Hobbyboss has two more new releases in November

In our preview, we look at the colours, decals & built up kits. We look at the colours, decals & built up kits in our preview…

Preview: Two more releases from Hobbyboss in November

Messerschmitt Bf109E-3

by Hobbyboss

:81791

Model1/48th scale

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German World War II fighter aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt in the early 1930s. The Bf 109 was one of first modern fighters to be built, with features such as an all metal monocoque, closed canopy and retractable landing equipment. The colour schemes in this kit

The box decals

To enhance the performance of Bf 109E the two last real prototypes V16 andV17 were built. The V16 and V17 received structural upgrades as well as a more powerful weaponry. The Bf 109 E-3 was based on both versions. A total of 1,276 E-3 were built, including 83 E-3a export versions. A total of 1,276 E-3 were built, including 83 E-3a export versions.

Length: 182.0mm / Wingspan: 205.6mm

Total of 5 sprues

ModelMore Features: The kit consists of over 70 parts

-Detailed fuselage & wing w/accurate design

-Detailed cockpit

– Masks provided for the transparencies

The kit built up by Hobbyboss’ model makers

B-24D Liberator

by Hobbyboss

: 81775

1/48th scale

ModelThe Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American heavy bomber, designed by Consolidated Aircraft of San Diego, California. The

was the internal designation for the aircraft. A small number of the early versions were also sold as Land Bomber. The B-24 served in World War II with several Allied air and naval forces, as well as by all branches of the American armed services. It achieved a distinguished record in its wartime operations, including in Western Europe, the Pacific, the Mediterranean and China, Burma, India. The B-24 is often compared to the more famous Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. It was more modern, had a greater top speed and range, and carried a larger bomb load. However, it was more difficult for pilots, as the B-24 required heavy control forces, which made formation flying more challenging. Popular opinion among aircrews and general staffs tended to favour the B-17’s rugged qualities above all other considerations in the European Theatre.

The colour schemes presented in this kitModelThe decals in the box

– Masks provided for the transparencies

The placement of the B-24’s fuel tanks throughout the upper fuselage and its lightweight construction, designed to increase range and optimize assembly line production, made the aircraft vulnerable to battle damage. American pilots were well-known for their B-24’s tendency to catch on fire. The high “Davis wings” mounted on the fuselage made it dangerous to belly-land or ditch, as they tended to split apart. The B-24 was a versatile bomber, thanks to the large payload, long range, and the fact that it could be used in many different roles. It also had the distinction of being the first US aircraft to use precision guided munitions, the 1000 lb. Azon-guided bomb. B-24 most expensive mission was low-level attack on the Ploesti Oil Fields in Romania, 1 August 1943. This was a catastrophe because the defense was underrated and alerted fully, while the attackers weren’t organized. It was the largest-producing American military aircraft with over 18,400 units, half of which were produced by Ford Motor Company. At over 18,400 units, half by Ford Motor Company, it still holds the distinction as the most-produced American military aircraft.