Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4/Trop

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German World War II fighter aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt in the early 1930s. It was one of the first true modern fighters of the era, including such features as an all-metal monocoque construction, a closed canopy, and retractable landing gear. Having gone through its baptism of fire in the Spanish Civil War, the Bf 109 was still in service at the dawn of the jet age at the end of World War II, during which it was the backbone of the German Luftwaffe fighter force.
       The E-4 saw the engine mounted cannon finally abandoned. The wing mounted cannons were upgraded to the MG FF/M, which gave a higher rate of fire. The cockpit canopy was also modified. It first appeared in July 1940, and played a significant role in the Battle of Britain. German figures for fighter losses show 249 E-1s, 32 E-3s and 344 E-4s lost in the second half of 1940. It would have been relatively easy to upgrade a 109E-3 to the E-4 specifications, and this is what may have happened to many of the older fighter.
Item No        02290
Item Name        Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4/Trop
Bar Code        9580208022901
Scale        1:32
Item Type        Static Kit
Model Brief        Length:273 mm   Wingspan:308 mm
Total Parts        290+pcs
Metal Parts        n/a
Photo Etched Parts        1piece
Film Parts        n/a
Resin Parts        n/a
Total Sprues        10 sprues and tyres
Paint Schemes        Bf 109E-4/Trop
Released Date        2011-05
More Features    

Fuselage
  -Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details
  Engine
  -Finely detailed engine.
  Interior
 -Finely detailed engine accessory compartment,
 -Finely detailed cockpit
 Wings
 - Optional position flaps
 - Rubber tires.
 PE
 -Photo-etched parts to upgrade details