The decal sheet is well printed with all markings/colours in register. The decals will need to go onto a very glossy surface so that they adhere properly and to ensure that any carrier film doesn’t show. We will be building this one very soon, so check out Build Now for progress.
Summary…
A good addition to what’s already available. The recessed detail, control surfaces and bulged tyres are all positive, as is the choice of decals. I can live with small issues like the seat shape that is easily rectified, so, all in all a nice new kit beautifully presented.
With 2010 being the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, in adding a decent 1:48th scale Bf-109E to their range, Airfix, I suspect, has chosen well. This should bring them good sales as will their Spitfire Mk.Va. Most of the manufacturers probably feel that they should be offering one of each type of these iconic types, so I say well done – we have more choice. Others, amongst them the good old doom and gloom brigade will doubtless want something new and that’s a valid point but look what we have here. A choice of probably three Bf-109Es arguably now of similar quality but most definitely not similar price in the UK at least. You choose!
Highly recommended
Geoff C.
Pictures of Bf-109E at Hendon:
