Messerschmitt Bf109G-5G-6 124

Airfix plastic model kit – Arguably the most important Luftwaffe fighter aircraft of the Second World War, The BF109 was designed by Professor Willy Messerschmitt. The prototype first flew in May 1935. After winning a design competition against entries from Arado, Heinkel and Focke-Wulf due to its higher speed and better manoeuvrability, it entered service as the Bf109 A-0 in 1937. Early versions were flown by the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War, and the Luftwaffe during the Invasion of Poland. The Bf109 E appeared in late 1938 as the first major update of the design. The Junkers Jumo 210 engine used in the earlier versions was replaced by the larger, more powerful Daimler Benz DB601. The extra heat generated needed improved radiators, which were moved from the nose to the modified and reinforced wings. The Bf109 E became a symbol of the Luftwaffe in the skies over England, dogfighting the RAFs Spitfires and Hurricanes. This impressive 1:24 scale model comes with extensive build options: Model can be built with or without the fully detailed DB605 engine.Engine cowlings and oil cooler can be posed in open or closed positionChoice of two types of engine cowlings (MTT and Erla)Canopy can be posed open or closed (two canopy types included)Additional engine and cockpit parts included for G-5 (pressurised cockpit version)Optional 300l fuel tank and wing cannon GondolasAilerons, elevators and rudder can be offset to add life to the model.Radiator and wing flap position can be customisedMany optional parts to suit specific aircraft builds, such as rudder pedals, gunsights, trim wheels, instrument panels, undercarriage wheels/tyres and windscreens Detailed nose armament with machine guns, gun mounts and ammunition boxes includedSlide moulding used to allow the capture of fine detail on engine cowlings, fuselage, exhausts and gun barrels Item Length – Without Packaging (cm) – 37.8Item Width – Without Packaging (cm) – 41.4How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? 405Item Scale 1:24 ScaleContents (what\’s in the box) sets – Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet, masking sheet and decals.Number of Scheme options – 5