Bf-109A thru D Models - Book with Decals

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Review Author(s)
Book Author(s)
Mariusz Tukasik
ISBN
978-83-61220-98-5
Other Publication Information
Softcover, 28 pages, technical drawings, color profiles, decals
MSRP
$23.00
Product / Stock #
Top Drawings 12 (15026)
Company: Kagero Publishing - Website: Visit Site

Kagero’s Top Drawing books offer the modeler a good reference for rivet patterns for those so inclined. Also, they are great references for those trying to accurize a kit.

This book contains six view drawings, top and bottom plan views, left and right side profiles, and front and rear views of all four aircraft types, A-D versions in 1/72nd and 1/48th. The 1/32nd scale drawings are actually on a separate foldout and only include the B-1 and D models. There are also some detail drawings of internal items, such as seats and instrument panels included. Cross section drawings are provided for the scratchbuilder as well. There is also a small drawing that shows the external differences.

If it was just drawings and riveting diagrams, then it wouldn’t be from Kagero. Besides these, there are five color profiles of different models. They are first rate drawings.

Again, if that was all that was included, it wouldn’t be Kagero. There are decals for all five aircraft in all three scales, 72, 48, and 32. The decals are printed by Cartograf. They are in perfect register and opaque. They are suitably thin and are typical of the quality of Cartograf. The best decals in the world. There are some unique aircraft included and I’m sure that the markings have not been available before. I particularly like the Bf-109D-1 with the chevron and lightning bolt.

Beautiful drawings, rivet patterns, detail drawings, colorful profiles, and world class decals makes this a hard book to turn down. I like the whole package. Another great book from Kagero.

Highly recommended

Thanks to Kagero and IPMS/USA for the review copy.

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Reviewer Bio

Floyd S. Werner Jr.

Building models since the age of 7, I’ve become known for my Bf-109s and helicopters. I currently run Werner’s Wings. I was previously the ‘star’ of the Master Class Model Building Video series. I’ve been published numerous times on various website, including Hyperscale and ARC. My work has been in FSM and Great Scale Modeling 2001, as well as, numerous other model magazines. I’m a published author with my Squadron/Signal Walkaround book on the Kiowa Warrior. My models have continuously won many regional and national awards. My unique model photography gives my models instant recognition for their historical perspective.

I’m a retired from the Army after 21 years of flying Cobras and Kiowa Warriors, including tours in Iraq, Bosnia, Korea, and Germany. I’m also a retired Flight Officer for the Baltimore City Police and flew their helicopters chasing bad guys. I’m currently flying Cobras and Hueys with the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation.

I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart, Yvonne, for 42 years. Our daughters have blessed us with six grandchildren. My passions continue to be his family, friends, helicopters, models and airplanes, especially the Bf-109 and my beloved AH-1 Cobra. My motto has always been - MODELING IS FUN!