Orlik's BF-109 G2

**PAPER FAN** · #1 07-29-2012, 03:30 PM

This is my third airplane build, after building the D.H.2 I started a Spad but 80% into what was turning into a really fine build my do g litterally ate my homework. I almost went back to the USS Oklahoma/USS Arizona build but after a short depression decided to build my 2nd airplane a 2nd time. Only I decided to build the Orlik BF-109 G2, incorrectly labled Me-109 (I think) on the cover.

I am about 75% at this stage. The model has been a lot of fun to build and the fit is above average. The instructions are week, no representation of the landing gear bays at all and I did mess up a bit as a result but worked it out.

The canopy has plastic folder cover cover laminated to the paper frame. The 109 works well for this as the canopy is a simple 3 piece assembly with few curved surfaces.

Joe

**richkat** · #2 07-29-2012, 03:39 PM

Looking good so far....Rich

**milenio3** · #3 07-31-2012, 03:24 PM

This Orlik model is a very good model, no issues and very "friendly".

I like how your model looks, very clean.

Despite the instruction diagrams, you can come up with a very appealing model.

The Me vs Bf nomenclature is a recurrent topic in the forum. Halinski always call it Bf. Others Me, as it is more common. But I've read and been told that Bf (Bayerische Flugzeugwerke) is the official name.

I had a very good insight from Duster on my thread for the Bf-109 T-2 from Halinski.

Keep up with this Me... err... Bf-109!!

**PAPER FAN** · #4 08-26-2012, 04:09 PM

I finished the 109G2 today, still have to apply a gloss coat. I messed up the cockpit. I used CA glue and had no issues assembling the frame onto the plastic, no glazing. Added the two aft sections, no glazing, added the two outer front edges, no glazing. Installed the front face plate and glazed over. Unfortunatety there is no ventilation so the fumes from the CA glazed the inner "glass". I will not make this mistake a 2nd time. I was very upset but decided to finish the model anyway. This is my second plane and it will be awhile before I do another, too many ships to finish up and two WWI classics to build, Sedlitz and Dreadnaught.

**Texman** · #5 08-26-2012, 04:17 PM

You have what looks like an exceptional build. With the exception of your canopy problems, it is well done. However, I have a potential solution. Very carefully remove the canopy assembly from the airframe. Go and buy yourself some "Future" acrylic floor wax. Using a small brush, you can brush this on to the "fogged" areas and it should provide a considerably clearer canopy.

**richkat** · #6 08-26-2012, 05:23 PM

Texman is right Future floor wax will stop frosting....put it on before you glue and will not fog....Your build looks fantastic!!....Rich

**Loui** · #7 08-26-2012, 07:31 PM

Solid craftsmanship, Wonderful.... so that's a Orlik BF-109..... Ok...My Built n Buy List going longer now.... i need to really learned how to prioritize a Model n built it. LOL!

**milenio3** · #8 08-26-2012, 08:40 PM

It looks amazing, PapaerFan... regardless the fumes. Orlik's Messerschmitt is a very good designed model, and it gives a lot of joy to build it.

If you allow me, let me tell you about the technique of what I did on my Bf-109 T-2>

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Originally Posted by milenio3

Now for this one, what I did was to have the window frames sprayed in the back with spray glue. Then paste the frame to the canopy piece. This is a delicate process, as any displacement of the window frame in the canopy plastic could dump both pieces. I used commercial canopy for my model.

But you'll get good results.

**PAPER FAN** · #9 08-27-2012, 06:09 AM

Texman and Rich, thanks for the Futura tip. I will try this approach. Not sure I will cut off the canopy though, I used an overrunning tab on the lower edges to "grab" the inside of the canopy so I would have to cut through the plastic, the part may be too delicate. I will attempt to start but if it gets too tricky I will not risk the loss of the model.

The T2 looks great. A far more complicated kit than Orlik's.