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Modelsvit 1/48 Me bf. 109 c-3

February 24, 2023 · in Aviation · · 10 · 0.7K

Early version bf. 109. Could only find limited information on this version. Several source say only 58 C (Clara) variants built spring to late 1938. C1 being the primary version. Same sources state that C-3 and C-4 were experimental and not produced as D then E variants took over. Please feel free to correct if this is not actually the case.

Jumo 210 700hp engine. C variant added a gun in each wing in addition to 2 guns over the engine.

Nicely detailed kit which came with PE and masks. Built out of the box. Fit was good with a few minor bumps along the way which worked out.
Decals went down well.

Painted with Mr. Color Laquers. 17 Dk green and 18 Black green for the camo and 115 Lt Blue for bottom. Weathering and stains with oil paint.

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10 responses

  1. Nicely done Russ, she looks good.

  2. Fantastic build of this early variant, Russ!

  3. Nice! We don't see a Clara very often.

  4. Great looking early 109, Russ @rfking
    Well done.

  5. Excellent work, Russ. The C was definitely the rarest of the Jumo powered 109s.

  6. Nicely done, great looking scheme.

  7. Thanks for the nice comments!

  8. We don't see many very early 109's Russ, you have done an excellent job on this one đź‘Ť

  9. Nice to see an early 109 - well done!

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