{"product_id":"special-hobby-1-72-messerschmitt-bf-109e-3-plastic-model-kit","title":"SPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Special Hobby kit builds the Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3, one of the best-known early variants of Germany's iconic World War II fighter aircraft. The kit features detailed plastic parts and markings for the Bf 109E-3 as operated by the Luftwaffe during the early years of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInjection-moulded plastic model kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed cockpit and airframe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly-war Luftwaffe fighter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecal markings included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's primary single-seat fighter throughout the Second World War and remains one of the most-produced fighter aircraft in history, with approximately 35,000 examples built. Designed by Willy Messerschmitt, the aircraft first flew in 1935 and saw combat during the Spanish Civil War before becoming the backbone of German fighter units.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bf 109E, known as the \"Emil\", was the first major production variant powered by the Daimler-Benz DB 601 engine and fitted with a three-blade propeller. It saw extensive service during the invasions of Poland and France, the Battle of Britain, the North African campaign and the early stages of the Eastern Front, establishing its reputation as one of the leading fighters of the early war period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Hobby\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlue, paint and modelling tools required (sold separately).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPECIAL HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46623167053985,"sku":"SH-72443","price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/SH72443.jpg?v=1782725490","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/special-hobby-1-72-messerschmitt-bf-109e-3-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}