Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6

Name: Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6
Brand: Tamiya
Price: 44.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (9 reviews)

Item Number: tam61117

4.6 Stars (9 Reviews)

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Product Details

This is the 1/48 Scale Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 Plastic Model Kit from Tamiya. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older.

Product Rank

#82 in 1/40-1/49 Scale
#213 in Airplanes
#2034 in Plastic Models

Includes

One plastic model

Features

Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in gray and clear.
Detailed DB605 engine.
Separate 20mm cannon gondola and drop tank parts.
Choose open or closed center canopy, standard or galland panze armor plate and up or down main and radiator flaps.
Seated pilot figure.
Waterslide decals.
Illustrated instructions.

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (EXL16018)
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
Sprue Cutter (XUR410A) (EXL55594)
Paint (Light Blue, Black, White, Gunmetal, Chrome Silver, Semi-Gloss Black, Smoke, Clear Blue, Titanium Gold, Titanium Silver, Flat Black, Flat White, Flat Yellow, Copper, Flat Red, Flat Blue, Flat Brown, Flat Flesh, Flat Aluminum, RLM Gray, Dark Gray, Black Green, Flat Earth, Dark Sea Gray, Metallic Gray, Buff, German Gray, Red Brown, Rubber Black)

Comments

Due to small parts that could cause a choking hazard please kee away from children 3 years of age and younger.

Specifications

Scale: 1/48
Fuselage: 7.4" (188mm)
Wingspan: 8.14" (207mm)

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews highlight that this kit is highly detailed with excellent fit and sharp, crisp details, particularly in the engine, which is ideal for open panel displays. Many appreciate the multiple painting schemes, decal options, and additional features like canopy masks and magnets for certain components. However, some note challenges with fit in the nose area for a wheels-up build, suggesting alternative assembly approaches for that configuration.

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Great kit

By: Lizardlips

I purchased this model airplane through another retailer, so I can't review the ordering and shipping process. I'm sure that would have been good since hobbyLinc is always good in that department. I must say that the fit of all parts is spectacular. I did not use any putty or do any heavy sanding. There are painting schemes and decal options for 3 different squadrons. I did jg54. There are some small parts and numerous small decals, but that provides more detail. That is no problem. This kit also comes with mask for the canopy, and magnets for the engine, propeller and undercarriage. I would highly recommend this kit to modellers looking for a detailed kit.

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mixed feelings

By: wayne (Birmingham AL)

this is a highly detailed and well molded kit with a high parts count and tons of options. while building the fuselage and wings up the fit was just perfect. It has a highly detailed engine and would build up just perfect for a doors open build. for a wheels up display the fit in the nose area leaves a lot to be desired. I had a particular reason for doing so and am sure most will build it to display the engine. If you decide to go with a wheels up build I suggest you disregard the instructions and build the nose back to front starting with the cockpit. avoid using the engine. the exhausts will require great care as they attach to the engine. it is however an extremely high quality kit and while wheels up is an option, it was meant to be built all panels up.

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Outstanding Bf109 G-6

By: rbpaulette (Chester, VA)

Tamiya has hit it out of the park with this kit. The detail is sharp and very crisp. Great fit throughout. Decals are really beautiful. The three options are really sharp. Will definitely get another down the road.

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