Bf 109..... - Aircraft of World War II

Lucky13 · 03-23-2009, 03:54 PM

Sorry! I couldn't remember when and where we're talking about those red legged Bf 109's....

Here's a pic of one though, in a somewhat sad state!

It's Bf 109G belonging to Feldwebel Mueller of II./JG 27 based at Wels a Wagram(?) in August 1944...

109ROAMING · 03-23-2009, 03:59 PM

Almost looks like its made of paper its that beat up

We were discussing it in Muller's thread for his 109K-4 ,becuase on the box for some reason the model represented on the box had red undercarriage legs

Thanks for sharing mate

Lucky13 · 03-23-2009, 04:06 PM

Riiight.....cool! Thanks mate!

Airframes · 03-23-2009, 06:24 PM

I'd say that '109 is f*ck*d! The 'red legs' were to denote fuel type I believe.
Talking of '109's, anyone seen, or seen reviews, of the new 1/32nd scale Eduard '109E's yet?

Wurger · 03-23-2009, 06:58 PM

I agree with Terry.But I have read that these red legs indicated machines with AS engines.Of course it wasn't a rule.Anyway it sounds similar to Terry's info.But I think the pic can be misled anyway.

109ROAMING · 03-24-2009, 03:02 AM

Whats an 'AS' engine?

Wurger · 03-24-2009, 05:08 AM

The Gustav series of Bf109 was basicly powered by DB-605A or DB-605AM engines.These engines weren't enough good at high flight levels.That's way the DB-605AS ( S - Sonder what means Special) appeared.The kind of engine was fitted in G-5AS,G-6AS and G-14AS.The main external give-away to indentify the high-altitude versions from their standard counterparts was the engine cowling.The AS engine had a little bit larger a supercharger and didn't fit under the standard engine covering.

109ROAMING · 03-24-2009, 06:30 AM

Thanks for that Wojtek!

Wurger · 03-24-2009, 07:01 AM

You'r welcome..

Wayne Little · 03-24-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Airframes

Talking of '109's, anyone seen, or seen reviews, of the new 1/32nd scale Eduard '109E's yet?

Brett Green of Hyperscale did a video review and build recently Terry it looks real good! I'm interested in the E-4 and E-3 releases coming up soon...

Airframes · 03-24-2009, 04:46 PM

Thanks Wayne, I'll check it out. I'm interested in the E4 too, even though it's relatively expensive at around £45. But, being Eduard, I'm guessing it'll be worth it.

Wayne Little · 03-24-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Airframes

Thanks Wayne, I'll check it out. I'm interested in the E4 too, even though it's relatively expensive at around £45. But, being Eduard, I'm guessing it'll be worth it.

It is rather pricey, but you at least get plenty in the box.....at some stage they may well do a weekend edition without the bells and whistles, but will we be prepared to wait that long?...I doubt it.

Airframes · 03-24-2009, 08:22 PM

I reckon that, even at the price for the current kit, it'll be one of those that's worth it. I think I might just be getting one for next years BoB GB. Wonder if anyone will release a Spit Mk1 and Hurricane Mk1 in 1/32nd scale for the anniversary? Be nice if someone did, to improve on my conversions from old kits.
BTW, couldn't find the Brett Green review, my 'Hyper Scale' web page showed the last updates as Dec 2007!!

Wayne Little · 03-25-2009, 07:36 AM

Here ya go Terry

Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-1 Review by Brett Green (Eduard 1/32)

Airframes · 03-25-2009, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the link Wayne. Certainly looks to be a very nice kit, and even has something special for Jan! I'm a bit surprised about the narrow wheels though, but I can always use the ones from my old Matchbox model when the time comes! Here's looking forward to their E4.

03-23-2009, 03:59 PM	#2
109ROAMING Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 4,994	Almost looks like its made of paper its that beat up We were discussing it in Muller's thread for his 109K-4 ,becuase on the box for some reason the model represented on the box had red undercarriage legs Thanks for sharing mate __________________ "When all else fails read the manual"

03-23-2009, 04:06 PM	#3
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 15,140	Riiight.....cool! Thanks mate! __________________ JAN "Felicis Tredecim" "I´m going back to the front to relax" "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT" "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant!" "When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"

03-23-2009, 06:24 PM	#4
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,062	I'd say that '109 is fckd! The 'red legs' were to denote fuel type I believe. Talking of '109's, anyone seen, or seen reviews, of the new 1/32nd scale Eduard '109E's yet? __________________

03-23-2009, 06:58 PM	#5
Wurger Siggy Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 13,972	I agree with Terry.But I have read that these red legs indicated machines with AS engines.Of course it wasn't a rule.Anyway it sounds similar to Terry's info.But I think the pic can be misled anyway. __________________

03-24-2009, 03:02 AM	#6
109ROAMING Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 4,994	Whats an 'AS' engine? __________________ "When all else fails read the manual"

03-24-2009, 06:30 AM	#8
109ROAMING Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 4,994	Thanks for that Wojtek! __________________ "When all else fails read the manual"

03-24-2009, 07:01 AM	#9
Wurger Siggy Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 13,972	You'r welcome.. __________________

03-24-2009, 04:46 PM	#11
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,062	Thanks Wayne, I'll check it out. I'm interested in the E4 too, even though it's relatively expensive at around £45. But, being Eduard, I'm guessing it'll be worth it. __________________

03-24-2009, 08:22 PM	#13
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,062	I reckon that, even at the price for the current kit, it'll be one of those that's worth it. I think I might just be getting one for next years BoB GB. Wonder if anyone will release a Spit Mk1 and Hurricane Mk1 in 1/32nd scale for the anniversary? Be nice if someone did, to improve on my conversions from old kits. BTW, couldn't find the Brett Green review, my 'Hyper Scale' web page showed the last updates as Dec 2007!! __________________

03-25-2009, 07:36 AM	#14
Wayne Little Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Sth. Aust. Posts: 12,511	Here ya go Terry Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-1 Review by Brett Green (Eduard 1/32) __________________

03-25-2009, 05:54 PM	#15
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,062	Thanks for the link Wayne. Certainly looks to be a very nice kit, and even has something special for Jan! I'm a bit surprised about the narrow wheels though, but I can always use the ones from my old Matchbox model when the time comes! Here's looking forward to their E4. __________________

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