Rebuilt Monogram Me109E from 1965

[jeaton01]

Here's one I originally built in 1965 which was much the worse for wear. I am glad I have rescued it, but there are mixed feelings. The resin interior was difficult to fit and changed the character of the build, in retrospect it might have been better to go back with the original interior. The vac canopy is a big improvement over the thick kit part, but once again it separates it from the old days. I'll have to let my thoughts settle on all that.
The 1965 Monogram instructions called for a solid green finish and I went with RLM 71 for that, and the decals are part original and part aftermarket where the kit decals from my decal stash were too far gone. They are the markings the kit artwork called for. I have read there is some small support for a few 109E's painted solid green, but I'm sure the Experten will excoriate me for such a statement. In an effort at originality, I had swapped the decals with a Monogram FW-190 I was building at the same time in 1965 but chose to go with the original kit markings this time. I added Uschi fine thread for the antenna and replaced the lost antenna masts with wire and plastic card.
Here's the original box art. from the Monogram Classics reissue.



Here's the kit before rework, with another I built with my granddaughter Yasemin a few years ago.



The re-kitted model with the resin and PE interior bits added.



And here is the restored/refinished model.

[LyleW]

Well done, Sir John! Looks great.

[BlackSheep214]

Well done, John. Not too often you see a solid green 109.

[tempestjohnny]

Very nice John. I think I've read some on that color scheme

[Medicman71]

Very nice work on the restoration!

[Stikpusher]

It is fun to overhaul and old build every now and then. Nicely done!