A05120B Messerschmitt Me109E-3/E-4
Product Info
This intricately crafted 1:48 scale model of the Messerschmitt Me109E-3/E-4 showcases the iconic Luftwaffe fighter that was a dominant force in the early stages of World War Two. Comprising 107 parts and rated at a skill level of 3, this remarkable kit boasts a wingspan of 205mm and includes three genuine paint schemes depicting aircraft flown by distinguished pilots during the Battle of Britain.
Key Features
- Intricate 1:48 scale plastic model with 107 components
- Skill level 3, ideal for modellers aged 8 and up
- Completed model features a 205mm wingspan
- Three genuine paint schemes from the Battle of Britain era
- Scheme 1: Franz Von Werra 1940
- Scheme 2: Bf109E-3, Josef "Pips" Priller
- Scheme 3: Bf109E-3 aircraft flown by Kap. Milutin Grozdanovic
History
As the seasoned Bf109 pilots of the Luftwaffe commenced operations against Britain after the Dunkirk evacuation, they encountered a new challenge. With fuel limitations restricting their time over England, any technical failure or combat damage could lead to their capture or end their participation in the war.
The Messerschmitt Bf109E was a crucial advancement in German fighter technology during World War Two. As one of the most formidable adversaries faced by RAF pilots in the Battle of Britain, the Bf109E-3 and E-4 models combined superior performance with lethal armament, making them a formidable threat in the skies over southern England during the summer and autumn of 1940.
This kit offers a fantastic opportunity to recreate one of the most significant aircraft in aviation history, enabling modellers to construct an authentic replica of the fighter that contested RAF dominance during Britain's defining moment.
What's Inside
Schemes
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Tech Specs
- Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
- 18.3
- Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)
- 5.42
- Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
- 20.5
- How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?
- 107
- Item Scale
- 1:48 Scale
- Contents (what's in the box) sets
- Sprues & decals
- Finish
- Plastic
- Number of Scheme options
- 3
- Skill Level
- 3
- Flying Hours
- 2
- Wingspan (mm)
- 205
WARNING Not suitable for children under 36 months. It contains small parts which can present a choking hazard. Please retain these details and the address for future reference. CAUTION Please remove all packaging before giving the toy to a child.