Kagero-Messerschmitt Bf-109E- Vol. I
Written by Jakub
Plewka
ISBN
978-83-60445-42-6
MSRP $34.99
Reviewed by
Floyd S. Werner,
Jr.
IPMS# 26266
The Messerschmitt
Bf-109 was the most prolific fighter aircraft ever produced.
This softbound book from Kagero focuses on the Emil version.
Built before the outbreak of hostilities, the Emil was the 109 that took
the Luftwaffe through the first years of the war. The book is similar to their other offerings, however, there
is no Polish in it with the exception of the captions for the color profiles.
The photos are
very large and extremely clear. The
detail will be invaluable to the modeler. Some
photos are a full page. All
versions of the Emil, including the Swiss ones, are discussed.
The photos are just one aspect of this book, there are four view line
drawings depicting ever version, as well as, color profiles of approximately a
dozen aircraft. Since the Emil went
through an adaptive period of camouflage some very colorful machines are shown
in the profiles.
Kagero is well
known for the great pictures and the impressive line drawings but what they have
been doing with this series is the surprise inside, sort of like Cracker Jacks
except different. In this
particular volume you are treated to decals with markings for five aircraft,
including Rolf Pringle’s E-4. The
decals are in the three major scales, 1/72nd, 1/48th and
1/32nd.
There is a section
on the Emil’s construction, the adaptive camouflage and finally one section on
the employment of the 109 in combat. The
text is very well written and easy to read.
Sometimes in foreign publications there are some issues with the
translation but not in this volume. You’ll
be able to read this in one sitting.
Large clear
pictures, excellent line drawings and colorful profiles all equal a great
investment.
Highly recommended
Thanks to
Aeroplane Books for the review copy. To
obtain your copy contact them at https://www.aeroplanebooks.com/.
Let them know you heard about it here and check out the other great books
on the site, including many out of print volumes.
Floyd
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