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Meteor Productions 1/32 Bf-109G-10 "Type 110" Cowling Conversion kit number CEC32139 |
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Reviewed By Floyd S. Werner, Jr., #26266 |
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$29.99 USD The Bf-109 is the most modeled aircraft in any scale, especially with the 1/32nd release. One type of Bf-109 currently not available from Hasegawa is the "Type 110" Bf-109G-10. Cutting Edge has rectified this situation. Developed by Erla, the Type 110 is very asymmetrical. The left engine cowling is very different from the right. Another trait of the Type 110 is the flat panel below the left cockpit. Due to the unique shape of the cowlings the gun troughs were longer. Many of these Erla aircraft were issued to JG300, the bomber units converting over to fighters, and to the Italians. Cutting Edge has accurately captured the asymmetrical look of the cowlings. The cowlings add a very different look over the standard G-10. You are provided with new front cowlings, the upper saddle panel, the square panel for the left side and the elliptical panel for the left. Also provided is a new radiator, a supercharger inlet, as well as two sets of scoops, exhaust stacks and guns. All the parts are cast bubble free in a light gray resin with good fit on all the parts. The panel lines are recessed. Cutting Edge recommends this set only for advanced modelers; with that said the instructions are provided on single sheet that more than adequately explains the conversion. While the conversion is relatively easy to work with and the fit is great, the price of the kit and the conversion set together probably removes it from the reach of the inexperienced modeler. The only issue I found with the set was having to scribe the saddle panel grab handles on top, using the Eduard photo etch templates. It should be noted that this conversion set is designed for the Hasegawa Bf-109G-14 kit, not the G-10. Cutting Edge has taken the position that Hasegawa got the shape of the Erla and spine correct on the G-14 kit. (Someone tell me: why, if you have an accurate canopy, would you remake it and screw it up on the G-10 kit?) The only issue with this conversion set is that you are limited to the small kidney-shaped bulges on the wings by using the G-14 kit. It is only a small issue as many of the Type 110 aircraft had the smaller bulges, but a few did have the larger wheels and associated bulges so check your references. The biggest challenge with the conversion is that you will have to cut the windscreen to fit to the saddle shaped panel. It is actually easier than it sounds. Again this set is designed for experienced modelers. I highly recommend this set to anyone who wants to add a unique looking 109 to their collection. Cutting Edge has announced new decals to coincide with the conversion set and Eagle Editions also offers decals for the Type 110 conversion, so there are plenty of options. I would like to thank Meteor Productions for the review copy. The decals can be obtained directly from Meteor at http://www.meteorprod.com, or at (703) 971-0500. They are also available from most hobby shops. |
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