The second major redesign of Bf 109 is the F series. The "Friedrich" saw a complete redesign of the wings, the cooling system and fuselage aerodynamics, and was powered by the 1,175 PS DB 601N (F-1, F-2) or the 1,350 PS DB 601E (F-3, F-4). Considered by many as the high watermark of the Bf 109 development, the F series abandoned the wing cannon and concentrated all armament in the forward fuselage: a pair of machine guns above and a single 15 or 20mm cannon behind the engine, the latter firing between the cylinder banks and through the propeller hub and spinner. This configuration was used by all subsequent variants. A handful of Bf 109Fs were used operationally late in the Battle of Britain in 1940, but only become widespread in service in the first half of 1941, replacing the Bf 109E.
Please see the paint guide below for Trumpeter’s suggested colors.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/32
Parts: 240+
Length: 11.2”
Wingspan: 12.3”
- Painting and assembly required
- Photo-etched parts
- 11 sprues
- Clear parts
- Decals
- Includes instructions
- Left and right fuselage molded with authentic details
- Finely detailed engine
- Detailed engine accessory compartment
- Accurate cockpit
- Optional position flaps
- Rubber tires
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Paint Guides:
RLM66 Black Grey
RLM02 Grey
Steel
Silver
Flat Black
Blue
RLM70 Black Green
Middle Stone
Burnt Iron
Tire Black
Red
White Insignia
RLM79 Sand Yellow
RLM78 Light Blue
RLM04 Yellow
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RLM66 Black Grey
RLM02 Grey
Steel
Silver
Flat Black
Blue
RLM70 Black Green
Middle Stone
Burnt Iron
RLM79 Sand Yellow
RLM80 Olive Green
RLM04 Yellow
White Insignia
RLM78 Light Blue
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