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1/48 Bf109E-4/7 Messerschmitt Tropical |
  
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1/48 Bf109E-4/7 Messerschmitt Tropical |
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Description During the first half of the Second World War, the Messerschmitt Bf109 E was the main fighter of the German Air force. The E-4 housed a 1,100 hp Daimler Benz DB 601Aa engine and was armed with two 7.9mm machine guns on the nose, as well as 20mm cannon on each wing. For some aircraft, bulletproof glass was used to reinforce the front of the canopy. In addition, a 20mm cannon, which ran through a tube in the propeller was supposed to be installed but was unsuccessful. Displaying superb acceleration and diving ability, the E-type planes overpowered RAFs Hawk Hurricane and equaled the Spitfire fighters in the Battle of Britain. However, with a flight range of only 560km, the E-4 planes were limited to just fifteen minutes of combat over British skies. Thus, the bombers were not given sufficient support and sustained heavy damage. As a result, the Luftwaffes strategy to bomb England into surrender ended in failure. To deal with the drawback, the E-4 planes were equipped with an additional 300L fuel tank. These improved fighters, called E-7, were first deployed at the end of 1940. After the Battle of Britain, the E-4/7 planes were sent to the front lines of Northern Africa. As the Bf109 F-type fighters production advanced, the E-4/7 was retired from the front lines. However, some veteran pilots continued to use the E-4/7 mainly for ground support duty until the summer of 1942.
Features 72 parts in medium grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines.
Rotating propeller, revised, and corrected cowl and nose radiator. Highly detailed cockpit with seat, control stick and rudder pedals, and sculpted pilot figure. Related Items
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Product Information
Specifications Scale: 1/48
Wingspan: 8" (20.7cm) Fuselage Length: 7-1/4" (18.3cm) Markings Decal Options:
1: Bf109E-4, "White 12", 7./JG26. 2: Bf109E-7, "Black 8", 2./JG27, North Africa, Sept 1941. 3: Bf109E-4, Pilot: Maj Helmut Wick, I./JG2, Belgium, 1940. Requires Assembly
Hobby Knife Paint: (AS3 - Gray Green)(AS4 - Gray Violet)(AS5 - Light Blue)(X1 - Black)(X10 - Gun Metal)(X11 - Chrome Silver)(X18 - Semi Gloss Black)(X2 - White)(X4 - Blue)(X6 - Orange)(X7 - Red)(XF1 - Flat Black)(XF15 - Flat Flesh)(XF16 - Flat Aluminum)(XF2 - Flat White)(XF22 - RLM Grey)(XF23 - Light Blue)(XF3 - Flat Yellow)(XF49 - Khaki)(XF55 - Deck Tan)(XF57 - Buff)(XF58 - Olive Green)(XF59 - Desert Yellow)(XF62 - Olive Drab)(XF63 - German Grey)(XF64 - Red Brown)(XF7 - Flat Red) Brushes Sandpaper Liquid Plastic Cement White Glue CA or Tube Type (thick) Plastic Cement Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush and Accessories Others Also Ordered
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