The prototype Bf 109A first flew in 1935 The later E model was more powerful & better armed & by the summer of 1940 over 500 were in service for the offensive against Great Britain By this time the 109E had already proved to be a competent fighter aircraft in the skies above Poland France & the low countries It met its match over England & was shown to be inferior to the RAFs Spitfire Paint Scheme
- Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 aircraft flown by Obit Werner Pichon-Kalau von Hofe IIIJG 51 France 1940 Airfix Starter Sets are ideal for beginners Each Small Starter Set

Includes:: glue brush & four acrylic paints
- all that is needed to complete a fabulous first kit!



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When the diminutive Messerschmitt Bf 109 entered service in February 1935 it was one of the most advanced aircraft in the world clearly heralding the future of fighter design Produced in greater quantities than any other fighter aircraft the Bf 109 served throughout WWII & was flown by many of the world&8217;s most successful air aces ...

Over 12000 of the ' Gustav' G-6 were built from 1943 to 1944 & were armed with two formidable 13mm machine guns enabling the top Luftwaffe aces to record in some cases hundreds of 'kills' ...

Revell has been entertaining inspiring & educating model builders for over 70 years Revell brand is a testament to the popularity of detailed plastic model kits that are affordably priced Launched in 1943 Revell initially produced a wide range of products including train sets scale buildings & “action pull toys” recreating some of America’s most popular automobiles However the brand found its niche with a line of fast-building “ Highway Pioneers” plastic model car kits in the early 1950s After their success Revell focused exclusively on making models that were as authentic as they were enjoyable Most recently we are introducing our newest line Revell Junior Kit which allows children as young as age 5 to assemble & dis-assemble for hours of creative play Revell manufactures model kits suitable for all ages We are proud to carry on the tradition of accuracy & provide a challenging & enjoyable pastime for all model hobby enthusiasts Highly Detailed Model Kit Faithful Reproduction Of The Original Design Step By Step Illustrated Instruction Manual Decal Set Included ...

The Battle of Britain had proved to be a chastening experience for the Messerschmitt Bf 110 heavy fighter units of the Luftwaffe but despite their disappointing performance against the fighters of the RAF Messerschmitt&8217;s fighting twin would go on to perform effectively in other theatres Seeing extensive service on the Eastern Front North Africa & the Mediterranean the extra range & firepower possessed by the Bf 110 helped it to live up to its pre-war reputation especially when not facing effective fighter opposition It would however be night operations against RAF Bomber Command which proved to be the aircraft&8217;s most suited operating environment especially when equipped with the latest air interception radar equipment available to the Luftwaffe With many of the world&8217;s most successful nightfighter aces perfecting their skills whilst flying the Bf 110 this would become an important aircraft in the nocturnal struggle against the hundreds of RAF bombers crossing the coast of Northern Europe each night This sinister looking all-black Nachtjagdgeschwader 1 Messerschmitt Bf 110E is equipped with the early Fu G 202 Lichtenstein BC air interception radar which was introduced during 1942 & featured the complex &8216; Matratze&8217; aerial antenna array on the nose of the aircraft The radar operator in the rear cockpit would use a pair of oscilloscopes to help him direct his pilot to a possible interception Dimensions 29 x 9 x 32 Scale 172 Limited Edition Yes Limited Edition Size 1000 Wingspan 224mm Age Suitability 14 ...

The Luftwaffes Messerschmitt Me 262 was introduced in 1944 & was the first jet-propelled fighter aircraft to go into series production Faster & more heavily armed than any Allied aircraft of the time the 262 arrived too late to turn the tide of war in Germanys favour However its design would influence new aircraft production worldwide long after WWII had ended! Revells detailed model features a full cockpit with a choice of instrument panels (rocketbomb-armed) canopy can be positioned openclosed gun bay (covers can be positioned openclosed) full undercarriage 2x Jumo 004 engines moveable ailerons & rudder bomb racks with a choice of bombs R4M rocket launch racks & 2 auxiliary fuel tanks Decal Options 1 Me 262 A-1a Wk Nr 130017 Erprob Kdo 262 Lechfeld 1944 2 Me 262 A-2a Wk Nr 170122 2kg 51 Edelweiss Rheine 1944 NOTE This is a plastic model kit that needs to be assembled & painted to complete Glue & paint are not included & must be obtained separately This is a Skill Level 5 kit rated for experienced model builders Highly Detailed Model Kit Faithful Reproduction Of The Original Design Step By Step Illustrated Instruction Manual Decal Set Included ...

A model construction kit of the Me 262 the first jet powered aircraft of the Second World War The Me 262 was converted into a two-seater night fighter in order to combat attacking allied bombers
- A choice of lowered flaps
- Replica Jumo 004 engines
- Moveable ailerons & rudder
- Radar antennae
- Machine guns
- Detailed cockpit with side consoles
- Detailed Cockpit well in the under-carriage bay
- Detailed under-carriage
- 2 auxiliary fuel tanks
- Decal set for 2 German Luftwaffe versions









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The Messerschmitt ME262 Schwalbe (German for & Swallow&) was the world&s first operational turbojet fighter aircraft It saw action from late summer of 1944 until the end of World War II as a multi-role fighterbomberinterceptor warplane for the Luftwaffe German pilots nicknamed this incredible aircraft as the Sturmvogel (Germanfor & Stormbird&) Ultimately though the ME262 had little impact on the course of the war with 500 odd kills claimed against a loss of 100 aircraft & many more grounded due to lack of fuel However its spectacular & revolutionary design has left it as one of the legendary & most recognisable combat aircraft of the era Of the 1 430 total aircraft were built though only about 300 ever saw combat Some 120 two-seat trainers were built made by modifying the single seat airframe The ME262 although a spectacular aircraft for its time had a negligible impact on the course of the war shooting down an estimated 150 Allied aircraft for the loss of 100 ME262s the majority of aircraft being grounded too often for lack of fuel Built specifically for FSX (SP2 Acceleration) from the critically acclaimed developers of the BF109 this all-new extremely detailed & functional Gmax version of the famed Messerschmitt ME262 features not only the single seat fighters but the two-seat trainer with fully operational dual cockpits the dual seat Nightfighter as well with a total of ten different aircraft variants Dual seat variants are for FSX only In addition the package

Includes:: the ME262A single seat -1A & 2A models in seven variants Several of the single seat models have also been included for FS2004

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Despite being the most advanced aircraft of WWII Adolf Hitler insisted that the Me 262 be developed into a fast attack bomber diverting valuable resources from much needed fighter production Known as the &8216; Stormbird&8217; the attack version included hard points for two 500kg bombs under the nose of the aircraft with its speed making it almost invulnerable from Allied air interception ...

Construction & painting required Paints glues & brushes not included As the first operational jet fighter in the world initial Messerschmitt Me 262s combat operations were flown by single seat aircraft piloted by some of the Luftwaffe&8217;s most experienced airmen A two seat trainer version soon followed which allowed new pilots to acquaint themselves with this advanced technology without their conversion from piston power being their first solo jet flight ...