Artesania Latina ME BF 109G

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I thought I could wait until winter to start this. But the kit is soooo beautiful. The only downside so far is that the instructions are on a DVD. I have several computers at home and at work and none of them have an optical drive anymore. So I had to borrow a USB one from my wife who has one to play her classic movies. But other than that, this thing looks great (though VERY pricy). They got it to me in the US through a stop in Paris (during the Olympics!) in just three days (FedEx)! And inside they also "gifted" a knife set and some paints (only one of which is used on this model). And so I commend them. I have ordered other items that took two or more weeks to make it to my door. So good on you Artesenia Latina!

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Interesting kit. Some pieces seem's to be relatively heavy casting. I do not know which glue should be used for this case. Could you explain for us a little bit the How-to ?

Thanks
 
I honestly do not know! This is my first try for a model with diecast and photoetch parts. My (internets) research so far has led me to believe that epoxies are best. And so that is what I plan to use unless this community offers better advice.
 
I had to do some research about this. I thought that "Continental" would be a US brand name. I guess not.

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mondrasek said:
I had to do some research about this. I thought that "Continental" would be a US brand name. I guess not.

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Since its foundation in Hanover, Germany in 1871, Continental has been developing pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. From a small factory in Hanover, the company has developed into one of the global players in the automotive industry, which is now operating in 56 countries and markets. Continental is the oldest independent and also one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world. Over the past 150 years, the company has set standards in the tire industry with its pioneering spirit and innovative strength. Time and again, it was Continental’s engineers who, with their ground-breaking inventions, ensured that tires became safer, more efficient, and sustainable. Meanwhile, Continental is connecting its tires and their sensors to the cloud and offering its customers completely new, smart, and digital tire solutions and services.
 
Jimsky said:
Since its foundation in Hanover, Germany in 1871, Continental has been developing pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. From a small factory in Hanover, the company has developed into one of the global players in the automotive industry, which is now operating in 56 countries and markets. Continental is the oldest independent and also one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world. Over the past 150 years, the company has set standards in the tire industry with its pioneering spirit and innovative strength. Time and again, it was Continental’s engineers who, with their ground-breaking inventions, ensured that tires became safer, more efficient, and sustainable. Meanwhile, Continental is connecting its tires and their sensors to the cloud and offering its customers completely new, smart, and digital tire solutions and services.
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Thank you! Most excellent intel. M.
 
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I think your are right. May be small and light pieces could be glued with CA.
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My experience with CA is it is fantastic if the parts involved will not move and/or are not malleable/flexible. And this first assy (step 1) has me worried since I am not sure how much "flexing" I may cause while figuring out and fitting the rest of them.

I agree that CA will be best for static assemblies. Until I know I am working with that I am being a bit cautious.

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I remember building their Sopwith Camel a few years ago. Used Loctite 401 a high quality ca without any problems. Give the joint a rub with fine wire wool or sandpaper first and apply glue, worked a treat.
 
Wacom said:
I remember building their Sopwith Camel a few years ago. Used Loctite 401 a high quality ca without any problems. Give the joint a rub with fine wire wool or sandpaper first and apply glue, worked a treat.
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Thanks! Since 2-part epoxies are only a one or two shot deal I was hoping for advice on something less expendable. I think I'll still use it for the first main "bulkhead" of this model but likely will go CA on anything that requires adhesive after that. Once I see how stiff the rest of the "bones" are and all. I assume they will be fairly ridged!
 
Crap! I cut out and dressed two of the three bulkhead pieces that need to be laminated together and then realized I had both of the outside pieces, but not the middle one. And so no gluing right now unless I do a LOT more work this evening.

Is there a better way to trim photoetched stainless? I'm using side cutters and then diamond files. And while that works great, it takes a bit longer than I would like. Or maybe I just need to work on patience? (BTW, the filing was sooo satisfying! I LOVE the smell of steel in the morning!)

M.
 
I am also building this kit and the engineering in it is amazing.
I am using the " thick " viscosity CA glue from Hobby Lobby with great success. Highly recommended.
I am using Crescent brand electronic side cutting pliers and they minimize the "nubs " that need to be filed away.
Am very familiar with epoxies , and although they would work in this application, not recommended.
For paint , I am using the Tamiya Surface spray primer on the die cast pats and enamel paints. Using both airbrush and hand brush.
The sheet metal material is all 0.012" stainless steel. The die cast parts are a zinc/aluminum alloy. Some I will polish and clear coat.
Still have a long way to go , but I really enjoy this kit. Dave
 
Esta empresa (Artesanía Latina) es muy formal y generosa, ya que casi siempre te regalan algo con tu compra. Yo les compré el galeón San Francisco II que es el que estoy construyendo en la actualidad .
Saludos de Juanjo Lara
 
NO. Continental is a German brand, as is Metzler. I have Conti MC6s on my little Tiburon and they hang in there like tigers. I bought a BMW 3.0S in Malaysia around 50 years ago shod with Metzler Monzas. They chopped out in around 20,000 kilometers, not driven hard but with European cold temperature soft compound could not stand the heat of the tropics. Limped into Singapore from Johore Bahru going 'whump; whump; whump................ with a right rear bulging . Definitely under stress!! Made it, and shod the 3 litre with Bridgestones, and never looked back. Nice car, nice tyres.
 
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