How I Built (and weathered) the New 1/48 Tamiya BF-109

Today we're building the new dual boxing of Tamiya's awesome BF-109. I had to overcome a few challenges and figure out how to do the weathering, but I hope you enjoy the result- I definitely did.

[@markstott6689]

I'm colourblind so yellow is my favourite colour. I think that adding the copper has given it a green tint. Other than that it looks great. 😊❤😊

[@jayanthrangan7281]

Amazing detailing😊

[@PeaLoop]

Nice work! Learned a bunch.

[@OnTarget100]

Really nice video, after watching your video I felt like making my Tamiya BF-109 🙂. Thanks for the great advice in the video. Peace from Sydney Australia.

[@kkfoto]

I just bought an older Tamiya version of the BF-109. Thank you for a very useful video!

[@kenballard3724]

I built this kit a few years ago when it first came out. After watching your video, I plan on building it again using your techniques. Nicely done!

[@enzoroma14]

Nice video...without too many frills, just how I like them...and excellent result! I also have a Hasegawa Bf 109 G6 which I will start soon. I intend to further detail the model with riveting and photo-etching... it's the first time 🤞🏻. Thanks for sharing, hope to see more of your videos.

[@GDstory2023]

The detailed explanation was very helpful to me. Thank you.

[@scaleffect]

Very nice result. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@hanswurst9175]

Really nice build and weathering, but what happened to the landing gear?.....it is normally painted in RLM 02 inside 😅

[@45degreesmodelling]

This was a nice chilled video with great results. I always gloss before and after decals, if I don’t it usually goes wrong!

[@russellpoland6637]

Nice video. Great build. That kit looks good. I have a Revell of that aircraft. Looking forward to doing it with the technique You showed. Thank You for sharing.

[@willwoods6466]

I just started the Tamiya Bf-109 G-6, so your video is a big help. I wondered about the Yellow/Copper mix and will avoid that suggestion..

[@pa_alia]

I totally see post shading being the better approach for this type of cammo. I think you did well adding a bit heavier wash and blending at the end.

[@giuseppeA10]

I go to model citizens too... great build fella!!!

[@HavardCastiglioni]

I'd definitely agree. I'll even paint my model in a midnight black. Followed by some red and yellow similar to Germany's flag. Or I can keep it into WWII colors. If I'm lucky turn the basement into a battle of Brittain inspired museum. If lucky, sell some model kits.

[@corsair7531]

Nice build! I gotta get this kit.

[@scottrice3549]

i really like it thanks

[@stevenpiper970]

OH, where's the landing gear going in? I'm always curious about how 109's gear are engineered. I see that they are not like Tamiya's Spitfire that are so nice...I was hoping their 109's would be the same. The finished product is great!

[@ChineseSweatShoppe]

You def need some more subs 😎

[@nortlove9266]

I definitely think a gloss coat is super necessary for decals imho. I've had only bad experiences with decaling before gloss varnishing.

[@cj_modeller]

Honestly, this is probably the best decal result I’ve ever had, even with the Tamiya decals.

[@43srgrock]

CJ, what’s that sheet with the weird camo you used for primer coat.

[@kudukilla]

I always gloss before decals. Had a bad reaction of decal solution with paint one time. Taking no chances on that happening again.

[@danwilliams1686]

Excellent. My understanding is that German aircraft during ww2 were semi gloss painted. So, if it shines a little it should be ok.

[@cj_modeller]

Thank you very much for the kind words, and that’s good to know- I’m new to all things German aircraft.

[@BigAndTall666]

They were painted matt but got wax polished, hence the silky finish...

[@user-cm6hj3uc9s]

great job ! But no riveting ?

[@zamsoniteb8306]

Everything beautifu except from one minor detail.... You forgot or like many others ..just didn´t seem to care about putting in a seatbelt. That would have made the model more complete. Just saying. Other then that. Excellent work.