Homebee Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) Sources http://www.azmodel.cz/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/AZmodel/478579078833373?ref=stream&hc_location=timeline AZModel is working on a new tool Messerschmitt Bf.109G "Gustav" & K "Kürfurst" (link) families in 1/72nd. V.P. Edited December 11, 2023 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Ooh is that a G8 I spy in the bottom picture? Might be worth a look if it is reasonably priced otherwise I'll stick with my box full of FineMold's 109s I've got stashed away. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) More - AZ 7434 - Bf.109G-6 "Over Finland" - AZ 7445 - Bf.109G-5 "Early" - AZ 7446 - Bf.109G-6 - AZ 7447 - Bf.109G-8 - AZ 7448 - Bf.109G-14 "Erla" wooden fin Sources:http://www.modelarovo.cz/172-bf-109g-gustav-od-az-model/http://modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=726&t=76046&start=330 V.P. Edited November 2, 2016 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Good to see that these are "HQT" kits. That means they'll be of similar quality to the recent AZ Spitfire Mk.IX kits. And the G-14 is certainly welcome. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Looking forward to these, if they're anything like the recent AH-1 Cobra they'll be well moulded, if they're accurate I may treat myself to a couple of the dubiously named "Joy Packs" (three kits in one box, no etched, resin or decals). Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Looks like they´ll be giving us both low and tall rudders + early and Erla canopies in the same G-6 kit. Excellent! I think that´s a first for any 1:72 kit. Regards, V-P P.S. I love the cover art where the Slovak pilot is bombing the B-24 with his drop tank. Edited October 30, 2013 by vppelt68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) The sprues Source: http://modelweb.modelforum.cz/2013/11/27/172-bf-109g-az-model-preview/?lang=CS V.P. Edited November 2, 2016 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Those sprue shots look quite nice. I might have to pick up a couple for my Eastern Front collection. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I'm liking what I see there. Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test Graham Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Looks good - but where is the camera position and oil deflectors for the G-8? The other option good for a G-8 would be the underwing tanks. Ah well, something for the aftermarket specialists, but I'm still waiting for the faired underwing bombracks for the Fw190 Schnellbomber, so don't tell me that the Luftwaffe market is saturated just yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Nice to see a G-5 there. I'm surprised other manufacturers haven't done a G-5 option with any of their G-6 kits, given how small an external difference there is between them. thanksMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Looks good - but where is the camera position and oil deflectors for the G-8? The other option good for a G-8 would be the underwing tanks. Ah well, something for the aftermarket specialists, but I'm still waiting for the faired underwing bombracks for the Fw190 Schnellbomber, so don't tell me that the Luftwaffe market is saturated just yet. Graham, I don't know about the oil deflectors, but the paint scheme on the box(?) seems to show two ports in the aft fuselage - are these the cameras? I have to admit I'm not familiar with this particular Gustav. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Nice to see a G-5 there. I'm surprised other manufacturers haven't done a G-5 option with any of their G-6 kits, given how small an external difference there is between them. thanks Mike I notice those G-5's are all Eastern Front. Not to be too much of an ignorant birk, but what is the difference with the G-6? Just as an observation, I notice one of the paint schemes has a red spinner - probably not the smartest colour option on the Eastern Front for an Axis aircraft, where red noses usually meant Soviet aircraft. I have the same quibble about Soviet aircraft that are portrayed with yellow spinners/noses before 1944 - this was just an open invitation for a friendly fire "incident" (after about the middle of 1944, yellow spinners became reasonably common with the Red Air Force, at least with Il-2's, as the Luftwaffe was pretty much a spent force on the Eastern Front, and any aircraft, whatever the nose colour, was almost certainly Soviet). Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test Graham Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 The G-5 is the pressurised version of the G-6. It therefore lacks the small air intake below the side windscreen and has a smaller secondary "Beule" attached to the large one on the starboard side of the cowling. This last feature is sometimes seen on G-6s because of the cut-back in production of the G-5 meant a surplus of cowlings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinns Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 These releases are looking very appealing & I like the varied & interesting selection of decal options. Anyone with a idea of possible pricing ? After all I have to convince the other half, this is a must have buy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 These releases are looking very appealing & I like the varied & interesting selection of decal options. Anyone with a idea of possible pricing ? After all I have to convince the other half, this is a must have buy ! Pure speculation: If these sell for the same as the similarly sized AZ Spitfire Mk.IX kits, also HQT moulds, they'd be about $25 in the USA. Street price could be lower - West Coast Hobbys have the AZ Spit IX for $17 CAD. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 The G-5 is the pressurised version of the G-6. It therefore lacks the small air intake below the side windscreen and has a smaller secondary "Beule" attached to the large one on the starboard side of the cowling. This last feature is sometimes seen on G-6s because of the cut-back in production of the G-5 meant a surplus of cowlings. Thank you, Graham, for that information! An interesting variant - I'll probably end up buying this as I don't need another G-6 (I already have one built, and one being built). Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 (edited) Some more pics Source: http://modelweb.modelforum.cz/2013/11/29/172-messerschmitt-bf-109g-az-model/?lang=CS V.P. Edited November 2, 2016 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 The G-5 is the pressurised version of the G-6. It therefore lacks the small air intake below the side windscreen and has a smaller secondary "Beule" attached to the large one on the starboard side of the cowling. This last feature is sometimes seen on G-6s because of the cut-back in production of the G-5 meant a surplus of cowlings. Plus the desiccant in the canopy which looks like round white discs and also the fully enclosed head armour behind the pilot. All very simple mods to carry out. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I notice those G-5's are all Eastern Front. Not to be too much of an ignorant birk, but what is the difference with the G-6? Just as an observation, I notice one of the paint schemes has a red spinner - probably not the smartest colour option on the Eastern Front for an Axis aircraft, where red noses usually meant Soviet aircraft. I have the same quibble about Soviet aircraft that are portrayed with yellow spinners/noses before 1944 - this was just an open invitation for a friendly fire "incident" (after about the middle of 1944, yellow spinners became reasonably common with the Red Air Force, at least with Il-2's, as the Luftwaffe was pretty much a spent force on the Eastern Front, and any aircraft, whatever the nose colour, was almost certainly Soviet). Regards, Jason The red nosed G5 was Hermann Graf's while operating with JGr50 IIRC, I have only seen photos of Green 1 with a full red "tulip" on the nose. I was under the impression that this unit was based in Germany not in Russia/eastern front. The unit was primarily tasked with attacking US bomber formations. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Some more pics Source: http://modelweb.modelforum.cz/2013/11/29/172-messerschmitt-bf-109g-az-model/?lang=CS V.P. I'm not very keen on the way that the cowling has been moulded, Academy and Hasegawa did it the same way and you can clearly see that it leaves an awful joint in a prominent place that will need careful cleaning up to remove. All that cockpit detail and no open canopy option? Not a problem for me as I usually keep them closed anyway but it does seem a waste. The open radiator flaps are a nice touch. I will have to buy at least one to see how they compare to the others in my stash, the G14 will probably be my first choice as there is a G14 gap in my 109 stash. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) More boxings Source: http://modelweb.modelforum.cz/2013/12/27/172-bf-109g-6r6-az-model/?lang=CS Source: http://modelweb.modelforum.cz/2013/12/30/az-model-limitovane-novinky-na-leden-2014/?lang=CS V.P. Edited November 2, 2016 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) More limited editions Source: http://modelweb.modelforum.cz/2014/02/08/az-model-novinky-brezen-2014/?lang=CS Ref. AZ7459 - Bf.109G-6 "In Italian service" Ref. AZ7452 - Bef.109G-6 "JG-52 Experten" Ref. AZ7453 - Bef.109G-6 "JG-53" Ref. AZ7454 - Bef.109G-6 "JG-54" V.P. Edited November 2, 2016 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) New Bf.109G-14 early variant - ref. AZ7481. Source: http://modelweb.modelforum.cz/2014/06/10/novinky-az-model-cerven-2014-i/?lang=CS V.P. Edited November 2, 2016 by Homebee 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinns Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Very impressive selection ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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