Airfix 1/24 Bf 109E Full Build (Part Five Finale)

Not the best model I've ever made, with lots of basic issues here and there. All of my own making of course; getting lazy in my old age! However, all things considered, I'm happy with the overall appearance. My next offering, hopefully, will be more concise. Thanks for watching!

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Wow you really worked your magic into this old classic Greg, lovely build! I enjoyed watching the whole series 👍

[@normansmith8184]

The finish for something you began to dislike is outstanding. Can't wait for something you fall in love with! Saying that, the Tamiya Beaufighter nightfighter was pretty special. Bravo mate!

[@GregsModels]

Thank you

[@EM-wd2vg]

This was the first airfix super kit I built back in the 70s and brought back so many memories. Even had it displayed in the Spitfire museum in Hanley when it was outside in its glass house. I know how difficult this kit was to piece together, nothing seemed to fit correctly but what you have done with this is superb. Thank you for this, really enjoyed watching.

[@bullranderman]

Not to mention the rubbish paint and glue we had ! 😆😆

[@EM-wd2vg]

@@bullranderman 😂 yep, remember the glue, break off the tip and lose most of it over the kitchen table...

[@bullranderman]

@@EM-wd2vg oh god, yes ! Nightmare

[@erwanalberca-heniau8742]

Hello Greg, I am always happy to see your magic fingers and always a stunning result. I am in France , actually working on a detailed version of this old airfix kit. thanks for this video JF

[@jeffreyross-zb8cz]

Great finished product limey! Love when you talk yourself down from throwing it, lol, made a few "fly" myself!

[@joedudek5976]

Beautiful! I like the pilot. One thing I always do, especially with tail dragger aircraft, is position the pilot’s head looking a little down and off to the side. It adds another degree of realism.

[@chilarai1]

Great build, thanks. Lots of tips for when I get to my kit.

[@kevinhaan1532]

I remember building that kit back in 1973, it only survived 4 moves before it started falling apart by 1987. Nice kit to build, you did an outstanding job on it. Very nice.

[@warrenchambers4819]

Binged watched the whole build. Love the end results and thanks for showing the oils used I was neeedin that.

[@markryan9708]

Same. Binged watched all on this Saturday morning 🤔😂superb work. Learnt a lot. Thank you.

[@johnhurlbut8426]

Young man. Your skills equal any Airfix master model maker back in the day.

[@gendoikari6062]

it was a lot of fun and instructive to watch the whole series. I gained a lot of ideas to build the same model that I bought about 30 years ago.! Best wishes and thank you for sharing your experieence in this great hobby..!!

[@GregsModels]

Cheers👍

[@daneshivers2921]

absolutely brilliant job on an aged kit greg. hat's off to you! I am in the process of resin molds to make a "T" version and all your hard work is definately an inspiration. I'll confine mine to the wing extensions and some bits and bobs. I always thought this kit sort of cried out for it as the rest always looked same-same to me as I saw what the other kids did years ago. Now at 63 I hope my work can compare to yours. Yours is a beauty! thanks, Dane

[@GregsModels]

Thank you

[@johntreloar8203]

Good result, the kit came together nicely, pity you didn't show the swastika, but still a great build.

[@russellgosselin3325]

Wow! What a build! Great job! A build to be really proud of. Your series has provided me with much food for thought on my build. Thanks for sharing.

[@GregsModels]

Thanks Russell

Great result Greg! You have the perfect sense of detail. You have beautifully revived this very old kit. I also liked your functional engine. Congratulations and thank you for sharing :)

[@modelnut]

Hi Greg, just finished watching your back catalogue of the AirFix 109E & considering how old the kit is & the fact only very little mods were done it came out very well indeed. Please to see you included the pilot. Very glad you didn't bin it. 😅

[@GregsModels]

He's aged well 😁

[@mikemontgomery2654]

She turned out beautiful! Well done sir! This is why I like the big models.

[@robo40]

That was a very enjoyable series of videos on making it Greg and superbly done I must say. I've got one in my stash but considering moving it on, just not sure where I would put it afterwards! 🤔😂

[@robertmarsh3588]

Just fabulous. Thank you. Always wanted to make one of these1/24 kits and for a brief time I actually had both the time and patience to do it, yet sadly I never bought one. Disappointed that you saw fit to omit the swastikas. I just don't understand why, given that you can see a prototype in a museum still faithfully preserved.

[@gsmdo8836]

I should imagine that showing swastikas on KZbin is the issue. If you look at the final pictures of the model, the swastikas are there, but blurred out. When I first started making Airfix kits, swastikas were not included in the decals - this was in the early 1960s and it was a symbol you didn't use...

[@nickjones6065]

Superb, from the pilot in denim to the subtle weathering. And this is you on half gas...

[@c123bthunderpig]

Epic build, I was mesmerized by watching all five parts, I can only imagine the total build time. I have not tried any of the large scale kits, staying at 1/48th. That scale is enough of a challenge for my detailing skills, although bombers n that scale are a bit difficult. I read some of the comments about the Swastikas. I didn't know there were " rules" about showing them. After all they are part of history. Yes the Germans used it however, they are not isolated to that regime. Many cultures use them, in fact I have some Native American Navajo Jewelry with Swastikas on them. Still we must obey rules. Overall I think decals, while necessary to complete the model are more difficult than detailing. It doesn't take much for a bad decal mistake to ruin a model. Someday I will try a large scale but the 32 and 24 kits are like getting costly like a mortgage to buy these days. Thanks for a great model building video. Loved the pilot and engine.

[@GregsModels]

Because this was my first video with swastikas on I wasn't 100% sure about KZbin's rules. A lot of Facebook model groups won't allow swastikas, surprising considering the subject. I've got a horrible feeling that at some point KZbin may do the same.

[@tonerotonero1375]

Masterclass! I love the level of details on these large scale ones. Very nice.

[@briannicklas109]

The VDM prop logos look fine - they seemed to have come off in service quickly, but for new blades they looked big. Yours look just fine.

[@markryan9708]

Same. Binged watched all on this Saturday morning 🤔😂superb work. Learnt a lot. Thank you.

[@karlosmitz3027]

Great series mate!!! Stunning finished product

[@MGB-learning]

You did an Outstanding build. I had fun building the same kit about ten years ago. Time to build my second kit now that my modeling skills have vastly improved.

[@judebrad]

Great job, I feel your pain when something goes wrong.

[@markneal1175]

Lovely work Greg, I really look forward to your video,s roll on the next one....

[@jonwills9160]

Just catching up with this build from your archives. I've got the FW-190 which I've had for.......................30 years or so!! Not looking forward to building it!! Won't be anywhere near as good as your 109!! Great build!

[@GregsModels]

Some of the Trumpeter 109's aren't bad, I don't know whether they do an E in 1/24 though?

[@michaelwalsh7437]

Nice job. I'm working on this kit right now. Not as much detail as yours, but treating it like a 'skills test' after 20 years of not modeling.

[@michaelwalsh7437]

Made same horrendous mistakes. Assembled the whole cockpit and engine before painting, but it doesn't look too bad.

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

Fantastic work matey, it's really come together for an excellent build, again. Well done for sticking with it. Looking forward to seeing what's next. Stay safe Greg mate

[@GregsModels]

Thanks Steve.

[@paulmoore6345]

Despite the pain it looks great 👍

[@richardcook3310]

Good modelling and video making skills.

[@danielcgomez]

really nice build! Loved this series ...as much as all your other uploads!!

[@garyhoff2178]

Great work, Greg, and your videos are terrific. Very enjoyable to watch and very informative. I built this kit about 8 years ago and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also saw your first Stuka video and can't wait for part 2. About 7 years ago I discovered radio controlled tanks in 1/16 and 1/6 scale and haven't built an aircraft kit since, but you've inspired me to the point where I've taken the HE-111 down from the closet shelf and I'm seriously thinking about taking a break from the tanks to build her. I have the 1/32 Revell kit and I picked up lots of aftermarket goodies for detail, like MG 15s and photo etched cockpit details. Maybe after that I might get to the JU-88 in 1/32 that's also waiting on the shelf, along with a couple dozen others. I had been thinking about selling them since I spend so much time on the tanks, but your videos have helped me decide to hang on to them and make an effort to get them built. Keep up the great work, Greg.

[@GregsModels]

Thank you. The He-111 looks an impressive model. It's sat on my shelf waiting to be built, someday.

[@fliegeroh]

Marvelous job.

[@peterdiepenthal4090]

I think you did a fantastic job looks whicked

[@raytheron]

Great build, Greg! Love it!

[@tontonmimite1]

BRAVO pour ce Bf 109 et tous mes compliments de la FRANCE.

[@GregsModels]

Merci

[@gavinbooth]

You did a cracking job Greg I will try the oils on my sea fury then the flory wash thanks for the tips marra . Regards Gav.

[@69jmcc]

Outstanding build fella..probably one of the best built 1/24th scale messerschmitt builds I've watched..have been debating getting one of these but the raised rivets and bad fittings are telling me no..may have to fork out for a trumpeter one but don't think they do the E version..right onto your 1/24th scale stuka build.

[@GregsModels]

No, Trumpeter only does a 1/32 109E. But the Trumpeter 1/24 109 G's make into good models.

[@kevinthorpe8435]

Looks great. Thanks for showing us this.

[@midori6756]

I think you did a great job on it!

[@bullranderman]

Your pontificating is wasted on me ! 😆 I made this model in 1972-3 ish as a young teenager. We were still using up glass bottles of Airfix enamels, horrid! My, most likely, finished up looking like it had fought the entire war, non stop , it looked so chappy. I'm a returning modeller at 60, and am completely baffled as to the stuff you folks have been working on all these years of my absence! But, a great inspiration.... There's so much to learn . Incidentally, I was knocking around ARCo's workshop last year , getting close and dirty with the Buchon that played in the BoB film; wearing fictitious codes, it basically has the same paint scheme...got to say, your Bf looks more authentic than that aircraft! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Getting cockpit reference was interesting and other details.... ever do a Blenheim, o can supply you with close up Internal detail .... your skills make me feel like an amoeba, but I will plod on regardless. Ta ! 😁

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Awesome result Greg.

[@RaduB.]

If it looks like one, then it is one!... Airfix was not far off with this Bf109E. And you are right, they usually are more accurate than the others, even though they are a bit sparing with their details and sometimes sketchy with the fitting... For a seventies kit it is glorious! And so it's your end result! 🙂

[@GregsModels]

cheers 👍😎

[@johnmauldon8563]

Well being a 109 fan but and watching your build of the 1/24 kit off I popped on evil bay and picked one up for £30.....some wanted well over £100 for theirs...think not....but then I went mad..bought trumpeters Bf-109G2....the G6.....the G10 and the sexy K4 all in 1/24...have bought after market galore...lucky enough I have a huge number off books on the subject.. Now I just have to work out a few markings.... the G2 will be Marseille's aircraft I even may do the E as white 14 the aircraft he flew in Battle of Britain.... Thank you for expiring me.....regards Jon

[@GregsModels]

Anytime John, thanks for watching.

[@SoymeScaleModels]

Lovely build Greg, I've just finished the old Tamiya Sea harrier, and the kit fought me all the way! It could've done with a bit more, but likewise I was ready to chuck it out the window!

[@GregsModels]

These old kits do test the modellers patience. I think we are spoiled with today's offerings.

[@SoymeScaleModels]

Greg's Models indeed we are!

[@seanerk5kt9]

Magnificent build my friend!

[@jonkirman6946]

Nice job Greg very nice

[@CrotZari]

Given the age of the kit I think you did great! I have not been building models for 30 years or so but during a cleaning in the attic I recently found a large box containing a few unbuilt models that I never touched. I bought them when my favorite hobby store closed almost 35 years ago. I got the 1/24 Spitfire model and some Hasegava (newer) 1/32 models, a focke-wulf I belive. Also, belive it or not, I found an unopened Westland Lysander from Matchbox in the scale of 1/32 as well. Who knows the age of that? Matchbox used to make nice models in three shades of plastic. Very weird, and long box for a model of that size. Then there are a slew of 1/72 models as well. I am very tempted to try the Lysander. I am using your videos to learn some of your methods and I really like your attention to detail. I want you to know that you are inspiring to watch and I hope you feel our gratitude from the comments when you are tempted to bin a project. I have no illusions about my first build in 35 years but I am eager to try.

[@GregsModels]

Thank you for your comment. If you're coming back into modelling, I'd treat yourself to a Tamiya aircraft model, expensive yes, but quality comes at a price. The kits you mention may give you a hard time especially, the Matchbox kit. But whatever you go with, enjoy!

[@CrotZari]

@@GregsModels thanks! I will build my Lysander as practice. It says 1978 on the box and the price was 5£. The Hasegava model of the Focke-wulf is insanely detailed in comparison. I got that as a present 15 years ago or something like that. When I look at the fuselage and wings In a magnifying glass I can see rivets and the heads of individual screws. Insane! However, the decalset to that model looks cracked, as if the paper have dried an pulled apart the decals. A shame.

[@wigglesend]

Super job. Learning lots from watching

[@basicminiaturepainting]

Wonderful build mate

[@Steven197106]

nice model, why are you worried about showing swastikas when I see them in plenty of model video channels

[@GregsModels]

Just best to play it safe.

[@Ralle1968]

If you are an German Poster like me,your Vid will be deleted,if you show the Swastika!😭

[@raytheron]

@@Ralle1968 Yes, but that's because they're illegal in Germany, not the rest of the world.

[@Ralle1968]

@@raytheron I know,and that“s good!

[@septiccalling8341]

Well, I thought that turned out a really nice drop o’ gear! 👍🏻👌🏻

[@christwister14]

Hello my friend, this is a really good video which helps me a lot as I am in the process of putting the same together. If I may allow myself a small remark, it seems to me that the propeller decals are backwards. On my assembly manual, the point of the triangles is oriented towards the end of the propeller. Is this an Airfix error? I have viewed several photos of 39/45 and indeed these triangles are the point towards the propeller cone. Thank you again for this sharing and congratulations because it is a very beautiful achievement.

[@GregsModels]

Hi Christian, I used Zestaw Kalkomanii/Techmod decals on the 109, they show the points facing the spinner, inwards. Thank you for watching 👍

[@johnnichols9056]

One more note, checked my kits, the 109 and Spit have raised rivets while the 190 has recessed ones though on the large side too much to fill and reapply. I think I'll attack the 190 first.

[@tommyboyscalemodeling4988]

Excellent work!

[@AlanTaylorCRSmusicproduction]

You're not into weathering your kits? They look great but a little too clean if I may say.

[@dbenci2071]

As usual, great work

[@johnnichols9056]

Insparation, I've got this one as well as the FW 190 and the Spit Mk 2

[@johnnichols9056]

Waldro cockpit pieces as well.

[@Glicksman1]

What is the tool you used to make the flush rivet marks? Do they make different sizes for different scales? I've seen a 109 very like this one in the R.A.F. Museum, London. I must say that you have more than captured the essence of the airplane. The real one looks just like this model and it would be ungrateful to nitpick over minute details. Bravo.

[@GregsModels]

Rosie the Riveter tools and they make various sizes, my weapon of choice

[@Glicksman1]

@@GregsModels THX

[@gregtaylor6146]

Another fabulous 'build' Greg! Quick question, how do you go about storing such masterpieces with some degree of confidence that they will still look fabulous, and - perhaps more importantly - still in one piece, when you next return to them? All the Best.

[@GregsModels]

Hi Greg, all the builds, well most of them, are put into custom built foam board boxes never to see the light of day again

[@gregtaylor6146]

@@GregsModels - My goodness, my initial thought is, that's rather sad, and then, after further reflection, what else might one do with them? Are you never tempted to have a local non-profit aviation museum of your choice display select/appropriate models under glass perhaps, for a finite period?

[@GregsModels]

@@gregtaylor6146They don't seem to age well in some museums. Dusty and faded over the years. It would be a nice thought that maybe decades later to show them as fresh as the day they were built. Just a thought.

[@johnreed3638]

What is the score on showing the swastika emblem? I thought only in Germany it was banned until I recently viewed Berlin's Gatow aircraft museum and the German aircraft there all displayed the swastika. Confused !!!

[@GregsModels]

I'm not 100% sure on showing swastikas it's just easier to play it safe. You never know who you might offend.

[@hercholand]

@@GregsModels Im offended because no swastikas in the model uh? And now what?

[@RobSchofield]

GOOD tee shirt!

[@GregsModels]

I think so too 👍

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

It's too bad that you have to delete the swastikas from the model; the swastika, like the SS uniforms, were designed to intimidate and dismay their opponents. I've been in Germany, and they take eliminating fascination with the Nazis quite seriously. Swastikas DO make model airplanes seem sinister and complacent, even tiny 1/72nd scale kits. Great job of detailing; I like the idea of lavishing extra detail on a large scale model kit - it takes extra care to design a kit to be this large, and make sure that the details all fit properly. Thanks for your videos full of useful tips.

[@GregsModels]

Thank you, I'm not a big fan of super detailing, much prefer building straight from the box, if I can! As for the Swastikas, yes your right, but you never know who you might offend in this day and age, I played safe with the 109.

[@BTW...]

@longbowman2010 It's a matter of context, and that makes your "..only a Buddhist symbol turned on it's side" argument BS. Why not get a proper swastika face tattoo and try to argue that line with anyone who would have anything to do with you in public.

[@thethirdman225]

17:10 yeah the real one probably vibrated just as badly!

[@edlangley4660]

I was 13 when I built this and I'll tell you now, it did not look as slick as your effort. I ended up pumping .22 pellets into it. Found one in the stash so not all is lost.

[@GregsModels]

If it's the first release, 1973, it's worth keeping just for the Roy Cross box art.

[@Ralle1968]

Love it!😍

[@TK421-53]

All that fuzz about historically correct a/c markings. If people don’t like it, don’t watch it and move on with your life. Great model, well done. Prop. looks dark for RLM 70. Next time better use a small (ball) bearing for the prop shaft to run smoothly.

[@telescopereplicator]

" _Not the best model I've ever made_ " . You could have fooled, me buddy ! ;-) Weathering looks fine to me. Do not change a thing ! And remember: all WW2 German aircraft had dark green (RLM 70) propeller blades, not black ! Cockpit, motor, and the rest of it looks really nice. Seriously mean that. Please keep the model. Do not throw it away.

[@GregsModels]

Cheers!

[@KHKH-os6kt]

Mine got shot down by a .22

[@hikodo-plasticmodels2066]

nice！

[@larsaqvarfordt1069]

Thanx for a nice build up on this oldie,hoping u will do more of them...Great.

[@GregsModels]

Maybe the Stuka next, an old favourite of mine.