1/144 U.S. captured Me-109 "Irmgard"

[Texman]

So, while I was doing the build of the Me-109 for Japan, I purchased and built the U.S. captured Me-109g "Irmgard".
No construction surprises, but I decided to try and take some better pictures than I took the first time with the
Japanese -109. I think I found my problem, so I will post up the Irmgard now.

[gregh]

Texman, very nice .... how do make them so small :-). 1/72 is about as small as i can go with these tired old eyes and some arthritic fingers

[3Turner]

Wow Ray, this one also came out real nice. The size is so deceiving until the shot with the quarter.....that is not a giant quarter is it? LOL!

[peter taft]

Great job as per usual Ray... i really like the antenna - What did you use ?

[Texman]

Thanks ya'll,

Peter, I use a .004 "transparent" nylon thread. I glue it in place,
then use a soldering iron to lightly heat it up, which tightens it up the rest of the way.

[peter taft]

Originally Posted by Texman

Thanks ya'll,

Peter, I use a .004 "transparent" nylon thread. I glue it in place,
then use a soldering iron to lightly heat it up, which tightens it up the rest of the way.

Very fine thread indeed, and i will remember your tightening method for sure - Thanks

[jagolden01]

Fine work, Texman. Interesting subject!

[Janx]

Excellent job, I find your work with these tiny models very inspiring.

[Swampfox]

Texman,

I've seen many of your build threads for these tiny pieces of art.

Can I ask what weight paper/card you print these on? I tried on some 65# card stock and it just didn't work for me..... might I learn your secret?

Thanks,
SFX

[rockpaperscissor]

Wonderful work in any scale, but in 1/144 it's really something. Great job Texman!