socjo1 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) Another my somewhat older model, I hope you like it too. Originally this plane was E-3 version, later refurbished for E-7. I added extra Aires cockpit, Squadron vacu canopy and made some minor extras in cockpit area i.e. exterior armoured glass. Decals are mix of Hasegawa and Airfix (crosses). Pilot was Tiberiu Vinca (you can see white TV letters graphic sign under canopy) , he shot 13 soviet planes, was killed 13 March 1944 after friendly fire from German He-111. Another interesting info: Quote In the autumn of 1942, the 7th Fighter Group were again on the front, this time near Stalingrad. When the Soviets broke the Romanian lines in the offensive in November, their airfield had to be evacuated. The pilots and mechanics barely escaped capture, in very dramatic conditions (see the article on the 7th Fighter Group on this site in the Units section). Tiberiu Vinca managed to save two mechanics. This was probably one the only flight made by a Bf-109E with three passengers on board! One was put inside the fuselage and the other was squeezed in the cockpit together with the pilot. In spite of the difficult take off (the Soviet tanks were shelling the airfield), of the weather and an overloaded airplane he made it to the Tachinskaya airbase. Here you can find more informations: https://www.worldwar2.ro/arr/p007.htm Best regards, Michał. Edited March 27, 2021 by socjo1 39 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 A beautiful model well done 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 There are (too?) many Emils in these pages, but this one I really like! Exquisite and colourful build with a highly original scheme – and a dramatic background story to boot. What more to wish for? Great modelling from all aspects! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Nice and very colourful model. A 109 that stands out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Fantastic build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Outstanding model, great paint and weathering job, well done mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socjo1 Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Thanks a lot Fellows! It is very nice to read such kind comments and likes. On 27/03/2021 at 19:53, Spitfire31 said: Exquisite and colourful build with a highly original scheme – and a dramatic background story to boot. What more to wish for? Who knows? Maybe pilot's and his plane's photos? ( from: https://www.asisbiz.com/il2/Bf-109E/FARR/pages/Messerschmitt-Bf-109E7-FARR-7-Grupul-Yellow-64-Tiberiu-Vinca-WNr-704-Russia-1942-02.html ) Tiberiu Vinca on the left (from: https://www.worldwar2.ro/arr/p007.htm ) Regards, Michał 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojtek2 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Nice - so yellow ... with green here and there 😀. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socjo1 Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 On 29/03/2021 at 08:31, Wojtek2 said: Nice - so yellow ... with green here and there 😀. You are right - like Easter Chicken 😉 Happy Easter to all you! Lot of health and... regaining the balance. For all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Great build and lovely authentic looking finish ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I hope you have more of this!! More please! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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