Messerschmitt
Bf 109G-14/AS

by Erik Whipple
 

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-14/AS

 Hasegawa's 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10 is available online from Squadron.com

Here is my Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10, converted to a Bf 109G-14/AS in1/48 scale.

The markings represent the aircraft of Leutnant Richard Franz, Staffelkapitaen of 7./JG-11.

Modifications made to the kit include:

• Details in the wheel wells, a new battery box, canopy retention and release mechanisms, drop tank rack details, brake lines, and retainer cuffs were added from scratch.

• Kendall cockpit set, exhaust stacks, and elevators added.

• Airwaves P/E set for rudder pedals and radiator screens.

• Filled and rescribed the oil filler and cold weather start device hatches in positions for G-6/14.

• Repositioned ailerons.

• Opened up cowl scoops.

• True Details wheels used.

• P/E metal loop and stick antennae from spares box.

• Fuel line sight glass made from Micro Krystal Klear.

• Drilled out gun and cannon barrels

• "Oberhubatz" was hand rendered.

Decals were sourced from Microscale, Aeromaster, and the Eagle Editions 'Eagle Cals' line.

• Correspondence with Mr. Richard Franz, in Germany

• Copies of photos from personal collection of Mr. Franz Messerschmitt Bf109 in Action, Part 2- Squadron/Signal Publications Messerschmitt Bf109F, G, K Series, by Prien & Rodeike, Schiffer Publishing
  
   

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Model, Images and Article Copyright © 2002 by Erik Whipple
Page Created 01 September 2002
Last updated 04 June 2007

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