{"product_id":"messerschmitt-bf-109e-3-1-32-model-kit-by-trumpeter","title":"Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 1:32 Model Kit by Trumpeter","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:32 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 \"Emil\", one of the Luftwaffe's principal fighters during the early years of the Second World War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed cockpit with authentic instrument panel, seat, and sidewall detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely engraved panel lines and realistic rivet detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed Daimler-Benz DB 601A inverted V-12 engine with optional open cowling panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate engine compartment with structural framework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed landing gear and wheel wells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePositionable flaps and separate control surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional open or closed canopy configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes authentic early-war armament and optional drop tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet featuring Luftwaffe and Swiss Air Force marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for World War II aviation collections, Battle of Britain displays, or Luftwaffe diorama projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trumpeter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:32\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate to advanced modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 274\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-Etched Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 273mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 308mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear canopy parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed Daimler-Benz DB 601A engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree rubber tyres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet featuring:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBf 109E-3, Josef Priller, 6.\/JG51, Autumn 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBf 109E-3, Helmut Wick, JG2, France 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwiss Air Force J-371\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMesserschmitt Bf 109E-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, better known by its nickname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Emil\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was one of the most important fighter aircraft of the early Second World War. Developed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMesserschmitt AG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the E-series represented a significant improvement over the earlier Bf 109 variants, introducing a more powerful engine, heavier armament, and improved survivability. These refinements transformed the aircraft into one of the most formidable fighters of its era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bf 109 first flew in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1935\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but the E-series entered service in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1938\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the newly developed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaimler-Benz DB 601A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inverted V-12 engine. Producing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,100 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the engine gave the Emil a top speed of over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e560 km\/h (348 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it one of the fastest operational fighters in the world at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variant introduced a substantial increase in firepower compared with earlier models. It retained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo 7.92mm MG 17 machine guns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mounted above the engine while replacing the wing-mounted machine guns with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20mm MG FF cannons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the aircraft far greater destructive capability against both fighters and bombers. A total of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,276 Bf 109E-3s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were produced, including export aircraft supplied to friendly nations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Emil became the Luftwaffe's principal single-seat fighter during the campaigns in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and most famously during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattle of Britain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1940. It flew escort missions for German bombers, engaged Royal Air Force Spitfires and Hurricanes, and established the Bf 109 as one of the defining fighters of the conflict. Although its relatively short range limited its effectiveness during operations over southern England, its excellent climb rate, acceleration, and high-speed performance made it a dangerous opponent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of Germany's leading fighter aces flew the Bf 109E-3, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelmut Wick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdolf Galland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJosef Priller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose markings are included with this Trumpeter kit. The aircraft also served with several foreign operators, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwiss Air Force\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it remained in service for many years after the war began.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe experience gained from the E-series directly influenced later variants such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBf 109F Friedrich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBf 109G Gustav\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBf 109K Kurfürst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ensuring the Bf 109 remained in frontline service throughout the entire war. Today, the Emil is remembered as one of the most iconic fighters of the Battle of Britain and a landmark aircraft in aviation history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Flight (Bf 109):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 29 May 1935\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service (Bf 109E-3):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1938\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single-Seat Fighter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Messerschmitt AG\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One Daimler-Benz DB 601A inverted V-12 piston engine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two 20mm MG FF wing cannons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two 7.92mm MG 17 machine guns, optional drop tank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 570 km\/h (354 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 660 km\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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