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References for Modellers #3 - Messerschmitt Bf 109D-1

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Review Author(s)
Floyd S. Werner Jr.
ISBN
978-83-67294-50-8
Other Publication Information
8.5 x 11 booklet of 26 pages.
Company: Kagero Publishing - Website: Visit Site
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Continuing Kagero’s new series of books aimed at modelers is this volume focusing on the Dora version of the Bf-109. It is packaged in a self-sealing sleeve with a 8.5 x 11 booklet of 26 pages. Included is a small decal sheet.

The cover is heavy card stock and the pages are high quality gloss paper. The format is similar throughout the series. This one is slightly different, however. This volume sports single pages of high-quality images. These large images allow you to see the weathering and wear marks that modelers love.

There are five full color profiles, including the centerfold of a colorful Swiss Bf-109D-1 in red and white stripes. The decals for this machine are included in 1/72nd and 1/48th scale.

Also unique in this volume is the inclusion of full color 3D drawings which should prove useful for modelers. There are six pages of line drawings, including two pages that go from the Bf-109A to the 109D-1 (Late).

This is a nice single source for early 109s that will prove useful to the modeler. The inclusion of the decals in two scales will no doubt make it worth the price of admission.

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!