I don't disagree with that statement. However, there are kits that I have no desire to build. With the 109E, there are better kit choices depending on the modeler and the end result that is desired. Happy New Year!
Excellent description, " low drama!". My go to kits at that time were Monogram, Revel, Auroa and weekend buddy builds of AMT cars. I think my first kit was the P6E green plastic biplane, maybe by Lindberg. While building the AMT was about the time spray cans came out. We could use regular spray can but it pitted a little so we used automobile rubbing compound to buff out. We used thread to wire engines and felt to make carpet and seats. In the late 50's Aurora came out with chrome plated models, all sprues were chrome for century centuries. Had to glue as is because couldn't sand the seam lines. Pilot and one ground crew hard to paint for sure, I specifically remember the T33.. Built Monogram F100 1/48. The Ww2 fighters, hand painted 1/72, war birds. Military Brat stationed in England I discovered Airfix and was amazed at Humbrol paint they did leave brush strokes. First Airfix kit was night version of Mosquito Big sabbatical and just got back in and feel like Rip van winkle due to huge evolution in kit detail, materials and COST. Now I save my beer money instead of collecting Coke bottles and using allowance :-) I always enjoy your videos , especially the way you finish your kits out.
Wow, so cool! Thanks for sharing the memories. The 1/72 P6E (Revell?) was also one of my first kits and consequently, one of my favorite aircraft. As a kid, I built lots of the 1/72 jets, WWII fighters and bombers (even the mighty 1/72 B-36). I moved more toward the cars in my teens and I loved the newer Tamiya cars. Then a ten year break and back to WWII aircraft mostly (now in 1/48). I had an experienced modeler friend who brutally critiqued my early efforts - this build included. He really pushed me to improve and get comfortable with airbrushing, photoetch, liquid glue, putty, etc. I'm glad he did, but his approach could have been nicer! Cheers!
Also one of my first kits, I believe 1959 copyright. The original decals had only JG 26 badge, and staffel CO insignia--no squadron badge or a/c number. What I loved about the kit, as with the other Monogram kits, were the problem-free build, the robustness--I did a lot of "flying" with it--and , it LOOKED like a 109! Much surpassed since then, as it should be. But, thanks a bunch, Monogram!
I have this kit in the BLUE BORDER BOX, still in the shrink wrap, it was my first kit I built in 1970… I’M OLD probably won’t build it It will stay on my shelf in the wrap, just for show… CHRIS from OHIO 🇺🇸
I love the Monogram 1/48 scale aircraft kits of the 60's and 70's. My father was as decent a modeller as you could be without an airbrush. He built several of these WWII Monogram kits. They adorned the ceiling of or a room in our house, hanging from fishing line in various poses. He had nearly every WWII 1/48 scale, from the Zero, FW190, the BF109E, Corsair, Hell Diver, Kingfisher, Mosquito, ME262, Hurricane, Spitfire IXC, JU-88, PBY Catalina. He also had some1/72 bombers however I don't know what label the were under. FW Condor, B-24 Liberator, Avro Lancaster. Perhaps Monogram had a 1/72 scale line for these. Can anyone answer this question. Are there any other Monogram 1/48 WWII kits that had retractable landing gear besides the above mentioned BF109E, A6M5 Zero, and the Spitfire IXC? I have recently returned to model building much due to the advent of 3D printing. 1/48 is my preferred scale to build in. I have some experience building the super detailed aircraft models from Tamiya or Hasegawa etc. but in all honesty most of my builds are closed canopy and closed cowlings. So spending time on extreme engine detail or photo etched cockpit pieces doesn't make a lot of sense. What I like to do for example is take a simple kit like this, give it a great paint job, add washes, and distress, exhaust residue. If they don't show many rivets, I will add some with a rivet roller, or add panel lines if they are lacking. I am still big kid at heart, and after each build, whatever the aircraft is will be held in my hand and I will make the same airplane noises I did back in the 70's. I can still hear my pop yell, "Son, it's a model, not a toy!" Sure dad, whatever. Anyway thanks for this. I am glad you posted this video. I would love to see more. Especially some of the old Sci-Fi kits from Aurora or AMT.
Thanks for sharing the memories! The Monogram Corsair, Hellcat, and Hurricane had "working" landing gear. There might be others as well. Airfix includes parts to model the aircraft "gear up" on many 1/48 kits. There are lots of classic kit reviews on this channel, not just the latest and greatest kits. Cheers!
I totally relate to your trip down to memory lane, as I started building model kits in 1970 with my first Airfix airplanes in the clear plastic bags with the horrible tube of glue that smeared all over the kit 😂. Monogram was a big step ahead and still love and build them to this day. Never built the BF 109-E though… Nice video and result!
Thank you! My earliest kits were carriers for my dried glue fingerprints. We're so spoiled by the newer liquid cements with accurate applicators. Cheers!
@@robertmunoz7543 I'm pretty sure it's the Emile or "E" version possibly the E-2, as it has the Motorkanone in the nose. They had planned to add the Motorkanone as early as the C version but it didn't happen until the E-2 version. It was probably the most heavily armed versions of the E series. As it had 2 wing mounted 20mm canons, the nose canon which was all 20mm and the synchronized MG17's in the cowling above the engine.
@@jonsmodelkitreview4624 Occasionally I do enjoy buiding an old kit and with a little extra scratch detailing, trying to bring it up to (near) modern standards. I'm a masochist! LoL
@@gsr4535 I'm with you. This isn't one of my recent builds. I built it about 25 years ago. But I also really like taking an older kit and finishing it well.
I respectfully disagree David. Though I would not spend my time building this kit for a contest, it is highly appropriate for younger modelers, older modelers looking for a quick nostalgia build, or folks re-entering the hobby (like me 25 years ago when I built it). Cheers
You are correct. This kit was built 25+ years ago as I re-entered the hobby. The colors were mixed by eye from little glass jars, paint applied with a brush, tube glue used, etc. I finished it like most of these were originally completed and enjoyed every minute of the build. It has served as a reminder of my modeling progress through the years and as a weathering testbed on several occasions. Cheers!
Thanks Mike. I built this kit 25+ years ago as I re-entered the hobby. The colors (off as they are) were mixed by eye from little glass jars, paint applied with a brush, tube glue used, etc. I finished it like most of these were originally completed and enjoyed every minute of the build. It has served as a reminder of my modeling progress through the years and as a weathering testbed on several occasions. Cheers!
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Loved these 1/48th scale Monogram kits as a kid, all the working parts!
Wheels up and fighting in a matter of seconds! This one battled it out with my Hurricane on many occasions!
Without a doubt this is the kit that sent me down a lifetime of modeling! First airplane kit I ever built 1978! Thanks for this!
Awesome, I'm glad you liked it!
All kits are worth building. With an airbrushed finish and modern decals this Me109-E looks fine on
the shelf.
I don't disagree with that statement. However, there are kits that I have no desire to build. With the 109E, there are better kit choices depending on the modeler and the end result that is desired. Happy New Year!
Excellent description, " low drama!". My go to kits at that time were Monogram, Revel, Auroa and weekend buddy builds of AMT cars. I think my first kit was the P6E green plastic biplane, maybe by Lindberg. While building the AMT was about the time spray cans came out. We could use regular spray can but it pitted a little so we used automobile rubbing compound to buff out. We used thread to wire engines and felt to make carpet and seats. In the late 50's Aurora came out with chrome plated models, all sprues were chrome for century centuries. Had to glue as is because couldn't sand the seam lines. Pilot and one ground crew hard to paint for sure, I specifically remember the T33.. Built Monogram F100 1/48. The Ww2 fighters, hand painted 1/72, war birds. Military Brat stationed in England I discovered Airfix and was amazed at Humbrol paint they did leave brush strokes. First Airfix kit was night version of Mosquito Big sabbatical and just got back in and feel like Rip van winkle due to huge evolution in kit detail, materials and COST. Now I save my beer money instead of collecting Coke bottles and using allowance :-) I always enjoy your videos , especially the way you finish your kits out.
Wow, so cool! Thanks for sharing the memories. The 1/72 P6E (Revell?) was also one of my first kits and consequently, one of my favorite aircraft. As a kid, I built lots of the 1/72 jets, WWII fighters and bombers (even the mighty 1/72 B-36). I moved more toward the cars in my teens and I loved the newer Tamiya cars. Then a ten year break and back to WWII aircraft mostly (now in 1/48). I had an experienced modeler friend who brutally critiqued my early efforts - this build included. He really pushed me to improve and get comfortable with airbrushing, photoetch, liquid glue, putty, etc. I'm glad he did, but his approach could have been nicer! Cheers!
Proof that you don't need a 200 part kit to make a great looking model.
Thanks James!
I love these old kits.. always fun
@@stevecausey545 Right on!
Also one of my first kits, I believe 1959 copyright. The original decals had only JG 26 badge, and staffel CO insignia--no squadron badge or a/c number.
What I loved about the kit, as with the other Monogram kits, were the problem-free build, the robustness--I did a lot of "flying" with it--and , it LOOKED like a 109!
Much surpassed since then, as it should be. But, thanks a bunch, Monogram!
Right on Joseph, it was one of the first "serious" models.
i built this kit in nineteen sixty four. i loved it. tx for the video memory.
You're welcome!
I have this kit in the
BLUE BORDER BOX, still in the shrink wrap, it was my first kit I built in 1970… I’M OLD
probably won’t build it
It will stay on my shelf in the wrap, just for show…
CHRIS from OHIO 🇺🇸
Right on Chris!
@@jonsmodelkitreview4624
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@chrispacer4231 Thanks Chris!
I love the Monogram 1/48 scale aircraft kits of the 60's and 70's. My father was as decent a modeller as you could be without an airbrush. He built several of these WWII Monogram kits. They adorned the ceiling of or a room in our house, hanging from fishing line in various poses. He had nearly every WWII 1/48 scale, from the Zero, FW190, the BF109E, Corsair, Hell Diver, Kingfisher, Mosquito, ME262, Hurricane, Spitfire IXC, JU-88, PBY Catalina. He also had some1/72 bombers however I don't know what label the were under. FW Condor, B-24 Liberator, Avro Lancaster. Perhaps Monogram had a 1/72 scale line for these. Can anyone answer this question. Are there any other Monogram 1/48 WWII kits that had retractable landing gear besides the above mentioned BF109E, A6M5 Zero, and the Spitfire IXC? I have recently returned to model building much due to the advent of 3D printing. 1/48 is my preferred scale to build in. I have some experience building the super detailed aircraft models from Tamiya or Hasegawa etc. but in all honesty most of my builds are closed canopy and closed cowlings. So spending time on extreme engine detail or photo etched cockpit pieces doesn't make a lot of sense. What I like to do for example is take a simple kit like this, give it a great paint job, add washes, and distress, exhaust residue. If they don't show many rivets, I will add some with a rivet roller, or add panel lines if they are lacking. I am still big kid at heart, and after each build, whatever the aircraft is will be held in my hand and I will make the same airplane noises I did back in the 70's. I can still hear my pop yell, "Son, it's a model, not a toy!" Sure dad, whatever. Anyway thanks for this. I am glad you posted this video. I would love to see more. Especially some of the old Sci-Fi kits from Aurora or AMT.
Thanks for sharing the memories! The Monogram Corsair, Hellcat, and Hurricane had "working" landing gear. There might be others as well. Airfix includes parts to model the aircraft "gear up" on many 1/48 kits. There are lots of classic kit reviews on this channel, not just the latest and greatest kits. Cheers!
I totally relate to your trip down to memory lane, as I started building model kits in 1970 with my first Airfix airplanes in the clear plastic bags with the horrible tube of glue that smeared all over the kit 😂.
Monogram was a big step ahead and still love and build them to this day. Never built the BF 109-E though…
Nice video and result!
Thank you! My earliest kits were carriers for my dried glue fingerprints. We're so spoiled by the newer liquid cements with accurate applicators. Cheers!
@@jonsmodelkitreview4624, it’s a miracle we did not erased our fingerprints back then handling that glue…. 😂
@@natalebabbo-gunplaanddioramas Yep!
@@jonsmodelkitreview4624 😂
Has a 109B-D look?🤔
Jman
It's definitely the E, but I don't know how accurate the shape is. Certainly not the first choice for the most accurate E. Cheers!
@@jonsmodelkitreview4624 hybrid if you will?😁
Jman
@@robertmunoz7543 I'm pretty sure it's the Emile or "E" version possibly the E-2, as it has the Motorkanone in the nose. They had planned to add the Motorkanone as early as the C version but it didn't happen until the E-2 version. It was probably the most heavily armed versions of the E series. As it had 2 wing mounted 20mm canons, the nose canon which was all 20mm and the synchronized MG17's in the cowling above the engine.
Wow, now this is going waaay back! 🤐
Yep! It brought me back to my childhood building it.
@@jonsmodelkitreview4624 Occasionally I do enjoy buiding an old kit and with a little extra scratch detailing, trying to bring it up to (near) modern standards. I'm a masochist! LoL
So true, but if ya want " way" I've got ya both with the 50's :-)
@@gsr4535 I'm with you. This isn't one of my recent builds. I built it about 25 years ago. But I also really like taking an older kit and finishing it well.
Best place for these old kits is the bin 🙄
I respectfully disagree David. Though I would not spend my time building this kit for a contest, it is highly appropriate for younger modelers, older modelers looking for a quick nostalgia build, or folks re-entering the hobby (like me 25 years ago when I built it). Cheers
Colours are all wrong...
They are right enough.
You are correct. This kit was built 25+ years ago as I re-entered the hobby. The colors were mixed by eye from little glass jars, paint applied with a brush, tube glue used, etc. I finished it like most of these were originally completed and enjoyed every minute of the build. It has served as a reminder of my modeling progress through the years and as a weathering testbed on several occasions. Cheers!
Thanks Mike. I built this kit 25+ years ago as I re-entered the hobby. The colors (off as they are) were mixed by eye from little glass jars, paint applied with a brush, tube glue used, etc. I finished it like most of these were originally completed and enjoyed every minute of the build. It has served as a reminder of my modeling progress through the years and as a weathering testbed on several occasions. Cheers!