Spanish Civil War…1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109E-1, Legion Condor
Built in 2015. Eduard kit with decals from Kagero miniTopcolors #30 (Luftwaffe´s Baptism of Fire)
Painted with acrylics, Gunze H70 mixed with Tamiya XF-19 for RLM63, black trim is painted too.
Model shows the a/c of Hauptmann Siebelt Reents who commanded 1.J/88 from early September 1938 to the end of the Spanish Civil War. During this time he achieved one victory over a Republican Polikarpov I-15.
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John Healy said on March 12, 2021
Nice work. I like SCW stuff a lot.
Greg Kittinger said on March 12, 2021
Another beauty – love the Legion Condor schemes as well.
John vd Biggelaar said on March 12, 2021
A fantastic looking early 109, Reinhard.
Everything on this build looks perfect.
Spiros Pendedekas said on March 12, 2021
Fantastic job, Reinhard!
I love those early 109s!
John Krukowski said on March 12, 2021
That better be a clean thumb! This maybe helpful for others to read so I’ll say it here. I only touch my finished models if I have to but when I do I try not to use my fingertips, I’ll use my fingers but higher up where the skin oils are likely to be less.
Love the ‘109 in these colors, like the Lo-Viz of its day.
Beautiful work, as always, both of you.
Bryan W. Bernart said on March 12, 2021
Really superior work.
Tom Cleaver said on March 12, 2021
Another really nice 109 from Spreizhofer Flugzeugwerke!