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Indeed, Reds 2 and 4 are not options for a D-9.

What anyone does with their model is entirely up to them. However, there were five Doras known to have served with the Platzschutzstaffel of JV 44. Some are better known and more photographed than others, but we have a fair idea how they looked (Reds I, 3 and 13 were extensively photographed, Reds 2 and 4 not so much). For anyone wanting to accurately model one of these aircraft, the information is available. Just saying :)

By the Germans , yes. I never said that it wasn't. You will find any number of non-official references from members of the Luftwaffe to the German press. In fact even Messerschmitt AG incorrectly used the prefix Me for the 109 and 110. By the RLM, no. That's my point and I've never seen any RLM document that didn't use the official prefix for any aircraft type. It is an important distinction. For those who might not be familiar with these documents here's some samples of RLM/Luftwaffe issued or approved documents: Sorry about the boxes, I originally sent the image to someone to explain t

Can you? I've got hundreds of them and I can't. You won't find an RLM publication referring to Me 109. You might find 'Me' in letters and some correspondence, you will certainly find Luftwaffe personnel using it, almost as standard. Messerschmitt AG used Me instead of Bf in letters to the RLM about the Bf 110 and was told to use the correct prefix or the letters would be ignored. That's what I mean by a rude letter above. The prefix Me was nonetheless routinely used by Messeschmitt AG to refer to the Bf 109 and to the Bf 110 in particular. Any RLM document will use the official prefix. This

I built the Grzimek's zebra striped version a few years ago. Unfortunately the model went to a good home and I no longer have it, however I remember coming to the conclusion that the interior was likely a grey colour. I did find one photograph of the model, but it is hard to see the interior. Good luck!!!! Steve

Correct. And whilst the term 'emee' as in Me was used by all sides (I can't think of a British or American combat/encounter report that uses Bf) the correct RLM prefix was and remained Bf for any aircraft accorded its official prefix before the establishment of Messerschmitt AG in mid 1938 (someone can check the exact date if they are bothered). After that Me became the official prefix, as in Me 210 or Me 262. The prefix was assigned by the RLM, not the company. The RLM even wrote some rude letters to Messerschmitt AG telling it to use the correct prefixes for its own aircraft. What people c

If you mean the clear panel in the nose, above the cannon barrel then this was present on the B-2/U4. Cheers Steve

No. All Gustavs were equipped to carry a drop tank and had this fuel line. This is from the "parts list" for a G-2. Cheers Steve

I usually use RAF Sky for the mythical 'RLM 84', maybe lightened a bit. There are three variations of RLM 76, or one of 76 and two of 84 depending on your point of view, on this model. This is also basically Sky. Intriguingly a colour described as 'identical' to Sky was identified on a Ju 88 which fell into British hands as early as 1940. Cheers Steve

It's an area that's rarely visible in photos. It is most often seen on aircraft making a 'fliegerdenkmal', stood on their nose following an accident, when the slats have fallen forward to give us a view of the area or sometimes on crashed aircraft. I don't think that there is a definitive answer. Rather like the answer above I've done some early ones in 02 and others with a continuation of the camouflage colours. No one can prove you wrong whatever you choose :) Steve

The only downside is that you will, assuming you model Luftwaffe subjects regularly, use all the common sizes and styles on a particular sheet and be left with quite a few you can't give away! Ask me how I know :) More seriously it's a good point, the relevant markings are indeed readily available. Also, the simpler, unbordered version, commonly seen on late war subjects, can very easily be masked and sprayed. Cheers Steve

It's not about the symbol, it's about the context. The reason the swastika is not included in some kits is because of the law in some European countries including Germany. Including the decal or having the swastika on the box art would make it illegal to sell the kit in some territories. I have discussed this with some of my German colleagues and they are happy with the law in Germany as it stands. Essentially a scale model is deemed a toy and therefore can not have swastikas on it. Some German modellers do put the marking on their models, but to display them publicly, in any way, they must m

I'd go with one of the 1/48 Zvezda Fs for accuracy but you will get nearly as many opinions as kits if you start that debate :) I've built a couple of the 1/32 CyberHobby 'Emils' and found they went together very easily indeed. I don't recall having any issues with either of them. I didn't use the kit decals so can't comment on them. Cheers Steve

Whilst agreeing 100% with the comments I'd argue that the CyberHobby 'Emil' is the best Bf 109 kit out there .....period. Cheers Steve

Have a look here. http://www.ju88.net/ Early Ju 88, recovered in Norway, cockpit and visible interior in RLM 66. You'll find a lot of other useful stuff too. The uniforms varied a lot, and for bomber crews there were different suits for different conditions/time of year. Cheers Steve