1:48 Messerschmitt Bf-109E-4_PeilG IV Day fighters

The real subject

The Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 was one of the main versions of the German fighter in the first years of the war and is one of the most frequently built subjects of all. The designation PeilG IV belongs to German radio direction-finding equipment that helped the pilot hold a heading and find the way back over friendly territory. It was equipment whose traces are visible on the real machine from the outside as well, and a model without them looks emptier.

What the set offers

This accessory set in 1:48 scale focuses on the PeilG IV equipment on Bf 109E-4 day fighter machines. It is intended to be fitted into a finished kit, not for building a whole model. The list of parts and the places they belong are described in the manufacturer's instructions enclosed with the set; it is worth comparing them with the kit you are building.

Building and painting tips

Cut excess material away with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand off the rest, so that the mating surface is flat. Before painting, wash the parts in lukewarm water with detergent and let them dry completely. If the set involves the kit parts, try the fit dry before gluing. Apply the paint in thin coats and choose the shades according to documentation for the particular machine.

Who it is for

The set is for modelers who are looking for extra detail on a popular type and want to set their build apart from the out-of-the-box version. The work is fine but manageable for anyone who has already tried gluing small parts. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.