{"product_id":"tamiya-1-48-messerschmitt-bf109-e3-trop-fighter-scaled-plastic-model-kit","title":"Tamiya 1\/48 Messerschmitt Bf109 E3 Trop Fighter Scaled Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapture a WWII Icon with the Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3 Model Kit, a Highly Detailed 1\/48 Scale Replica with an Optional Open or Closed Canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/48 Scale Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe iconic Luftwaffe fighter of the Battle of Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe canopy can be built in an open or closed position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a seated pilot figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with three different marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the workhorse fighter of the Luftwaffe throughout World War II. The E-3 variant, the first to be truly mass-produced, entered service in late 1939 and was a cornerstone of the German air arm during the invasions of France and the Low Countries. It is most famous for its role in the epic aerial duels of the Battle of Britain, where it relentlessly clashed with its RAF counterparts, the Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1\/48 scale kit from Tamiya accurately captures the iconic form of the Bf 109 E-3, from its angular engine cowling and nose-mounted cannons to its slim rear fuselage. The model offers build options such as an open or closed canopy, and is designed with the leading-edge slats and flaps in the deployed position for a realistic parked or landing appearance. The kit is completed with a seated pilot figure and a choice of three different marking options from the early war period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccurately captures the angular form of the Bf 109 E-3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe canopy can be assembled in the open or closed position\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front edge leading slats and flaps are depicted in the down position\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe detailed cockpit interior is visible through the large canopy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA seated pilot figure is included to add a human element\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaint Options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes three different marking options\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great balance of fine detail and straightforward assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Tamiya Product\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale: 1\/48\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 183mm (7.20\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWingspan: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieces: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecal Schemes: 3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkill Level: Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Model Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Seated Pilot Figure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Clear Parts Sprue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Decal Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Instruction Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequired Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlastic Safe Paint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModelling Glue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Tweezers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Knives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Files\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TAMIYA","offers":[{"title":"Hobbies Direct","offer_id":40426423582921,"sku":"10032390","price":40.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hobbyco","offer_id":40426707910857,"sku":"10032390","price":31.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9803\/5810\/files\/535ec94af20f4dd781914bcd366e2f11.webp?v=1760579096","url":"https:\/\/www.jbhifi.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-48-messerschmitt-bf109-e3-trop-fighter-scaled-plastic-model-kit","provider":"JB Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}