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Rob Taurus 1:48 Bf-109 G-14 Erla Haube — a canopy

This item is a vacuum-formed clear canopy in 1:48 scale from the Czech maker Rob Taurus. It is NOT a kit of the aircraft but a replacement cockpit part for a model of the German Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter in the G-14 version with the later Erla Haube canopy. The clear thin-walled material gives more faithful optics than the thicker production parts.

The real subject

The Erla Haube canopy was a later, less heavily framed and clearer variant of the Bf 109 cockpit glazing, which improved the pilot's view. It was used on the late versions including the G-14, one of the most widely produced variants of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 of the end of the Second World War.

Usage tips

Cut the canopy out slightly outside the outline and sand it down to an exact fit. Glue it with clear glue for transparent parts or with thin gel cyanoacrylate, so that no fogging occurs. The smaller number of frames makes masking before spraying easier.

Who it is for

• Modelers who want a faithful Erla Haube canopy
• Builds of late Bf 109 versions with an open cockpit
• A replacement for a damaged or yellowed production part
• Intermediate and advanced modelers

This is a standalone accessory (a canopy), not a complete model. The kit itself, the paints and the glue are not included in the package.