Spanish Civil War...1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109B, 2.J/88 Legion Condor
Built more than 10 years ago. Hobbycraft kit with resin nose from Classic Airframes, decals from Cutting Edge.
Unteroffizier Willhelm Staege, 2.J/88 Legion Condor, Alar d'el Rey August 1937
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Tom Cleaver said on June 2, 2021
Spreitzhofer Flugzeugbau Arbeitschaft strikes again! Nice work, Reinhard. Good to see you "got the word" 10 years back about the camouflage of the first Bf-109Bs sent to Spain.
dale travis said on June 2, 2021
Great looking 109. I really love these in Spanish Civil War markings.
John vd Biggelaar said on June 2, 2021
Great build of this early 109, Reinhard.
Nice splinter camo for 1937, which RLM colors did you use?
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on June 2, 2021
Thanks John!
You often see profiles and decal instructions with 62/63, but that´s wrong. The splinter camo Bertas that were used in Spain in 1937/38 came in standard 70/71/65 camo, which my dad applied.
Spiros Pendedekas said on June 2, 2021
Thumbs up from me too, Reinhard!
Wonderful result!
John Healy said on June 2, 2021
Wow, Reinhard! My favorite 109 done to a high standard.
Bernard Bedeur said on June 3, 2021
Hi Reinhard. Great looking model. Testimony to a tangible history. I Just finished reading the Ballantines history of the violent Century. “ The Condor Legion “ the Bf-109 tipped the scales in favour of the Nationalists. Air power was major in Spain.
Gruesome history.
Bob Torres said on June 3, 2021
A really nice looking 109! Beautiful work.
George R Blair Jr said on June 3, 2021
This is an awesome early Spanish 109, Reinhard (@grimreaper). I just finished a Spanish 109 from 1943, so I really appreciate the level of detail and finish on this kit.
Woody Kubacki said on June 7, 2021
Another early model beauty.