Messerschmitt bf109g-6/g-2 jg 27 1:48 academy 12321

Plastic model airplane to assemble: Messerschmitt Bf109G-6/G-2 JG 27 1:48 Academy 12321

The plastic model airplane Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6/G-2 JG 27 in 1:48 scale from the renowned company Academy is an excellent proposition for model-making enthusiasts and aviation history lovers. This model kit allows you to build one of two versions of the aircraft: G-6 or G-2, providing the option to choose and customize the model to your own preferences.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:48
• Includes a 20mm MG151 cannon, fuel tank, and air filter, allowing for various construction options.
• Ability to build either the G-6 or G-2 version.
• Includes Cartograf decals with eight marking options.

Marking options:

1. Bf 109 G-6/R3/R6/Trop W.Nr. 27 169 "Red 13: Marga", piloted by OfFw. Heinrich Bartels, a Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipient, with 99 victories, 11./JG 27, Kalamaki, Greece, November 1943.
2. Bf 109 G-6/R3/R6/Trop W.Nr. 18 410 "Schwarzer Doppelbalken", piloted by Oblt. Gerhard Michalski, a Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves recipient, with 73 victories, Gruppenkommandeur II./JG 53, Comiso, Sicily, Italy, July 1943.
3. Bf 109 G-6/R3/R6/Trop W.Nr. 18 068 "Gelbe 7", piloted by Fw. Hans Roerig, 6./JG 53, Comiso, Sicily, Italy, July 1943.
4. Bf 109 G-6/R3/R6/Trop "Gelbe 14", 6./JG 53, Comiso, Sicily, Italy, July 1943.
5. Bf 109 G-2/Trop W.Nr. 14 256 "without code number", the last aircraft of Hptm. Hans-Joachim Marseille, a Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds recipient, with 158 victories, North Africa, 3./JG 27, September 30, 1942.
6. Bf 109 G-2/Trop "Schwarzer Balken", piloted by Hptm. Heinz-Edgar Berres, a Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipient, with 52 victories, North Africa, Stab. 1/JG 77, 1942.
7. Bf 109 G-2 "Gelbe 3", piloted by Ofw. Wilhelm Schilling, a Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipient, with 50 victories (13 unconfirmed), 9./JG 54, Dubrovka, Russia, September 1942.
8. Bf 109 G-6/R3 W.Nr. 440141 "Gelbe 1", piloted by Oblt. Wilhelm Schilling, Staffelkapitan 9./JG 54, Ludwigslust, Germany, February 1944.

Historical background: The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is a German monoplane fighter that played a key role in the Luftwaffe air forces during World War II. Designed by Willy Messerschmitt and Robert Lusser, the Bf 109 was one of the most advanced fighters of its time, featuring an all-metal construction, enclosed cockpit, and retractable landing gear. This aircraft was used on many fronts, from Spain to North Africa, and became the most produced fighter in history, with 34,248 units manufactured.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.