This latest
decal sheet from Cutting
Edge Modelworks features three early Messerschmitt Bf-109 B/D's.
The recommended kit would be either the Hobbycraft Bf-109B/C/D or the Academy
Bf-109 B/C/D.
The first
aircraft is a Bf-109 D-1 flown by Hptm Werner
Molders, Staffelkapitan 3.J/88 in November 1938. This pre-war fighter is
overall RLM 62 green with RLM 65 blue underside and a white rudder with a black
cross (as you would see on aircraft operating in Spain). The prop spinner
is red and the wingtips are white. The national markings are black circles
on the fuselage and black circles with white crosses on the wings. For
artwork this plane has a pistol toting "Mickey Mouse" character on the
fuselage behind the cockpit. On the engine panels is the word "Luchs"
(Lynx) and the big black numbers on the side of the fuselage are 679. The
second aircraft is a Bf-109 B-2 flown by Uffz.
Wilhelm Staege, 2.J/88, Legion Condor Alar d' el Ray in August 1937. This
pre-war fighter is overall RLM 62/63 green/green with RLM 65 blue underside and
a white rudder with a black cross (as you would see on aircraft operating in
Spain).
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