1:48 Messerschmitt Bf-109E rudder pedals late

Bf 109E rudder pedals, late version, 1:48 (Eduard)

The set brings rudder pedals for the cockpit of the Messerschmitt Bf 109E in 1:48 scale. It is an accessory from the Brassin PRINT range made by direct 3D printing: the package contains four parts, that is two pairs of pedals. The parts are designed as a direct replacement for the plastic pedals in Eduard Bf 109E kits; the manufacturer names the Bf 109E-4 as the recommended base. This is not an aircraft model; a kit is not included in the package.

The early and late versions, and the same part in 1:72

Eduard offers the pedals for the Emil in two versions, early and late; this item is the late one. Which type belongs on your particular machine is best answered by documentation for the production batch concerned. Eduard makes an identical part in the late version in 1:72 scale as well; if you are building the smaller Emil, Eduard issues the same variant as a separate item in 1:72 scale.

Use

• Separate the pedals from the print supports; the parts are tiny and fragile, so use a sharp knife or fine cutters and never snap them.
• Before painting, wash the parts in lukewarm water with detergent and let them dry thoroughly, so that the paint holds.
• Glue with cyanoacrylate glue (super glue), as ordinary cement for plastic has no effect on a 3D print.
• Before painting apply a thin coat of primer, then the interior color and a light wash to bring out the relief.
• If any sanding is needed, work wet and with respiratory protection.

Who the set is for

For modelers who build the Bf 109E in 1:48 with an open or exposed cockpit and want the floor area to be seen in matching quality. The second pair of pedals stays in reserve for another model. The Bf 109 E, nicknamed the Emil, was the main German fighter of the Battle of Britain, so there is lasting interest among modelers in fitting out its cockpit in detail.

An accessory for modelers, not a toy. Keep small parts out of the reach of children. Super glue bonds skin instantly too, so work carefully and ventilate.