1/72 scale War Bird Collection No.50 plastic model kit of the WWII German Messerschmitt Bf109E3.
- Highly detailed 1/72nd scale plastic kit for static display.
- Parts made of gray plastic and attached to a sprue tree.
- Real version contains all metal stressed skin construction and retractable main landing gear.
- Kit contains a detailed instrument panel and cockpit area.
- Detailed main landing gear and wheel wells.
- Body and wings contain recessed panel lines.
- 3-bladed propeller on the nose.
- Waterslide decals and pictorial instructions.
Wingspan: 5–1/2" (13.7cm)
Length: 4–3/4" (12.2cm)
Tamiya Product Number: 60750
Scale: 1:72
This plastic kitset requires assembly, paints and glue to complete.
Suggested Paint Colors (not included):
AS-5 – Light Blue (LUFTWAFFE)
X-1 – Black
X-10 – Gun Metal
X-11 – Chrome Silver
X-18 – Semi Gloss Black
X-2 – White
X-4 – Blue
X-7 – Red
XF-1 – Flat Black
XF-16 – Flat Aluminum
XF-22 – RLM Grey
XF-49 – Khaki
XF-57 – Buff
XF-62 – Olive Drab
XF-63 – German Grey
XF-7 – Flat Red
Without a doubt, the Messerschmitt Bf109 can be claimed as the most famous and successful German aircraft from the WW2. It was the world's most advanced fighter at that time of its debut in 1936, and remained as the standard fighter for the Luftwaffe throughout the conflict. Created by the brilliant designer Willi Messerschmitt, it had the smallest possible air frame built around the most powerful engine available. It also boasted many of the then innovated features such as an all metal stressed skin construction, retractable main landing gear. Automatic Handley-Page leading edge slats, etc. The Bf109 saw the first combat during the Spanish Civil War and fully demonstrated it exceptional maneuverability, inherited from its precedent Bf108 Taifun (Typhoon) multi-purpose sports plane. The Bf109 underwent numerous improvements throughout its carrier, and mass production of the E variant started late in 1939. Within one year, about 2,000 E aircraft were rolled out. Its excellent performance greatly contributed in the active service of German pilots at the Western Front and during the Battle of Britain. The E-3 version used and improved Daimler-Benz DB601Aa engine capable of 1,100 h.p. output. This engine had provision for mounting a 20mm MG FF cannon on the crankcase and firing through propeller hub. The Messerschmitt Bf109E was one of the best fighters of the early WW2 period, on a par with the British Spitfire.