Messerschmitt Bf 109
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Attack of the 109s, Pt. 2: Galland's Bf-109E-4 (Eduard 1/32)
In 1984 I had the privilege of attending the annual convention of the American Fighter Aces Association. Among the attendees were Adolf Galland, Gunther Rall (at the time the commander of the West German Air Force, though he seemed just [...]
Attack of the 109s, Pt. 1: 1/32 Bf-109B-2
Eduard Weekend Bf-109E-1 kit, mated to Alley Cat's Bf-109B-2 conversion, using the Alley Cat decals. Lots of folks (thanks to the "experts" - as my father with 150 independent patents once described an "expert": a drip [...]
Hasegawa 1/32 Bf-109K-4
As the Second World War drew to a close, the last primary operational Bf 109 fighter variant, the K-4, was introduced to the skies.
The Bf 109K-4 was a pressurized-cabin, high-altitude capable fighter-interceptor that would draw to a [...]
1/48 Messerspit Tamiya + Fusion Models (Captured Spitfire Mk.Vb with DB605 Engine)
This cross breed Spitfire model was built in 2011. It is 1/48 Tamiya Spitfire MkVb mated with Fusion DB605 conversion set. This aircraft (Spitfire MkVb serial EN850 / NX-X) flown by P/O Bernard Scheidhauer was captured in Jersey island [...]
Messerschmitt 109 G-6 J.Gr.50 Oblt Alfred Grislawski
The machine was built from the 1:48 Hasegawa kit, the white crosses, as well as the boundary lines are taped off and sprayed.
The German Kubelwagen comes from Tamiya, the characters are from ICM.
Hasegawa 1/32nd Messerchmitt Bf109G-6r6/Trop
This model features Cutting Edge Cockpit and Exterior Detail Sets and an Eagle Editions Spinner. Paints used were Floquil RLM74/75/76 and Reefer White, decals are a mixture of Aeromaster and Eagle Editions.
In the markings of 7./JG-27 [...]
Hasegawa 1/32nd Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 “Tall Tail”
A beneficiary of the tail swap I mentioned in a previous article, this one also features an MDC cockpit and wheels, Cutting Edge exhausts, and an Eagle Editions spinner. Paints are Floquil RLM74/75/76, 04 Gelbe, and RLM66 on the canopy [...]
Hasegawa 1/32nd Messerschmitt Bf109G-2r6
The Bf109G-6 "Hartmann Edition" formed the basis for this model. Modifications included an MDC G-2/4 cockpit set, True Details wheels, decals cobbled together from Eagle Strike and Eagle Editions. Tape belts with p/e buckles [...]
1/48 Tamiya Bf-109E-7 Trop
Of JG.27, somewhere in the North African desert.
1/48 Revell BF-109 G10
This very old kit with not very many parts and despite showing it's age it still builds beautifully. I added a True Details resin cockpit, wheels, and canopy. I scratch built some additional details into the canopy area and cockpit, and [...]
