The Bf 109G series, or "Gustav", was introduced in mid-1942; its initial variants (G-1 through G-4) differed only in minor details from the Bf 109F, most notably in being powered by the more powerful 1475 PS DB 605 engine. Odd numbered variants were built with a pressurized cockpit and GM-1 boost as high altitude fighters, while even numbered variants were non-pressurized air superiority fighters and fighter bombers. Long-range photo-reconnaissance variants also existed. The later G series (G-5 through G-14) was produced in a multitude of variants. By early 1944 tactical requirements resulted in the addition of MW-50 water injection boost and high performance superchargers, boosting engine output to 1,800-2,000 PS.
Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.
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Product Details
Scale: 1/48
Skill Level: 2
Parts: 90+
Length: 7.4"
Height: 3.1"
- Painting and assembly required
- 7 sprues
- Molded in grey plastic
- Build as G-6 or G-2 variant
- One Cartograf decal sheet
- Includes 20mm MK108 cannon, drop tank, bomb and air filter for various building options
- Detailed cockpit interior
- Canopy can be assembled open or closed
- Clear parts
- Includes decals and paint guides for the following versions:
- Bf 109G-6/R3/R6/Trop W.Nr.27 169 ‘Red 13: Marga’, Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross winner, OtFw. Heinrich Bartels (scored 99 victories), 11./JG 27, Kalamaki, Greece, November 1943
- Bf 109G-6/R3/R6/Trop W.Nr. 18 410 ‘Schwarzer Doppelbalken’, Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves winner, Oblt. Gerhard Michalski (scored 73 victories), Gruppenkommandeur II./JG 53, Comiso, Sicily, Italy, July 1943
- Bf 109G-6/R3/R6/Trop W.Nr. 18 068 ‘Gelbe 7’, Fw. Hans Roerig, 6./JG 53, Comiso, Sicily, Italy, July 1943
- Bf 109G-6/R3/R6/Trop ‘Gelbe 14’, 6./JG 53, Comiso, Sicily, Italy, July 1943
- Bf 109G-2/Trop W.Nr. 14 256 ‘without code number’, Last mount of Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds winner Hptm. Hans-Joachim Marseille (scored 158 victories), North Africa, 3./JG 27, September 30, 1942
- Bf 109G-2/Trop ‘Schwarzer Balken’, Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross winner Hptm. Heinz-Edgar Berres (scored 52 victories, medal and rank are awarded after his KIA in 1943), North Africa, Stab. I./JG 77, 1942
- Bf 109G-2, ‘Gelbe 3’, Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross winner (then) Ofw. Wilhelm Schilling (scored 50 victories, 13 unconfirmed), 9./JG 54, Dubrovka, Russia, September 1942 when shot down by AA fire
- Bf 109G-6/R3, W.Nr. 440141, ‘Gelbe 1’, (now) Oblt. Wilhelm Schilling, Staffelkapitan 9./ JG 54, Ludwigslust, Germany, February 1944
- Illustrated instructions and paint guide
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Paint Guide:
White (for options 1-7 above only)
Black
Blue (for option 8 above only)
Yellow RLM 04 (for options 1-4, 7 & 8 above only)
Silver
Steel
Flat Black
Sky Blue RLM 78 (for options 5 & 6 above only)
Red Brown
Clear Red
Clear Blue
Grey RLM 02
Black Grey RLM 66
Black Green RLM 70
Grey Green RLM 74 (for options 1-4 & 8 above only)
Grey Violet RLM 75 (for options 1-4 & 8 above only)
Light Blue RLM 76
Flat White (for options 5 & 6 above only)
Sand Yellow RLM 79 (for options 5 & 6 above only)
Olive Green RLM 80 (for option 6 above only)
Dark Green RLM 71 (for option 7 above only)
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