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Looking for: Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3 1/48

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  • Member since
    April 2014
Looking for: Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3 1/48
Posted by Prevtzer on Friday, April 4, 2014 4:16 PM

Hello,

I am looking for a model kit of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3 in the 1/48 scale, complete with paint to make it look like the one on the picture below.

What are your recommendations?

Thank you!

  • Member since
    January 2012
  • From: Barrie, Ontario
Posted by Cdn Colin on Monday, April 7, 2014 4:35 PM

Personally, I would look at the Eduard kits.  Keep in mind that your picture shows the later canopy.  Some E-3 kits will have the earlier canopy.  I'm not sure about some of the markings, however.

I build 1/48 scale WW2 fighters.

Have fun.

  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Monday, April 7, 2014 7:06 PM

I gather your new to modeling, so I would go with Tamiya's E-3.  Its a gem and more user friendly than the Eduard kit.  For paint, you will need RLM 02, 71 over 65 which can be found in the Model Master line at any hobby shop.  I believe they have acrylic (water based) and enamel paint (oil based) available.  They have the yellow (RLM 02) a well.  Aeromaster makes decals similar to your subject above for Battle of Britain Emils, perhaps even "White 14".  Ebay has a great selection.

Good luck,

Joe

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  • Member since
    September 2013
Posted by blackdog62 on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 8:15 AM

Airfix I believe has this model pluss the decal with x in the circle. It looks the making that yoused used in Spain. If your more interested let me know and I'll dig out the stash and give you the kit #

  • Member since
    January 2012
  • From: Barrie, Ontario
Posted by Cdn Colin on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 12:45 PM

I withdraw my Eduard suggestion and second the Tamiya.  The Eduard weekend kit is a bit cheaper, but it is also more complex putting the nose together.

I build 1/48 scale WW2 fighters.

Have fun.

  • Member since
    October 2013
  • From: Luxembourg
Posted by LionOfLux on Thursday, April 10, 2014 1:51 AM
+1 for the Tamiya kit.
  • Member since
    September 2012
Posted by Tankster on Thursday, April 10, 2014 11:57 AM

I'd go with the Tamiya kit, Eduard kits have softer plastic which can make them trickier to build.  As for the painting I'd recommend using the Mr. Color line if you can find it.  They're more accurate than the MM RLM  shades IMO.

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