[Hornchurch]

Funny enough Cruv', during my (very) recent (& extensive) 'Blitz' on U.S.Navy planes from 'F.M.' (F.6-F Hellcats in particular) I was in the model-warehouse looking at other 'FM' discounted-stuff, including B.25 Mitchells........

One plane that I'd 'Earmarked' to look at, was a complete-unknown, in terms of accuracy & quality - though, as an experienced a/c enthusiast & ('Ex) 'model-maker, I knew full well whether at first glance, I'd like, or dislike the 'product'

That was the Franklin-Mint Me.109 - same 'mould' as your bird - just different markings (& same/similar RLM 74/75/76 splinter/mottle)

THE ITALIAN Me.109-G.6, also with ventral-wing-cannon-'Gondolas'

First off - I was very, very impressed by the paint & it's execution - THAT , plus the way the 'Fascist' Italian-markings had been 'portrayed' & executed, (with the overpainted 'Wing-Balkankreuz', etc)

Then, 'IT' caught my eye - just my opinion, no-one else's....... & with ALL the 'Buchon's & REAL Me.109's I'd seen regularly, in past years, at close-hand, both in the (various) museums & flying real close to me ('Black-6' & 'Hannes-Dittes' DB.engined B'std) 'IT' registered & stopped me in my tracks, from buying what looked like a right-Bargain.........

The Tail-planes which appear set just too-'High' for my liking, spoiling an otherwise nice looking model - & thereby 'relegating' it to the 'F.M.' "also-ran" category......(from my perspective)

Hey, I'm not just 'nit-picking' here - & I STILL haven't 'cracked-open' the 'Tape-measure', "Anorak/Rivet-counter" stylee !!!!!!!!!


Within Days, I also came across one of our 'Erstwhile'-regulars, who'd put out a post - highlighting & commenting on EXACTLY the same thing !!!!!!!! - & as I (well) 'Respect' his opinion as an ('Ex' or Current='not-sure-which' ?) fellow IPMS-member, I felt glad that I HADN'T given-in to Temptation & the lovely-paint Job & more unusual-markings........(NO, IT AIN'T 'TANK-NUT', LOL).

The depth/Angle of windshield was ALSO pointed out - & I (also) believe he's "spot-on" with that 'observation' too........

So, I guess if I WERE to pick-up any more '109's (unlikely), they'd most probably be the Corgi 1/32nd scale versions........


Anyone-else feel this way, towards the 'F.M' '109's ???????? -OR- are you guys 'content' with 'em ???????