ANOTHER MODELLFAN ACCOLADE - THIS TIME FOR THE TAMIYA 1:48 SCALE MESSERSCHMITT Bf109 G-6
CONGRATULATIONS TO TAMIYA for collecting a ModellFan Model of the Year 2018 Award for the 1:48 scale Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6. SMN report: In many ways, the plastic kit industry has never been in better form, at least for the excellence and accuracy of kits like the Airfix Supermarine Walrus and this Tamiya Messerschmitt Bf109. The German ModellFan magazine agrees too, and has given awards for both these models. Here's what Tamiya has to say about the 1:48 scale Bf109 G-6: Highly detailed DB605 engine. Separate parts for 20 mm cannon pods. Polythene cap allows drop tank to be fitted on or off. Two air intake options, standard or with dust filter. Standard or Galland panzer canopy rear armour plate. Canopy open or closed. Main and radiator flaps up or down. Seated pilot figure. Three marking options, plus canopy masking stickers, and a colour painting guide. Tamiya mini-magnets can be used to show open and closed engine cowlings. The DB605 engine ( below ) can be displ...