Messerschmitt Bf 109 1/72 kit

[Airframes]

And one of the most inaccurate Bf109G's made too !

 

[Bullo Loris]

IPMS/USA Kit Review: Airfix 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf-109G

 

[Airframes]

Apologies. As I don't normally build 1/72nd scale kits, I hadn't realised this kit had been re-tooled. My previous comment was based on my experience of the kit in the early 1960's, 1970's and early 1980's, when it was really bad, as confirmed in the review you posted.

 

[Peebs]

Hey Tony.

I found a pic of the 109 I'm building and discovered a swastika on the tail. I was advised and have since found you can buy scale swastika sheets. I've searched and found them available here in Oz, am waiting for some as we 'speak'

I assume that as the swastika is illegal in parts of europe model manufacturers leave them off the models.

cheers
pete

 

[tonyb]

Cool,thanks Pete,that's handy to know
Cheers,
Tony.

 

[bobbysocks]

if they got bent out of shape over decals they would probably really spaz out over this huh?? hmmm maybe ought to start a thread on war memorabilia..

 

[Airframes]

There's a thread on Militaria already going, as there are a number of collectors here, der Adler being an enthusiastic collector of WW2 German material and uniforms etc.

 

[Wurger]

Back to the Bf109G kits of 1/72 scale. I think that the Fine Moulds kits are nicer that the Airfix ones.

 

[Maximowitz]

Back to the Bf109G kits of 1/72 scale. I think that the Fine Moulds kits are nicer that the Airfix ones.

They certainly seem to be. Much praised on various model sites.

 

[imalko]

Back to the Bf109G kits of 1/72 scale. I think that the Fine Moulds kits are nicer that the Airfix ones.

Probably are, though I haven't seen one myself yet. But they're far more expensive too.
Example of prices in our local currency (all models in 1/72 scale and found in same hobby shop):

Academy Bf 109G-6 = 700 RSD,
Airfix Bf 109G-6 = 680 RSD,
Fine Molds Bf 109G-4 = 2500 RSD


(RSD = Republic of Serbia Dinar; 1 Euro = roughly 100 RSD)

 

[Wurger]

Yep..you are right Igor. These Fine Moulds kits are expensive. But looking at them you would say they were worth of the money.