Tamiya 1:48 Messerschmitt Bf-109 E-4/7 Trop

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

One of the variants of the Bf-109 fighter used in the Battle of Britain was the E-4 version. It had 2 guns and 2 rifles, and his performance exceeded Hurricanes and was equaled to the Spitfires. The greatest limitation of the German fighter was, however, the reach. Over England could only operate for 15 minutes, which proved to be insufficient time and it was one of the reasons for the defeat of Germany in this air campaign. Almost immediately work began on the installation of an additional fuel tank on the aircraft. Modified machines appeared at the end of 1940 under the designation E-4/7. They first took part in the fight in Africa. In 1942, F series was created, with improved performance and armament, the Emil was gradually displaced from the linear units.

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 spray AS-3, AS-4, (European summer camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-22, XF-49, XF-62 (hull, European autumn camouflage)
• Tamiya XF59, XF-64, XF-58 (hull, desert camouflage)
• Tamiya spray AS-5 (aircraft belly)
• Tamiya XF-3 + X-6 + XF-2 (nose, yellow, proportions 10: 1: 1)
• 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-57 (desert uniform, pilot)
• 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.