{"product_id":"special-hobby-1-72-messerschmitt-bf-109e-4-7-staffelkapitane-plastic-model-kit","title":"SPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4\/7 ‘Staffelkapitäne’ Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4\/7 ‘Staffelkapitäne’ Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Special Hobby kit builds the Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4\/7 \"Emil\" fighter in the markings of Luftwaffe Staffelkapitäne (Squadron Leaders). The kit includes detailed injection-moulded plastic parts and decals for aircraft flown by experienced fighter unit commanders during the early years of the Second World 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\u003eBf 109E-4\/7 fighter variant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecals for Luftwaffe Staffelkapitäne aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly World War II Luftwaffe subject\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's principal single-seat fighter throughout the Second World War and 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 entered operational service before the outbreak of the war.\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. The E-4 introduced an improved canopy and heavier armament, while the E-7 added the capability to carry a centreline drop tank or bomb, extending the aircraft's operational range and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bf 109E-4\/7 served extensively during the Battle of Britain, in the Mediterranean, North Africa and on the Eastern Front, where it established itself as one of the Luftwaffe's most effective fighter aircraft during the early stages of the war.\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":46626003255457,"sku":"SH-72496","price":37.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/SH72496.jpg?v=1782791162","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/special-hobby-1-72-messerschmitt-bf-109e-4-7-staffelkapitane-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}