Tamiya 1:48 Messerschmitt Bf-109 E-3

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of German fighter in 1:48 scale.

During the war, the main fighter of the German Luftwaffe was Messerschmitt Bf-109. He was one of the most modern and innovative fighters of his time, and the chief designer, Willy Messerschmitt, made sure the aircraft was fast, responsive and well armed. Production of the E series began in 1939 and in the next 12 months reached the number of 2000 copies. The E-3 fighter had a reinforced engine, 2 MGs in the hull, and 2 guns in the wings. During the battle over Britain, it was this was the most commonly used model of Bf-109 fighter by German. He caused a major threat to his RAF counterpart, Spitfire, and his performance exceeded the Hurricane. Finally, it failed to save the Luftwaffe bombers from the disaster because the fuel over England last for only 15 minutes, not enough to cover the bombers.

The Tamiya kit allows building a German Messerschmitt Bf-109 E-3 German fighter with a pilot. The box contains 2 frames with model elements, a frame with transparent parts and decals (allow to reconstruct machines with JG 25, 54 or 77).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Plane:

• Tamiya XF-62 + XF-49 (hull, color RLM71, 1:1 proportions)
• Tamiya XF-22 + XF-49 (hull, color RLM02, 1:1 proportions)
• Tamiya XF-23 + XF-2 (aircraft belly, color RLM65, 2:1 proportions)
• Tamiya XF-1 (wheels, cockpit elements)
• Tamiya X-18 (propeller and propeller cap)
• Tamiya X-10 (armament, exhaust)

Pilot:

• Tamiya XF-63 (uniform)
• Tamiya XF-4 (vest)
• Tamiya XF-57 (belts)
• Tamiya XF-49 (parachute)
• Tamiya XF-1 (pilot)
• Tamiya X-18 (goggles, earphones, boots, gloves)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.
• Pilot figure.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.