Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2 - Eduard

Bf 109´s are one of my favourite subjects - they saw action from the Spanish Civil War throughout the end of WW II in all war theaters with German involvement. They can be built in multiple versions and various - and sometimes very attractive - camouflage schemes. All kit manufacturers have at least one Bf 109 in their portfolio. I have a few more in my stash, mainly Hasegawa, Eduard and Tamiya issues. All of them are quick and enjoyable builts.

This one is from Eduard, the box was a Profipack Edition. I wanted one with winter camouflage and tried some new washing and shading techniques. I also experimented with the pigment range from Vallejo a bit. The idea was to give it a weathered and used look. Not all of it worked out, but overall the result is acceptable. This aircraft from famous "Grünherz" JG 54 was flown on the Russian front around 1943 by Hans "Assi" Hahn (not to be confused with Hans von Hahn, whose bird is also featured in my gallery). It is painted in classic RLM 74/75/76 scheme, which has been covered with temporary white paint. The missing leg gear covers are intentional, they were often removed on winter grounds, to avoid snow building up on the landing gear and eventually obstructing the wheel.