Trumpeter

1/24 Messerschmitt Bf-109 G-6 Early Version model kit

Product # 02407

Product Article by Emad Tabsh on Nov 4 2003

 

 

 

This is Trumpeter's new 1/24 scale Me. Bf -109 G-6 early version kit.   Kit#02407

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Box dimensions:  length 500mm (roughly 20")      width 300mm (roughly 12") height 107mm (roughly 4.5")

It comes in light grey plastic with the following dimensions:

Length of model: 376mm (roughly 15")

Wingspan: 411mm (roughly 17") 

Construction booklet: 16 pages

Number of sprues: 12

  • 3 rubber tires

  • 1 acetate instrument file

  • 1 decal sheet with 2 options

  • 9 metal shafts

  • 1 photoetched sheet

  • 2 metal springs

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Main features include:

  • Fully detailed engine with open/closed cowls

  • Metal springs for the main undercarriage

  • Inboard flaps in open/closed positions

  • Movable outboard flaps, ailerons and horizontal stabs

  • Two MG131 M.G. guns above engine

  • Two underwing mounted machine guns

  • One drop tank

  • One clear sprue duplicating the fuselage halves for a "see thru" effect.

  • Engraved panel lines 

  • A decal sheet by Aeromaster with 2 different color schemes

  • A 2 page color printed sheet with paint numbers to be used 

     

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A very nice kit if built straight out of the box.

Happy modeling!!

Emad

Photos and text © by Emad Tabsh