This is an amazingly detailed build. I especially enjoy the extra insight and the little details you provide. (That's what sets your journals apart). I like the little trick with the added protectors for the fin mounted antennae and how you add a strip of plastic sprue to protect the tail wheel. I have yet to purchase an Eduard 109, but I do have some of the Tamiya's that are waiting in line. I have built the Tamiya version of the E-3 through the E-7, and must say they are a very fine assembling model. Just like you mentioned, they go together quickly and look good once completed.

The Eduard assembly looks to be incredibly detailed, and I can see how one could use this kit to make a nice maintenance diorama with the engine that is included.

Hopefully we will see some wings here next... Thanks for posting.

Stay safe my friend.

Good work Erik, A BF-109 test bed sent to Japan for evaluation. This will be the most unusual build in Japanese markings. This probably inspired the Hein Tony development. The inline power plant in the 109 also was an influence as well., as the Japanese to this point were really into the radial engines. Makes you wonder if the Germans evaluated any of the Japanese aircraft. Now I'm curious to check that out. Thanks for an interesting build.

Now I’m curious to check that out

Aint that just the thing with this EoJ GB? Makes many of us tread new groung it seems - even to the point that "Work-in-progress Aircraft" has come to a grinding halt. . . - I will have to do something about that soon 🙂

As goes for the "Tony" it was actually a licensebuilt DB engine, same as in the italian trio with watercooled inline engines! (now there's a build waiting to happen - two are in the stack, the third will be ordered soon). Thank you for stopping by - an update is on its way here in a few moments @uscusn

That's a progress, @airbum! I noted the cowling thinning and wing seating at the Tamiya Me, to remember when I will build my one. Isn't Imodeler's social modeling wonderful?
All the best, my friend. Keep it up!

Cannot comment about the Eduard, @airbum. However the Buffalo in Japanese markings is simply irresistible (makes my mouth water).!

Thank you for comments and pictures @fiveten and @lgardner. I am very sorry to inform you that the buffalo decals are intended to be used for the 109. HOWEVER I may have to order a second set of decals with all that pressure - but a Brewster is not a 109. . . . Decisions decisions - and the gardening season is in full swing here in Denmark - oh well, one year still untill deadline you say?

Stay safe my friends

@yellow10 thank you for comments and advice - sorry to say that I ended up in the garden, but today it is windy, and perfect to get some air through the "shop" to keep the fumes out, so here we go! another update soon.