The Messerschmitt Bf 109, often called Me 109 (most often by Allied pilots and aircrew), was a German World War II fighter aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt and Robert Lusser during the early to mid-1930s. It was one of the first truly modern fighters of the era, including such features as all-metal monocoque construction, a closed canopy, a retractable landing gear, and was powered by a liquid-cooled, inverted-V12 aero engine.

In February 1943, the G-6 was introduced with the 13 mm (.51 in) MG 131s, replacing the smaller 7.92 mm (.312 in) MG 17 – externally this resulted in two sizeable Beule blisters over the gun breeches, reducing speed by 9 km/h (6 mph). Over 12,000 examples were built well into 1944 although contradictory factory and RLM records do not allow an exact tally. The G-5 with a pressurized cockpit was identical to the G-6. A total of 475 examples were built between May 1943 and August 1944. The G-5/AS was equipped with a DB 605AS engine for high-altitude missions. GM-1-boosted G-5 and G-6 variants received the additional designation of “/U2”. and were clearly identifyable as they use a modified, aerodynamically cleaner, engine cowl without the usual blisters.

• Optional position of canopy & landing gear door.
• Highly detailed cockpit interior.
• Fully engraved panel lines & rivet detail.
• 1/72 scale plastic kit for static display
• 59 parts in grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines
• Ordnance includes: external fuel tank and underwing cannon pods
• Detailed cockpit tub with seat, instrument panel with raised detail, rudder pedals, trim wheel, control stick, and separate sidewalls
• Separate exhaust stacks to facilitate painting
• Optional tropical air filter
• 3-part canopy may be posed open or closed
• Detailed landing gear and wheel wells