The Israeli knife, Avia S-199 “Sakeen”
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My most recent job was this 1:32 scale Revell Me-109G-6 model and I purchased the conversion kit of the Czech AML (no.32006). The model was sprayed with Gunze paints and the colors were mixed by myself.
History:
The S-199 is a reconstructed fighter by Avia Aircraft Factory, using Messerschmitt Bf 109G models manufactured by Škoda Works in Slovakia. The aircrafts were built from the parts and design documentation left by the Germans at the end of the war. Although the model had many problems and was not popular with pilots, the Israeli Air Force used them during the Israeli War of Independence. The Czechoslovakian pilots called it Mezek (the mule), but the Israelis did not take it, they called the model Sakeen ("knife"), which can be derived from the original name Messer.
(Source: Wikipedia)
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DE4EVER said on September 9, 2019
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Visually striking model and subject Bhandez. A rare addition to anyone's collection.
Nice camouflage application and weathering, thank you for sharing these images.
It so refreshing to see the 109 in different clothing.
Bhandez Models said on September 10, 2019
Thank you very much DE4EVER! In June, I saw the original in the Air Force Museum in Israel. It inspired me to finish this model!
David A. Thomas said on September 9, 2019
Huh...I thought "Sakeen" meant "Irony"...
(Just kidding...)
Nice work on this bird!
Bhandez Models said on September 10, 2019
Thank you David! 🙂
Greg Kittinger said on September 10, 2019
Looks great! The 109 sure wore a lot of schemes - I'm just starting to realize how broad a palette one has starting with a 109 "canvas!"
Bhandez Models said on September 11, 2019
Thanks Greg! That's true! There are a lot of options in the family of 109 colors.
Jeff Bailey said on September 11, 2019
I think the pilots didn't like it because they ruined the looks by changing the nose. It doesn't "flow" like it should.
Or not ...
GREAT model, Bhandez Models!
Bhandez Models said on September 11, 2019
Thank you very much Jeff! the pilots did not like this aircraft because it was very unstable when take off and landing. The engine (Jumo-211f) was originally developed for bomber aircraft.