Airfix Quickbuild Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 / E-1 1:48 Military Aviation Plastic Model Kit A05120B, Multicolor

High quality modell kit of the german WWII dive bomber the Junkers Ju87 the famous Stuka "Sturzkampfbomber". A very good detailed modell kit in all like cockpit and surface. With various opportunities to build like opened or closed canopy and motor covers, landing flaps and elevators in different positions, opened or closed gun bays ... a fun to build but in my opinion not a kit for beginners.

A nicely detailed kit, challenging for less experienced modelers. No flash, molding is crisp, typical for recent Airfix kits. Airfix kits have a good semi-matte texture that makes painting easier. I am pleased with this kit.Edit to add....The title is wrong, this is NOT a "quick build" kit. Also the all black scheme shown in the pics is NOT provided for in this kit. This is my second order for this kit, which will be finished in the Jugoslav scheme.

I bought this Airfix ME109E to complement a Tamiya Spitfire MkI. After building Airfix's P-40B, I assumed it would be of the same caliber (excellent). Admittedly, it's different. At first inspection, I was slightly disappointed in the comparison. The plastic is softer, the sprue attachment points are thicker, and there is considerably more flash. However, as the build progressed, I came to appreciate the results. It really builds into a beautiful representation with superb detail throughout. I especially commend Airfix for their smart bottom cowling that eliminates dealing with an ugly seam and an upper cowling that allows you to place the guns in separately giving it a realistic appearance. (Other companies should take note.) I didn't display the engine which is simplistic. There are numerous parts for building other E variants (including the tropical E-7) if you want to buy aftermarket decals. The three schemes included are interesting and include a Yugoslavian/Serb/or Croatian variant. (I'll admit I didn't research which, since I was interested in a Battle of Britain veteran.) The decals performed excellently. I had heard criticisms that they were too thick. However, Airfix must have taken note. Mine conformed well to all the panel lines with some Solvaset. There is an abundance of stencil markings. In European custom, swastikas are not included. That is the only drawback in accuracy. It is an excellent model for a reasonable price. I would be happy to build it again and highly recommend it.

Cant wait to put it together

Parts mate well, you can build different versions and the price is right.

Model is great value for the money, but there aren’t a lot of parts. The detail is lacking, but the model looks good.

This was my first ever model build. I bought this because it was cheaper than most others and I saw some positive YouTube videos about airfix kits.I am satisfied with the quality of the kit for the price. I think its a good starting point - especially if you are a beginner. The plastic molding itself was good quality and reasonably detailed. Some pieces required light sanding touch ups to be able to fit properly - which is understandable.With that being said the instructions were awful and unclear. Certain pieces needed to be cut and modified (as part of the kit) but the instructions didn't clearly state what to do. The numbering system for the sprues and instructions steps were messy. There were a few pieces that did not correlate from the number printed on the sprue to the number printed on the instructions. The instructions are not detailed and do not have any printed words, only pictures.Also - at the end of the build you will have leftover pieces that the instructions do not tell you what they are for. This is in addition to the various bombs and drop tank that also are left out of the instructions completely.

All parts fit good and no flash at all,