I’m driving myself crazy trying to find a good 1/48th scale Bf-109G 2 model kit that is portayed in the book, “A Higher Call” At first I chose this kit by Hasegawa: http://hasegawausa.com/product-pages/hsgs9147.html
The more I looked at it, the more I realize that’s not the correct Bf-109. After further searching I came across this one by Hasegawa: http://hasegawausa.com/product-pages/hsgs9915.html
After looking that one more closely, I’m almost inclined to say this isn’t the one either; even though it does have the little blisters on the fuselage as the first one above.
When I pulled up the decal set from kits-world website, the image of the Bf-109G clearly shows a second antenna behind the canopy.
http://www.kitsworld.co.uk/index.php?EXTPICFILE=1&CATEGORY=4&SUB=1&THISPAGE=1&RADIOSORT=4&STRH=4641&ORDN=4747&STKNR=141&RNZ=811630
Am I missing something when searching for the kit with that extra antenna?
Why not scratch build the extra antenna, if that’s the only discrepancy?
Unless I’m mistaken (Hey…it happens…) the “2nd antenna” is actually a DF/direction finding loop. The kit might actually have one as an optional part; if not, it’s pretty easy to scratchbuild with a bit of sprue, flash, pie-tin aluminum or even heavy paper. There’s a good representation (on a model) here:
http://hsfeatures.com/images/bf109g10ss_9.jpg
If I’m not mistaken, Frank Steigler’s 109 was a G-6, hence the MG blisters you refer to. Kits World makes decals for his plane. Sprue Brothers carries it (see link below…the picture is wrong for some reason but the decal picture is correct) has it. They seem to be out of stock right now, probably due to the recent popularity of the book. Try E-bay for this sheet…I’ve seen it there on an occasion. Hasegawa makes a fantastic G-6 thats is still readily available.
http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/ksw148062.htm
Hope this helps…good luck,
Joe
Oh the decal set I don’t have a problem locating. It’s the extra antenna I was curious about on the 109. I’m going to have to go back and reread what model 109 he actually flew. 
Ahh…my bad, That DF loop should be easy to build. I believe Stigler was flying his JG 27 “Yellow 2” mount at this time. From everything I read, that was indeed a G-6 variant. The Hasegawa G-6 kit comes with one of those antennas though slightly thick for scale. On my G-14 build a while back, I recall that I hacked my loop off the base and used a piece of fine wire formed around a paint brush handle which was then superglued to the loop base (see pic). It looks ok. I suppose you could use a strip of aluminum foil too.
I’m considering building Stigler’s 109 subject myself. Are you using a painting as reference or did you find a photo of his Yellow 2 109? Be careful with paintings which have a tendency to be wrong. This is assuming you care about such issues. Its possible his 109 didnt have that loop, and only the mast. I use “artistic licensing” all the time. LOL.
Joe
Well I’ll be dipped in s#!t! Who’d have figured they already came out with decals for those two birds. That was a fantastic book (hope they make it into a movie) nah, on second thought it would never live up to the real deal. I’d also like to take a stab at his 109 sometime but I’ve got to tell you, I bought the Tamiya 262 to build as Stiglers “White 3” (I think) when he flew in “Galland’s Circus” JV 44
I planned on doing some research but most likely go with the paint reference as per kits-world decal image. I don’t have an air compressor yet but do have an airbrush. The big challenge for me is to make a go at it actually use an airbrush. I’ve never used one nor know how to use it when it comes to mixing thinner ratio. I am a bit intimidated by it all. LOL!
My guess to to do the base undercoat then go over with the mottled finish as the final top color(s). I’m not too sure how most folks do their own German fighters though.
First off, don’t be intimidated with the AB, they’re not that difficult. Just practice with sheets of white paper to get a feel for how the paint comes out. It is my experience that thinner paint is better than thicker. I don’t use a set formula, just go by senses. As for a compressor, you can spend A LOT for one, or if like me and frugal (some might say cheap) you can get a decent one from Harbor Freight, quiet, moisture trap, psi adjustable, auto on/off for $65 (on sale now). Also, when painting lay the lightest colors first, then go darker, it’s easier to cover light w/dark than visa/versa. Mottling is an art all its own and I’ve yet to perfect the free hand AB German mottle to any degree.
Looks like you got it figured out. You don’t want a G-2, although Hasegawa does kit some nice G-2s. Any G-6 in '44 will have the D/F loop antenna like the decal sheet shows. All Hase G-6 kits include it in the sprues.
The more I studied the decal sheet and the kit I had my eye on, I’m finally convinced that little ‘antennea’ actually is a DF loop. looks like that 109 is gonna be on order when I get a chance to head over to my LHS. I might as well order the decal set long as I’m at it. LOL!
Upon further re-reading “A Higher Call”, it is infact a Bf109 G-6. Therefore Hasegawa’s 1/48th Bf109 G-6 #HSGS9147 is the correct aircraft. Looks like I’m gonna stop by the hobby shop on Friday to order it. LOL!