Messerschmitt Bf 109 E3 - 1/48

Messerschmitt Bf 109 E3

1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3.

About the model:
- 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit
- Highly detailed model
- Length: 183 mm
- Wingspan: 207 mm
- The model faithfully reproduces the aircraft’s straight-lined design, including the distinctive nose.
- The vertical stabilizer is modeled with the characteristic bulge on the left side, and the rudder is provided as a separate part to allow for offset positioning.
- Leading-edge slats and flaps on the wings are modeled in the lowered position. The canopy can be assembled in either the open or closed position.
- Includes one seated pilot figure.
- Three marking options are provided.

Historical background:
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3 was one of the key early variants of the German Bf 109 fighter and played a central role at the beginning of the Second World War. It entered service in 1939 and was used extensively during the invasion of Poland, the Western Campaign, and the Battle of Britain.

The E-3 was powered by a Daimler-Benz DB 601 engine and offered high speed, good climb performance, and precise handling. Characteristic features of this version included the straight-lined fuselage, distinctive engine cowling, and advanced aerodynamics for its time. Equipped with effective cannons and machine guns, the Bf 109 E-3 could engage both enemy fighters and bombers.

The Bf 109 E-3 laid the foundation for the later success of the series and is regarded as one of the decisive fighter aircraft of the early war years.