Yes, this is yet another 109, but I just want to have some easy and relaxed build instead of fighting again with short run kit. So, I've picked up Zvezda 109F-2 in 1:72 scale from my stash. It's a snap fit kit, but it's also well detailed.

Included painting schemes are boring, so after a some search I've found what I wanted – Swiss 109F. But it was F-4 version and what I have is F-2. Main differences between these version includes: propeller with broader blades, smaller air radiator intake under the cowling, external armored glass windshield. Also there is some minor differences. So, my F-2 should be converted into F-4.

I have remains of PE sets for Tamiya and Academy 109E so I'm gonna use some parts from it like seat belts. Also I have propeller blades for G (I think it's for G/K) which I will use as replacement. Gun barrels from Master Model will be a good addition too.

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According to the drawings I have some parts were not present on F-4, so I've removed them (pointed by red arrows). Also plastic has many defects which needs to be filled.

PE parts were added to interior and landing gears (also with scratched pipelines). Intakes and exhausts were drilled out.

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Yes, I do think so too! Especially early 109 (D and E) looks very good.

No Bernard, it's without stripes unfortunately, only with standard white cross on red. Kora producing such decals, so I've get this info from it.

I'd venture to say more money was spent on all the after-market than the kit, right...? As you say, however, it looks like a pretty nice kit for a snap-together. A 48th scale 109 is hard enough to work on...I can't imagine the difficulty in working on a 72nd version. By the way, if I'm not mistaken, Switzerland was neutral during WWII, so why did they feel the need to have Me (or Bf, if you prefer) 109's in their air force? Come to think of it, what's the difference in Me or Bf...? Place of manufacture?

I think that is right. The Swiss were very forceful about maintaining their neutrality, and would force down, or shoot down, if need be any belligerent aircraft, venturing into their airspace.
The crews would be repatriated but their aircraft impounded.

Yes, and those that could be returned to flying condition were - hence Swiss Mustangs etc.

Many of the allied aircraft were damaged of course and crews flew to Switzerland to avoid capture. The Swiss did manage to obtain some late model Me 109's late on in the war to replace their pre war Me 109 D's and E's. I understand that Germany was reluctant to supply these and only agreed to do so in return for the destruction of a Me 110, with advanced radar that had force landed after chasing a damaged British bomber over the border.

Watching this with interest. The cockpit really looks the part.