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Rafi Ben-Shahar
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Hasegawa 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-4

March 30, 2025 · in Aviation · · 14 · 186

The model depicts the mount of Gustav Rodel. His white 4 has Gruppenkommander markings for II./JG 27. Yet, none of his 50 kills score is presented. TC indicated that by the end of 1943 all Experten followed his example.

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  1. Great looking model… paint looks especially nice !

  2. Very nice work on this Gustav, Rafi @blackmopane
    Did you repaint those decals by means of brush painting?

  3. Bravo Rafi,
    I was wondering if you painted the insignia and ranking (Group Commander, I believe...)
    The weathering actually looks like the plane has been out in a sandstorm, very cool.

  4. Nice 109, Rafi. I’m still a fan of many of those older Hasegawa kits.

  5. By 1late 943, almost all the German experten were following Rodel's example. Victory markings weren't displayed on their airplanes. Look at photos, you'll see.

    Nice work on the model.

  6. Excellent Gustav, Rafi!
    Love your decals repainting!

  7. Lovely 109 - I'm a fan of desert schemes!

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