I've decided to join this great group build with what is probably the best known German WW2 fighter, the iconic Messerschmitt BF109. Many examples of this plane have already been featured on iModeler, but here's my effort. I don't think I've ever built a German model aircraft before, for reasons explained later, but I chose this one as a starter firmly based on Louis Gardner's thorough and enthusiastic review here https://imodeler.com/2018/03/1-48-scale-tamiya-61117-messerschmitt-bf-109-g6-kit-review-part-1-of-2/. I'm sure this kit needs no further introduction to 109 fans, and there were some interesting comments following Louis' review, both for and against Tamiya's kit.

This is a great entry, my friend @chinesegeorge! I love the nice and solid Tamiya kit.
Looking forward to your progress!

a 109? - I'm strapped in and looking forward too it! It is a very nice kit with superb details and some very nice options. Have fun!

There are so many options with this kit that the instructions have to be carefully checked.

Hey George, that’s one sweet kit, a true shake ‘n bake build that gives Tamiya their reputation.
Just make sure to chose whether you want a gimmick functionality or not (And I mean the engine closed and opened) because I ended up understanding too late that if you detail your engine then you can’t remove it and use the closed parts
Have a look at my build if you want https://imodeler.com/2019/06/tamiya-109-g-6-a-lesser-know-ace/

Off to a good start, my friend @chinesegeorge!
Good use of liquefied styrene!

109 AND LqS - heavenly!
Should some parts be damaged I have some leftovers from my HA-1112 build, primarily in front of the windscreen. Just gimme a shout via PM if you need any of those.

@airbum Hi Erik, thanks for your message and your kind offer. Thankfully none of the parts seem to be damaged, but if I do find any that are I'll contact you, not sure about the postage to China though!