by magic . The closed cowling is absolutely flawless . The only thing I messed up were the rudder pedals because I didn't understand how they fitted but they are barely visible . 10/10 👍
wonderful job again Andy , you've done that Tamiya kit proud - i thought their early 109's were great kits but this one knocks those out of the ballpark
Absolutely enjoy watching your build videos... I pick up some good ideas watching them. You use the SNJ powders but for things like guns and such, I use graphite lead to give a nice metal sheen. I have several drafting lead holders and the sharpener so every time I sharpen the lead, I empty the grindings into an old 35mm film canister. Awesome Build!
It's a great model but I wish this guy knew how to paint with a paint brush to pick out much more detail instead of airbrushing the smallest parts and just doing a bit of dry brushing here and there, I have noticed this quite a lot on this channels vids.
Step by step? Mate, you completely skipped the paint job! At least show us and explain, 'step by step', how you achieved the paint job, i.e. what primer did you use? Which color did you put on first? And especially, you could have showed, step by step, how you achieved that mottled camouflage effect which is very characteristic of ME 109s!!
probably 35 yrs since I built a model (wow, that hurts to say). When I stopped, the laser etched metal detail/add-on kits seemed to be getting big/traction. Are model kits like this Tamiya WW2 stuff generally the same, or have there been a set of improvements/changes/evolutions that occurred over the last few decades?
Andy, you seem to have some pull in the model world, so I'll use your comment section to appeal to all the model companies out there. Just how many different 109s, mustangs and zeros do you think the world needs? Here is an idea, why not manufacturer some other 1/48th scale Japanese bombers to go along with the betty, you know something different for a change.
speaking of TS-13. I have been wondering for a while; how glossy were WWII planes really? I often find myself having to guess most of the time with regards to how glossy or matt planes and tanks were in real life. I cannot find a lot info about it on the internet. Another thing is that planes and tanks in museums (or in modern color photos) have been touched up for display so I figure that they don't really answer what finish they had originally. Does anybody have knowledge on this topic?
I've found this Tamiya model very annoying and with a lot of useless and unnecessary parts. I gave up after a few days, in the final stage of assembly about 85% was completed engine bay is hopeless, and most of the parts were never used there. And I am a very patient person ; ) So it is for a very experienced person model and with lots of time...
This really infuriates me! You have a beautiful museum quality model like this, with all the panels open, but no mechanics crew doing what mechanics do?
The version built in this video is not supposed to have 20 mm guns. To each his own. It’s a model after all. Just calling it out in case people want to build historically accurate version.
You can't make them very weathered, because by the time they were introduced, we were shooting them down before they had a chance to get weathered! 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇
Hi there Andy I have seen watching your reviews and I am impressed by the way I am a disabled and on social security I love putting together model but with my current situation I can't buy models because of there cost I would rather eat lol so if there is anywhere you can recommend for help with my situation I would appreciate it
The pigment powder comes out so well on the engine. I usually drybrush silver onto my models to add a metallic look. I hand painted a Warthog jet earlier this year (Never hand painting a large model ever again after that) and I cheated the cockpit by basing it in a matte black then drybrushing silver over it to bring out all the details, came out really nice for just a quick and easy shortcut.
amazing and inspirational work- empty weight approx 3200 lbs- max gross weight about 5200 lbs, So about 2000 lbs to spare for armament and or fuel- Yes , a pretty light fighter, and light attack aircraft.
Just finished this kit a cupple of days ago. Exept for making it to another unit than the included decals are for, all you need is some new seatbelts. The kit is of stunning quality and really builds up very nice. Highly recomended
I just finished my P-52b Mustang, so it's nice to see your plane (which looks way better ofcourse). Any plans of building another ship soon? Something like a Trumpeter battleship? Some have less parts than the Zara you built.
although the engine / cowling mechanism surely is a step-up it seems that the surface detail is a bit lacking compared to eduards' new 109g-6? perhaps it's youtube's compression and 720p but I can't see any of the rivets on the wings just some fairly basic panel lining.
Outstanding work! I just ordered this model after having built the Tamiya Spitfire. Can't wait to give this a go! I really appreciate the tips, and will drop by when I'm out to visit my family in AZ.
Hi Andy, another great video as always. I was wondering if you would ever build the Hobby Boss German 80cm Railway Gun. That would be really cool if you made that.
Hello Andy ,just want to say how much your videos have helped me out when i was struggeling to get the right look when i was weathering my models ,google couldnt help but u did !!! and im so thankfull for that ,hope u understand my low level of spelling (im from sweden) well at last keep doing your thing becouse you are the one of all builders i ever seen here on youtube !!! take care //// from a gluing swede =)
Nice one Andy👏🏻 There only mistake here is that this particular model marking was used in ukraine (zaporhye region) and as a landed variant u needed to choose the other option of back wheel,because the current one is for when the airplane is in the air. Overall great kit,as always from tamiya 💯
Thank you for not having any ridiculous music, instead you talk and explain. I appreciate your model building channel.The only channels I watch are the ones without the music
Beautiful and quite awesome, both the kit and the build. The only thing I think needs to be adressed is this: An aircraft, especially of this late type, wouldn't have time to get that dirty (as little as it was, props for that, Andy) or even faded/chipped, since it a) would get destroyed within days from getting deployed, b) stay on the ground because of lack of fuel, or c) maintenance would get that - dirt is a major no-no for aircraft, and cleaning the planes are a major factor. As much as I like weathering my models, I think there needs to be more thought put into weathering models, considering a whole range of factors, like length of deployment, where in the world the deployment occurred,, time of year, weather, maintenance abilities and so on and so on. I don't think models should be weathered as a standard, simply put, because vehicles are at one time rolling out of the factory brand new, without scratches or dirt.
Beautiful build, great subject and fabulous kit, yet no real look at the seated cockpit figure? Tamiya's track record of masterful crew figures didn't start with the Lancaster and in this scale pilot detail becomesreally visible... love your series
Another excellent video. Is the white stripes on the propeller cover a decal? You should have displayed the bottom of the aircraft...you mentioned the paint color but didn't show it.
Great build, Andy. Regarding the panel line wash - you might find it easier to control how much you remove if you wait until it's dry to the touch. You can use a paper towel moistened ever so slightly with thinner to remove it then, and the wash left in the recesses will look much cleaner.
Lovely kit and a few nice touches during the build, always interesting to watch. Is there any of the reviews which go into detail about gluing and masking the canopy, as that is always a scary bit for me..
One thing I have always liked about Tamiya is that they "talk" to you, the modeler, in their instructions - they relate to you. This kit further underscores their commitment to create strong brand preference with this latest state-of-the-art execution.
Gorgeous Sir ! ! ! ... Could you make a 1/35 scale Puma, or late War Stug ?.
DJJAW11 - Tamiya does a nice Puma, think it's an upgraded Italeri kit, in 1/35
Thankyou sir :). I did used to collect Tamiyas catalogues, i guess I should remember :).
DJJAW11 filmy polskue
Or more to the point, where do I find WWII 1/35 Warplanes? I’d appreciate very much if you guys could give me some pointers/links. Thanks in advance!
@@mariotreglia4066 There is 1/32 which is the closest
Thank you for a nice vid. Been seriously considering getting back into model building. Especially with learning how to airbrush.
Go for it! I got back into it 8-9 years ago after a 30 year break and I absolutely love it. It makes for a great winter hobby in northern Indiana.
People can argue about the accuracy and level of detail in tamiya kits... but engineering wise, Tamiya kits are definitely in a league of their own :) Thank you for another great video.
100% agreed.
Pricewise they are also in a league of their own.
I have a question. Does prop spin? I have done it multiple times but the problem is the prop keeps falling off which is why I don't recommend making a spinning prop.
Seems like you need a couple of hundred dollars of paint for these kits to get them like this...the kit is the least expensive part.
Wow ! What a fantastic kit , so many variations and so much detailing. Well done tamiya, great build Andy
Once again a terrific video Andy! I feel sorry for people who don't exhibit the patience, determination and mental creativity to do this type of art. I too have been building models for many many years, but haven't shown the world my hobby. One day I will. Keep on modeling Andy. Bravo!
Great video, thanks. I’ve just got this model as my 1st attempt at a kit in 35yrs, not sure it’s a good idea though!!! This video will definitely help. Did you prime all parts on the sprue first or did you detach then prime?
Nice build. However, considering how you have weathered the '109 , surely even a little bit of exhaust staining should be present.
What I love about Andy's videos is that he clearly explains every step. Other videos might sayput on some thinner. Andy explains that it's enamel or acrylic thinner. This makes it so much easier for novices to understand. Well done Andy!
Something you might want to try next time you do a cockpit - I spray the entire thing first with a metallic silver colour, then use a coat of varnish, then undercoat/paint.
I then use a hobby knife to scratch, or small bits of sandpaper to rub the top layer of paint off. That way, scratches/worn paint are genuine, better depth effect :)
For a guy who doesn't focus mainly on aircraft builds, your Bf-109 looks FANTASTIC. You always know just what to do and what not to do. GREAT BUILD!!!!
Tamiya always makes first class top of the line kits and this is no exception. Where this kit really shines is for the folks that build dioramas. It’s pretty much set up for that if you choose to do so. As always, your finished model looks terrific and thank you for another informative build.
Beautiful build Andy. Really like the micro-mag approach they did. Wonder if other kit-makers will follow suit.
Hi Andy, love your work! A very informative and detailed video....makes life easy doing a model. Thanks for sharing.
Regards from The Land Down Under!
I would expect from tamiya to provide better quality seat belts than a decal, Eduard is the winner here.
I am in the closing stages of building this kit and it has to rank as one of the finest models I've ever built . On numerous occasions I have let out a Wow ! when parts have gone together with such precision that the join has vanished as if by magic . The closed cowling is absolutely flawless . The only thing I messed up were the rudder pedals because I didn't understand how they fitted but they are barely visible . 10/10 👍
That’s one gorgeous 109, brilliant.
Can you build it with the landing gear up?
wonderful job again Andy , you've done that Tamiya kit proud - i thought their early 109's were great kits but this one knocks those out of the ballpark
Absolutely enjoy watching your build videos... I pick up some good ideas watching them. You use the SNJ powders but for things like guns and such, I use graphite lead to give a nice metal sheen. I have several drafting lead holders and the sharpener so every time I sharpen the lead, I empty the grindings into an old 35mm film canister. Awesome Build!
Thanks Andy. Very helpful for those us just getting into the hobby.
Great video as always....but the burning question is,what are you 3D printing in the background? ;)
A Han Solo Blaster
Lol
am i the only one who has low audio on andy's vids? all other youtube videos seem okay.
nice job as always, great vid
Gotta love Tamiya
Tamiya models are some of the best!
RLM02 instead of RLM66 for the inside of the cowling. Other than that great build!
I always love wheels up. With the pilot figure. Can,t have a dogfight with wheels down.
Really nice build!
FYI, RLM 66 mandated for COCKPITS, but RLM 02 continued to be mandated for engine bays, engine bearers, wheel bays.
Good looking kit, nicely done, I like the dirt on the top of the wing technique. Bit of a pet peeve though, German props are wood...
Brilliant model and build. Only comment I have is the prop spinner looks too clean compared to the rest of the model.
did you miss the cannons on the wings out for a reason?
anyway great build nice to see something other then tanks (though the tanks are great lol)
It's a great model but I wish this guy knew how to paint with a paint brush to pick out much more detail instead of airbrushing the smallest parts and just doing a bit of dry brushing here and there, I have noticed this quite a lot on this channels vids.
Step by step? Mate, you completely skipped the paint job! At least show us and explain, 'step by step', how you achieved the paint job, i.e. what primer did you use? Which color did you put on first? And especially, you could have showed, step by step, how you achieved that mottled camouflage effect which is very characteristic of ME 109s!!
MrD53
Andy you always seem to strike the balance between art and artifice you are true master of your craft great build as always
Watches video, buys model, job done. Cheers Andy.
probably 35 yrs since I built a model (wow, that hurts to say). When I stopped, the laser etched metal detail/add-on kits seemed to be getting big/traction. Are model kits like this Tamiya WW2 stuff generally the same, or have there been a set of improvements/changes/evolutions that occurred over the last few decades?
Awesome job Andy! Can’t wait for this kit to show up and build!
Hopefully they make bf 109g14 /g6 with erla haube canopy. Preferably with hartmann option
Andy, you seem to have some pull in the model world, so I'll use your comment section to appeal to all the model companies out there. Just how many different 109s, mustangs and zeros do you think the world needs? Here is an idea, why not manufacturer some other 1/48th scale Japanese bombers to go along with the betty, you know something different for a change.
They should’ve given the micro-magnet treatment to the Spitfire, too-with a fully-detailed engine that is made displayable by detachable cowling.
speaking of TS-13. I have been wondering for a while; how glossy were WWII planes really? I often find myself having to guess most of the time with regards to how glossy or matt planes and tanks were in real life. I cannot find a lot info about it on the internet. Another thing is that planes and tanks in museums (or in modern color photos) have been touched up for display so I figure that they don't really answer what finish they had originally. Does anybody have knowledge on this topic?
I love you vids! Recently finished a tiger model, making it a Afrika Korps tiger 1!
I've found this Tamiya model very annoying and with a lot of useless and unnecessary parts. I gave up after a few days, in the final stage of assembly about 85% was completed engine bay is hopeless, and most of the parts were never used there. And I am a very patient person ; ) So it is for a very experienced person model and with lots of time...
Great looking model of this small fighter plane! Wonderful attention to detail!
This really infuriates me!
You have a beautiful museum
quality model like this, with all the panels open, but no mechanics crew doing what mechanics do?
Nice kit. Nice build. Thanks!
The version built in this video is not supposed to have 20 mm guns. To each his own. It’s a model after all. Just calling it out in case people want to build historically accurate version.
You can't make them very weathered, because by the time they were introduced, we were shooting them down before they had a chance to get weathered!
😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇
Step by step??? You missed a few :) Don't refer to it as step by step if you have no intentions of showing EVERY step :)
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Outstanding job like always Andy!
its BF sir. The BF design was produced before the ME by out/merger
Hi there Andy I have seen watching your reviews and I am impressed by the way I am a disabled and on social security I love putting together model but with my current situation I can't buy models because of there cost I would rather eat lol so if there is anywhere you can recommend for help with my situation I would appreciate it
Where do you live? I’ve got a ton of unbuilt kits.
Asking after 2 years...: can you eather use ts 80 flat clear rather then testers? Instead using ts 13 as it eats away the decals?
Didn't the g-6 have 13mm cannons instead of the machine guns, and a 20mm in the nose?
I have been waiting for this video! I appreciate you branching out and doing different things. It has inspired me to try planes again!
could anyone give me a rundown of all the paints used in this model? I would love to recreate it
As always great job Andy! Best models on the web. Keep the great content coming
Thank you
@@AndysHobbyHeadquarters you inspired me to make this model
Andy I've never build any aircraft, was just wondering what thread do you use as the ariel. Cheers mate.
1:52 don't forget the spiral spinner
The pigment powder comes out so well on the engine. I usually drybrush silver onto my models to add a metallic look. I hand painted a Warthog jet earlier this year (Never hand painting a large model ever again after that) and I cheated the cockpit by basing it in a matte black then drybrushing silver over it to bring out all the details, came out really nice for just a quick and easy shortcut.
amazing and inspirational work- empty weight approx 3200 lbs- max gross weight about 5200 lbs, So about 2000 lbs to spare for armament and or fuel- Yes , a pretty light fighter, and light attack aircraft.
I thought the old Tamiya 109 E-4 was a good kit, this blows it out of the water and incinerates it.
Just finished this kit a cupple of days ago. Exept for making it to another unit than the included decals are for, all you need is some new seatbelts. The kit is of stunning quality and really builds up very nice. Highly recomended
Excellent work. I just bought the 1/48 scale F-4U Corsair by Tamiya and plan to build my first model in over 30 years.
The BF 109G6 was a bomber Buster ,B-17 ,B-24 . To attack Allied bomber formations . Well armored and well armed ..
Amazing work Andy, keep up the good work :D
Thank you ! Just started a Messerschmitt BF109 E-4/7 - Tamiya will be very helpfull ! Nice model !
I just finished my P-52b Mustang, so it's nice to see your plane (which looks way better ofcourse). Any plans of building another ship soon? Something like a Trumpeter battleship? Some have less parts than the Zara you built.
although the engine / cowling mechanism surely is a step-up it seems that the surface detail is a bit lacking compared to eduards' new 109g-6? perhaps it's youtube's compression and 720p but I can't see any of the rivets on the wings just some fairly basic panel lining.
Great job! Like always!
Outstanding work! I just ordered this model after having built the Tamiya Spitfire. Can't wait to give this a go! I really appreciate the tips, and will drop by when I'm out to visit my family in AZ.
Hi Andy, another great video as always. I was wondering if you would ever build the Hobby Boss German 80cm Railway Gun. That would be really cool if you made that.
Hi Andy, would you ever consider doing one of Tamiyas 1/48 Focke FW190 ? Would love to see one of them built by you!
Hey Andy do you know of a good supplier for aircraft masks? I have a pain in the a** F-35 lightning that is forcing me to freehand a bunch of lines.
Very nicely done for an out of box kit. Really liked the weathering. Simple but makes the overall effect pop. Thanks for posting.
Hello Andy ,just want to say how much your videos have helped me out when i was struggeling to get the right look when i was weathering my models ,google couldnt help but u did !!! and im so thankfull for that ,hope u understand my low level of spelling (im from sweden) well at last keep doing your thing becouse you are the one of all builders i ever seen here on youtube !!! take care //// from a gluing swede =)
Nice one Andy👏🏻 There only mistake here is that this particular model marking was used in ukraine (zaporhye region) and as a landed variant u needed to choose the other option of back wheel,because the current one is for when the airplane is in the air. Overall great kit,as always from tamiya 💯
Thank you for not having any ridiculous music, instead you talk and explain. I appreciate your model building channel.The only channels I watch are the ones without the music
I’d love to see the West German M47 you showed a while back
Beautiful and quite awesome, both the kit and the build. The only thing I think needs to be adressed is this: An aircraft, especially of this late type, wouldn't have time to get that dirty (as little as it was, props for that, Andy) or even faded/chipped, since it a) would get destroyed within days from getting deployed, b) stay on the ground because of lack of fuel, or c) maintenance would get that - dirt is a major no-no for aircraft, and cleaning the planes are a major factor.
As much as I like weathering my models, I think there needs to be more thought put into weathering models, considering a whole range of factors, like length of deployment, where in the world the deployment occurred,, time of year, weather, maintenance abilities and so on and so on. I don't think models should be weathered as a standard, simply put, because vehicles are at one time rolling out of the factory brand new, without scratches or dirt.
Beautiful build, great subject and fabulous kit, yet no real look at the seated cockpit figure? Tamiya's track record of masterful crew figures didn't start with the Lancaster and in this scale pilot detail becomesreally visible... love your series
Does anyone know where can i get a JU87 G2 "Stuka" kit. I usued to make models back in the day and i want to start doing it again.
I know Airfix makes good Stuka kits in 1/72 and 1/48.
@@mkay8334 Thanks man. I bought the 1/24 model. Looks sick, i think i'll give it some africa corps paint.
Seriously guys, the Bf109g was as beautiful an aeroplane as any in the skies, and this lovely kit does it full justice!
Looks like a great kit, though Mtt Regensburg built G-6's use a different wing camo pattern to the WNF one used here.
Probably the best engineered kit I have ever seen. Fully detailed and highly interactive kit-with absolute mind-blowing fits.
Another excellent video. Is the white stripes on the propeller cover a decal? You should have displayed the bottom of the aircraft...you mentioned the paint color but didn't show it.
Is this model #
TAM61117 ?
Excellent work as always andy, also I was wondering if you could make the new Tamiya 1/350 premium edition Yamato?
Looks good, I'm still a little wary of magnetising scale models, especially built in magnetisation.
Still hoping for a build with the 109 waddle.
When will this be available for the public? Also wonderful vid Andy love the mix up recently with the Mercedes and now this
Great build, Andy. Regarding the panel line wash - you might find it easier to control how much you remove if you wait until it's dry to the touch. You can use a paper towel moistened ever so slightly with thinner to remove it then, and the wash left in the recesses will look much cleaner.
ive been wondering what do you use for paint on paint gluing? nothing i try works well
What happened to the underwing guns?
I always struggle with the landing gear on these...how snug of a fit was it? was it difficult to get accomplished properly?
You added streaks on wings, but I am wondering if you did the same on vertical surfaces of the body.
Nice model kit, but I happened to notice the 3d printer doing it's thing in the background. Andy is up to something!
Lovely kit and a few nice touches during the build, always interesting to watch. Is there any of the reviews which go into detail about gluing and masking the canopy, as that is always a scary bit for me..