Finemolds 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf109F-4

At last! A new-tool kit of the 109F-4! This kit features the state-of-the-art engineering for which Fine Molds is renowned. Starting in the cockpit, we are treated to molded-in sidewall detail, a forward bulkhead that incorporates the rudder pedals, a perfectly-shaped control stick, an instrument panel with recesses for the dials (instrument decal is included) and a separate gunsight molded in clear plastic. A realistic seated pilot figure is also included.

Moving on to the engine and cowl area, we are greeted with separate cowl panels which could be left off to display engine detail! The cowl machine guns are a separate part which includes the feed mechanism. Different carburator intake and engine exhaust parts are included to distinguish this model of the DB601E-engined F-4 from the DB601N-engined F-2 model.

The landing gear and wheel wells are likewise beautifully done, and a centerline rack and drop tank are included as options.

Markings are for Leutnant Heinrich Graf von Einsiedal's aircraft from III/JG3. In addition to an extensive sheet of data stencils and national markings (but no swastikas), the sheet containing the markings for von Einsiedal's aircraft also includes decals for the camoflage. That's right, no complicated masking and airbrushing required. Simply paint the model RLM65 light blue overall, apply the decals, paint the canopy frame and you're done! What could be easier? Still, if you wish to paint the camoflage yourself, you could do so easily as all the actual aircraft stencils and markings are separate decals from the camoflage decals.

Decal Options:

Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-4

Wehrmacht Luftwaffe (German Air Force 1935-1945)

• 3./JG 3 <o+ (Lt. Heinrich Graf von Einsiedel)
  July 1942
  RLM71 RLM75 RLM79 RLM76