I would like to amass a complete collection of 109s, starting with the V1 and go through the major models ending in the K. I would prefer to do it in the same scale, but if not, no loss. So any idea where to get the harder to find versions?
Thank you for your help.
A Man after my own heart! Here’s my “to do” shelf of 109s:
http://www.inpayne.com/temp/109stodo.jpg
and here’s the ones I have finished so far:
http://www.inpayne.com/models/models_me109.html
Hope that gives you some leads. I’ve seen the V1 and V3 by some of the more obscure Czech companies, but I can’t recall offhand who.
Falcon Makes the G-12 in 1/48 and I beleive Hobbycraft does one in 1/72. I’ve seen most of the Vs by Eastern European Co.s B,C and Ds are also done by Hobbycraft and Academy in 1/48. E,F ,G,K and even the T are readily available.
Good Luck,
Rick
I’ve got two Ts, one by MPM and one by Hasegawa, both in 1/48. I even managed to snag the Hasegawa/Gartex V-tail kit.
I haven’t seen an H in 1/48, but there are 1/72 ones. The Z conversion is by Cutting edge, available at www.meteorprod.com .
If you are contemplting using 1/72 scale then try Heller. They make a complete range of 109s. I’m not sure if the V1 is one though.
Heller use a grey plastic that works well for cutting, sanding etc.
Now for the “Caviat Empor” . Some of Hellers stuff is very good but some is just not up to par.
Dai.
Wow, I didn’t expect such a response. Thank you very much. I am definately going to look into all of these. I can’t imagine a 109Z, what an awesome site that would have been
I was looking for the Heller website and couldn’t find it. Does anyone know the site address?
www.heller.fr
english option available.
hi guys[:)]
johnp that was soooooo impressive!!
[bow] [bow] [bow]
a further question for you guys: i’m looking for the jabo version (e-4b, i think) which was used fleetingly but to great effect in the battle of bitain.
any ideas if this kit is available in 1/48 and/or who makes aftermarket decals for this plane??
many thank,
nick
ps i’ve got the galland 109 on my shelf too![8D][8D][8D]
beware that heller kits are raised lines with minimal internal detail. but they do have rare subjects.
STAY AWAY from the Hobbycraft 1/72 scale G-12. I just got one and it is pretty bad. I started it on Saturday, and have most of it done. I was able to get it to look like an acceptable 109, but it was a lot of work. You’d be much better off getting a Hasegawa G-6 and modifying it. However, I should note that Hobbycraft’s 1/48 scale 109’s are very nice.
^I’m pretty sure the Hobbycraft G-12 is made by one of the Czech limited run companies. Ya know - “experienced modelers only” :).
The Ventura 1/48 is pretty rough too, but I built their Isreali Avia with little or no problem. There used to be a nice vac conversion by Falcon. I don’t know if they’re still around though.
Now granted I am not the best modeller nor am I that experienced either. I understand that raised panel lines are unrealistic but how would you go about making them recessed?