The 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.

This 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.

• 1x Model Kit

• 1x Seated Pilot Figure

• 1x Clear Parts Sprue

• 1x Decal Sheet

• 1x Instruction Manual

• Plastic Safe Paint

• Modelling Glue

• 1x Tweezers

• 1x Scissors

• 1x Modelling Knives

• 1x Modelling Files