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This is a new decal
sheet from Cutting
Edge Modelworks. The sheet features markings for 4 different Bf-109 G6's in 1/32 scale. The
Bf-109G was a very potent version of this critical fighter for the Luftwaffe
during the later stages of WW2. With it's ability to carry underwing
gondola cannons, this version of the 109 had evolved into a very effective
fighter in the hands of a seasoned pilot. It still had short comings such
as the poor visibility through the framed canopy and the cramped confines of the
cockpit. The narrow track landing gear was another issue of concern at
poor landing strips or in the hands of an inexperienced pilot.
This decal sheet deals with 4
Bf-109G6's in foreign service, two are Finnish and 2 are in Regia Aeronautica
markings.
The first plane is
a Bf-109 G-6 with Regia Aeronautica, 365 Squadron, 150 Gr. Aut out of
Sicily in the summer of 1943. This plane has RLM 74 and RLM 75 on top of it's wings and fuselage
with white wing tips
and RLM 76 on the underside. The theatre band on the rear of
the fuselage is white. Engine chin cowl is RLM 04 yellow.
The
prop spinner is white. The forward half of the fuselage and tail
have mottling. The original Luftwaffe markings have been painted out by an
Italian Grey colour. For markings this plane has white
"3653" with artwork of a palm tree in the desert on the
side of the fuselage behind the canopy and a white cross on the rudder. This particular plane
had the early headrest and no DF loop or base and the canvas cover for the
tail wheel was missing. The underwing cannon gondolas are a definite
option on this plane and could definitely be included if you built this
plane. This plane has the tall antenna mast.
The second plane
is a Bf-109 G-6 Tropical
W.Nr. 165267 with the Finnish Air Force in June 1944. This plane has RLM
74 and
RLM 75 on the on top of the wings and fuselage and RLM 76 on the fuselage sides. The underside is RLM
76 blue. The fuselage has mottling from front to rear and over the
whole tail and rudder. The theatre band on
the rear of the fuselage and the wing tips are RLM 04 Yellow. The engine chin cowl is RLM
04 Yellow on the forward half. The prop spinner is black and white. For markings this plane is "MT-451" in
black on the side of the fuselage with white "0" on the fuselage
side in front of the canopy. This plane has the short antenna mast
and the tropical filter was installed on the chin scoop.
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