News shot include previews of the completed kit and close-ups of the nose and engine assembly - for a 1/48th kit these are amazing!
In my previous article about the new model, the Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 scale , I will introduce the first ever built by Emil. During the past weekend I went into the construction of the second model in this article we therefore present more details of individual parts of our new Bf 109E-1
Fuselage – Tail Section
The rudder is separately molded in the kit. Quite sharp trailing edge of the stabilizer covers the leading edge of the rudder, with well fixed distance between the parts. The final tail arrangement looks pretty realistic. Note the screw for settings of the horizontal stabilizer angle inside the vertical stabilizer under the leading edge of the horizontal tail…well, this sounds like a Google navigation, but this assembly is not so large area to find this squirt! It is about 2mm high pin with thread. The tail wheel is separately molded from the leg.
Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 - De-tail
The engine assembly fits to the nose exactly, the position is fixed by the exhaust tubes, which are fixed in the bottom cowling. It is necessary to load the engine into the nose a little bit from front to back. See the glued side panel behind the engine, the line between this one and the rest of the fuselage looks like the other panel lines, although is is simply the interspace between two parts. Note the hollow exhaust pipes.
Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 - Detail of the engine and fuselage Wing
Wing
The fabric areas were always Eduard´s glory, these winglets and flaps are all inclusive service with the stitching and netting. The metal areas became be pretty well looking in our fashion too. Note the wheel well, it is much better to glue the well on the top half of the wing, not to the bottom how the instructions shows. The upper half wing relief leads the well part to the position purely exact.
Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 - Wing
Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 - Detail of gear shaft
Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 - Detail of gear shaft
Cockpit:Eduard classic, beautiful, detailed space with colour etched flooring, straps, and a few other details
Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 - The cockpit and seat
Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 - The cockpit and seat
Fuselage – Nose
The engine assembly fits to the nose exactly, the position is fixed by the exhaust tubes, which are fixed in the bottom cowling. It is necessary to load the engine into the nose a little bit from front to back. See the glued side panel behind the engine, the line between this one and the rest of the fuselage looks like the other panel lines, although is is simply the interspace between two parts. Note the hollow exhaust pipes.
Very comprehensive and detailed report. Install oil tank, we simplified the nose , which will certainly contribute significantly to cool the building (remember our thirty-second). Notice the hollow main guns and exhausts - this is what our competitors say slide molds. You see guys, we do we can too!The engine assembly fits to the nose exactly, the position is fixed by the exhaust tubes, which are fixed in the bottom cowling. It is necessary to load the engine into the nose a little bit from front to back. See the glued side panel behind the engine, the line between this one and the rest of the fuselage looks like the other panel lines, although is is simply the interspace between two parts. Note the hollow exhaust pipes.
Engine
Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 - Engine
Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 - Engine
Cowling:
The motor housing sits on the engine if you install all the details except block, oil tanks and exhaust pipes.Unfortunately, the model can be built only in two forms, with a permanently open or permanently closed bonnet. Mainly guns are again hollow, indeed, all principally in this model are hollow.
Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 - Detail of hollow main
Oil cooler:
This game is over kit 1 / 32 and re-dedicate enough attention when properly fitted to the fuselage assembly, everything fits very well.
The propeller is moulded in one piece, except for two-piece cone, with nice details of the mechanism of construction sheets.
Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 - main Wheels
Nothing to add. We cant do any better! Meanwhile ...
Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 - Wheels
Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 - Detail wheels
Bf 109E-1 in 1 / 48 - Detail of tires
Earlier Eduard entries...
Eduard have updated the earlier posts with new shots of the impressive wheels and undercarriage legs to satisfy any doubting Thomases out there. So without any more jibber-jabber ill hand you over to
the Eduard guys and remember to check back for updates to their blog
and their Facebook build of this
sure to be a best-selling kit.
The latest shots of the Bf 109E-1 wheels from the new Eduard kit on their facebook campaign have been published and for some wheels in 1/48th they sure look great! these would make me want to give up modelling in larger scales...
From the January Eduard newsletter:
“This kit is scaled-down 1/32nd scale Bf 109E, with some improvements. The quarter scale Bf 109E kit brings exceptionally high level of detail combined with superb fit. It is something rarely seen in the word of kit production. Each new Eduard kit shows an improvement over the preceding kits, and this Emil is surely on the top of our current production standard. The instruction sheet is also consistent with the Eduard standard with full colour painting and marking guide, contains five marking options, identical to the older 32nd scale kit. The decal sheet represents the well-proven combination of Eduard design and Cartograf printing. The colour PE detail set and the canopy mask are mandatory for each Profi-pack boxing, of course, and so are there as well. And yes, this kit comes with the corrected canopy and slats!
The E-1 is the
starting point for the complete Emil family, the E-4 will follow in June, and
the E-3 in August. We are also planning a return to the ROYAL CLASS boxing
thanks to this Bf 109E. The Royal Class is expected in April, with two kits
included, a huge colourful decal sheet and other valuable bonuses.”
From the Eduard Blog...
Item no.: 8261
Scale: 1/48th
“So gentlemen, first
Eduard Emil is born! I have built the very first one Bf 109E-1 in 1/48th using
the test shots couple of days ago, as you surely already know (check out the Bf
109E-1 Instruction Sheet Revisions article). Also I had many parts from the
first test shot frame and they were not perfect, the build was big pleasure.
The kit fits
excellently which is something what I appreciate very much. All the
shortcomings of the 32nd scale Emil are well fixed on the 48th scale kit, and I
suppose no putty will be necessary on any section. There were many questions
about the under nose radiator fit – it fits perfectly now, the assembly leads modeller
very well to the correct position, which shows great progress comparing this
48th scale kit with its older and bigger sib. What I most appreciate are the
rudder, flaps and ailerons. These parts fit absolutely correctly and when
applied, they looks really realistic, the distance between airframe and the
rudder is well defined and looks how it has to look – really tiny.
Also the surface of these parts looks well, you can understand our long time experience with WWI aircraft surfaces bring us good result. Our canvas is simply great, we can do our needlework!
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