MeAvroSchmitt MeK5109

Brian da Basher · April 27, 2006, 08:39:28 PM

Here's some in-progress pics of my third build for the Airfix GB. This is the second part of my Me-109/Avro 504 crosskit project. This build uses the fuse from the Airfix Avro 504 and the wings, horizontal stabs, engine and prop from an Airfix Me-109G. This first pic is some of the bits I started with.

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Brian da Basher · April 27, 2006, 08:44:14 PM

I've since grafted on the Me-109G engine and sanded down the corners of the Avro fuse where the two meet for a more natural look. I also built the wings and attached them along with the horizontal stabs. The rear gun is leftover from an Airfix DH-4. Rather fitting I think. Here's another pic.

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Brian da Basher · April 27, 2006, 08:46:51 PM

I decided I liked the under-wing gun pods and the cool bomb. They looked so right for this attack aircraft. Originally, I decided to use Tamiya Sky as the underside color because I have a lot of it, but now I take perverse pleasure in having it grace this unnatural marriage of German and British aviation technology. Here's a shot of the underside.

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Brian da Basher · April 27, 2006, 08:49:43 PM

Tonight I put a nice topside color of Light Olive Drab on it after I finished taking these pics. I'm still trying to make up my mind on what markings it will wear. Thanks to the great Phil P, I now have a veritible sea of decal possibilities. I'm hoping to finish the build this weekend. Here's the last pic for now.

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Allan · April 27, 2006, 10:26:00 PM

What an interesting model Bri.

Can't wait to see more progress, including decals.

Have you considered wood finish and lozenge decals?

Allan in Canberra

cthulhu77 · April 28, 2006, 05:58:13 AM

Love those tub cockpits ! coolness!

lancer · April 28, 2006, 08:00:26 AM

Love it Spatman. She is looking very good. Can't wait to see it finished.

retro_seventies · April 28, 2006, 11:27:31 AM

she's a beauty bri - can't wait to see where you are going with this one!

Sisko · April 28, 2006, 04:36:39 PM

Veeeeeery nice Brian!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait for some detailed finish pics B)

BlackOps · April 28, 2006, 06:49:47 PM

Brian, I was very dissappointed that you made no mention of the paper towels your using...they have a very lovely texture and pattern to them :dum:

OK, couldn't help myself

I like what you have done so far, interesting combo but I think it works well together.

Jeff G.

philp · April 28, 2006, 07:54:16 PM

Uh, Bri, where are the spats?
I mean, I keep looking at the pics and it looks like it has *gasp* retractable landing gear???

But even without spats it is still looking good.

John Howling Mouse · April 29, 2006, 10:38:44 AM

This is sharp and intriguing and all but where's the second (upper) wing, Brian?!?

Brian da Basher · April 29, 2006, 04:45:31 PM

No spats and no upper wing. I am a complete failure.

The canopy is on and now all I need to do is pick out the decal options from the seemingly infinate array at my disposal.

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John Howling Mouse · April 30, 2006, 06:00:38 PM

You keep up this deviated path from your norm and I may start building T-Tail planes with "regular" tails!!

Brian da Basher · April 30, 2006, 08:57:35 PM

In early 1943, the Yugoslavian partisans under Josef Tito were in dire straits. The Nazi war machine had unleashed its full fury against them in a merciless fall and winter campaign, causing great losses. The Soviet Union had cut back severely on aid following a tiff between Stalin and Tito over the Soviet ruler's repeated vodka-fueled advances towards Tito's 20 year old daughter during a state visit earlier in the year. The massive casualties caused by relentess panzer assualts during the offensive had cost the partisans dearly and an immediate solution had to be found. Fortunately, the hard working and innovative Yugoslavians were up to the task. Using the engines, wings, and horizontal stabilizers from downed Me-109s and the fuselage components of long-forgotten Avro-504Ks gathering dust in a disused flight school, they came up with the most famous and feared balkan tank killer ever devised, the MeAvroSchmitt MeK-5109. This awesome attack aircraft was armed with two 7.9 mm machine guns fitted on the cowling and three 20mm canon, two in under-wing pods and one firing through the propellor hub. Another 7.9 mm machine gun was fitted to a turret for rear defense. Combining this incredible firepower with a 500lb. centerline bomb made a weapon that was devastating to any Nazi panzers that ventured into range. Nicknamed the Slobosovec by its crews, the MeAvroSchmitt MeK-5109 was able to stem the Nazi onslaught at a crucial time in the war. The machine pictured here is E449, the most famous of all MeK-5109 Slobosovecs, noted for killing 56 panzers. These pictures were taken soon after it flew to Belgrade so the flightcrew could be awarded The Great Yugoslav Partisan Air Corps Hero Star with Wreath medal for their achievements, which explains the seemingly pristine condition of this well-blooded combat aircraft.

1st of 6 pics.

Brian da Basher