Laser Cut Messereschmitt 500 series Build

[scigs30]

I used thinned white glue to attach the tissue.

[solumn_eagle]

I used thinned white glue to attach the tissue.

Thanks for the tip

[Angie332]

WOW!! Very pretty.. I sure do hope one day my models turn out like that

[davidchoate]

I am a huge ME 109 fan, and never realized how many variants there are. It's almost unbeleivable. Espescially the ones with US markings. Did we capture them for research like we did with the Aleutian Mitsubishi Zero?

[slopemeno]

The 109 G that you see with the US markings was captured by the British in Libya. As I understand it, that 109 was returned to the British and that is/was "Black-6" from Duxford. There are also pictures of it with British roundels and a missing canopy.

[slopemeno]

Here's another view in British markings (Wr 10639, btw)

[davidchoate]

IMO the ME-109 is arguably the best fighter of ww 2. Considering how early it was introduced, and how even at the end of the war it was still very close to matching even the performance of the P-51.Yes, the FW-190 is probably better , but as far as adaptability, and service the 109 is my favorite. I have seen videos of them that remain flying, and the sound of its engine (speaking as a mechanic for 30 years) is the most beautiful sound I have ever heard. The merlin they say is was the best, but I like the Me engine. The inverted positioning, and the 30mm cannon firing through the center hub are just incredible innovations. The most versatile, and adapted airplane of the war ! Someday I want to build a super detailed scale of one. I'm puttin that on my Bucket List.

[slopemeno]

Far and away the coolest, for sure. The end of the war wasn't the end for the 109 either. From the Czech Jumo-engined Mule to the Spanish Hispano and Merlin-engined versions… pretty incredible service life.