Airfix Model Airplane Kit - A05120B Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 / E-1 Military Aviation Plastic Model Kit, Multicolor - Scale 1:48

High quality modell kit of the german WWII dive bomber the Junkers Ju87 the famous Stuka "Sturzkampfbomber". A very good detailed modell kit in all like cockpit and surface. With various opportunities to build like opened or closed canopy and motor covers, landing flaps and elevators in different positions, opened or closed gun bays ... a fun to build but in my opinion not a kit for beginners.

Cant wait to put it together

I bought this Airfix ME109E to complement a Tamiya Spitfire MkI. After building Airfix's P-40B, I assumed it would be of the same caliber (excellent). Admittedly, it's different. At first inspection, I was slightly disappointed in the comparison. The plastic is softer, the sprue attachment points are thicker, and there is considerably more flash. However, as the build progressed, I came to appreciate the results. It really builds into a beautiful representation with superb detail throughout. I especially commend Airfix for their smart bottom cowling that eliminates dealing with an ugly seam and an upper cowling that allows you to place the guns in separately giving it a realistic appearance. (Other companies should take note.) I didn't display the engine which is simplistic. There are numerous parts for building other E variants (including the tropical E-7) if you want to buy aftermarket decals. The three schemes included are interesting and include a Yugoslavian/Serb/or Croatian variant. (I'll admit I didn't research which, since I was interested in a Battle of Britain veteran.) The decals performed excellently. I had heard criticisms that they were too thick. However, Airfix must have taken note. Mine conformed well to all the panel lines with some Solvaset. There is an abundance of stencil markings. In European custom, swastikas are not included. That is the only drawback in accuracy. It is an excellent model for a reasonable price. I would be happy to build it again and highly recommend it.

A nicely detailed kit, challenging for less experienced modelers. No flash, molding is crisp, typical for recent Airfix kits. Airfix kits have a good semi-matte texture that makes painting easier. I am pleased with this kit. Edit to add.... The title is wrong, this is NOT a "quick build" kit. Also the all black scheme shown in the pics is NOT provided for in this kit. This is my second order for this kit, which will be finished in the Jugoslav scheme.

I gave this to my son as a gift. He said it was great!

Parts are mislabeled. What a disappointment. No wonder why the company went out of business.

Model is great value for the money, but there aren’t a lot of parts. The detail is lacking, but the model looks good.

Parts mate well, you can build different versions and the price is right.

You get an engine and 2 gun bays. You don’t get swastika for the tail. It’s a German law it can’t be displayed so for sales in Germany. No one gets them. But there is no reason why Airfix can’t make them in 2 parts like other kit makers. The kit is small. A lot smaller than i remember but it was 55yrs ago the last time I built one and that was 1/72 Cutting out the gun bays from top wing is to fiddly for my eyesight. The engine is nice and a lot easier to build. All in all a nice kit.

hobby

j'ai commandé cette maquette car je connais depuis tres longtemps la marque airfix. les progres en matiere de détails sont epoustouflants.je ne dirais qu'une chose,si vous en avait l'occasion,achetez cette maquette,vous ne serias pas déçu.

Good product at good price but delivery was late.

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