1:48 Messerschmitt Bf-109E-4 Weekend

The real subject

The Messerschmitt Bf 109E is among the best-known German fighters of the Second World War. It is a single-seat low-wing monoplane with a very small fuselage into which the engine only just fitted. It is powered by a liquid-cooled inverted V12 Daimler-Benz DB 601, that is with the cylinders pointing downwards, which gave the nose its typical slim shape with raised gun covers. The E-4 form is a later production version of this family.

What the set contains

Photo-etched metal parts for a model of the Bf 109E-4 in 1:48 scale. Etching makes it possible to produce parts incomparably thinner than molding plastic allows, so it suits exactly the places where the thickness of the material is conspicuous on a finished model. According to its name the set is meant for a kit of the Weekend range; on another kit of the same aircraft the parts may not seat. The list of parts, their placement and the recommended order of work are given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

Separate a part from the carrier fret with a sharp blade on a hard surface, never by twisting. Make the folds in a bender or between two blades, so that the edge comes out straight along its whole length, and on long parts work from the middle outwards. Metal is glued with cyanoacrylate glue applied with a pin in a minute amount; any excess runs into the engraving and stays visible even under the finish. Before gluing and painting, wash and degrease the parts and give those that are not supplied in color a primer meant for metal.

• 1:48 scale, the subject is the Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4
• photo-etched metal parts for adding fine details
• according to its name, cut for a kit of the Weekend range
• the parts are separated with a sharp blade and bent in a bender
• the extent of the set and the fitting procedure are given in the manufacturer's instructions

Terms of supply

The kit, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.