Description
About the Actual Aircraft
The Messerschmitt Bf 109, a German fighter aircraft that began production in 1935, saw action in the Spanish Civil War and saw action throughout World War II, from North Africa to the Eastern Front. Its slim fuselage and thin, sharp wings emphasize speed.
Its combat experience during the Spanish Civil War led to improvements, leading to the production of various types.
By the end of the war, over 30,000 aircraft of all types had been produced, and it served as the German military's main fighter throughout the war. The G-type became the mainstay of the German military in the latter half of the war, with the first type completed in 1941. The
G-6 was the most widely produced G-type. It was powered by a DB605 series engine.
It was armed with one 30mm cannon, two 20mm cannons, and two 13mm machine guns.
About the Product
This 1/48 scale plastic assembly kit recreates one of the most iconic WWII aircraft, the German Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6.
The parts are manufactured by Eduard, ensuring reliable assembly and a sharp finish.
The aircraft's shape, as well as details such as panel lines and rivets, are meticulously recreated with Eduard's signature precision.
The cockpit interior, featuring a selectable open/close canopy, is meticulously recreated, including handles and levers on the side walls, as well as floor parts with replicated instrument panels, seats, and pedals. The landing gear and landing gear compartments are also meticulously detailed, combining fine parts to create a truly realistic finish.
This kit captures the intricate atmosphere of the actual aircraft.
The markings are selected from the 52nd Fighter Wing, the aircraft that ace Barkhorn and others served in. High-quality Cartograf decals are used to recreate the aircraft.
Kit Features
- 1/48 scale model of the German military's masterpiece fighter, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6
- Eduard's plastic parts are renowned for their sharp reproduction
- The details of the landing gear and landing gear compartment are combined with small parts to create a realistic finish
- Markings for the 52nd Fighter Wing aircraft are provided with Cartograf decals
- Product size: Total length approximately 188mm
