Mike VE Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Hi all I'm doing a Bf109E which I want to present as at the time of the invasion of Poland. I'm using the Airfix 1/72 109 E4 with a canopy from Rob-Taurus for the E3. I have the Print Scale decals for a range of 109 Es and a couple of these fit the bill. The profile for one shows (Me 109E-1 2JGr 101) with a the front propeller boss painted yellow and the gun fairings yellow. The only source I can find for the yellow fairings is Luftwaffe Colours Jagdwaffe Vol 1 Section 3 which shows an E-3 of 3/JG 51 with a yellow gun fairings, yellow front of propeller boss and yellow number 3. The supporting photo is far from convincing - is shows a light colour in the gun fairing but it could easily be just sun glinting. I know I could paint the gun fairing any colour I choose but am curious to know whether any of the well-informed 109 enthusiasts could shed any light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonbraun Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Here is a screen shot from a color film depicting JG 77 in September 1939 showing gray painted gun troughs on the cowling. I think this was a protective measure factory applied to the early Bf 109 E. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike VE Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 Excellent. That seems much more convincing. Many thanks, Vonbraun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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