This model is dedicated to Heinrich Ehrlers Messerschmitt Bf 109E-7 . Born in Oberbalbach in 1917, Ehrler achieved over 200 aerial victories by April 1945 at the age of only 27. He flew a wide variety of aircraft types during his career, including the Me 262 jet aircraft. Due to a misjudgment of the situation, he shared responsibility for the sinking of the battleship Tirpitz.
The model shows the Bf 109E-7 that Ehrler flew in Finland in 1942 with the 4./JG 5. The emblem of his squadron is affixed to the left engine cowling, and his kill marks can be seen on the rudder. The E-7 was a further development of the famous ‘Emil’ series, equipped with a 1,175 hp Daimler-Benz DB 601N engine, which enabled it to reach a maximum speed of approx. 570 km/h at an altitude of 5,000 m. A striking innovation was the possibility of carrying a drop tank under the fuselage, which significantly increased the range – an important advantage in the vastness of the north. The armament consisted of two MG 17 machine guns above the engine and two MG FF/M 20 mm cannons in the wings.On 4 April 1945, after shooting down two bombers, Ehrler sent his last radio message:
‘[...] Shot down two bombers; out of ammunition. I'm going to ram now. Goodbye, see you in Valhalla!’
Shortly afterwards, he rammed an enemy aircraft and was killed.
Functions and special features:
- Suggested, functional training wheels
- Hinged cockpit
- Scale 1:45 (perfect for minifigures)
- Beautiful small details (e.g. suggested exhaust pipes at the front, UV-printed inscriptions and markings, suggested antenna, etc.)
- Fragility after assembly: 3/5
- Assembly difficulty: 3/5
The Me Bf 109E-7 parts are included in the delivery. The assembly instructions are included in printed form. The level of detail can be adjusted by selecting the ‘Premium’ or ‘Standard’ version. One with printed parts -> Premium and one without -> Standard. In the “Standard” version, the parts printed in the ‘Premium’ version are included as unprinted parts. The assembly of the models is identical.
Attention: This product is NOT a toy. Included small parts could pose a health risk. For these reasons and the possible similarity to historical objects, this product is not recommended for persons under the age of 14 years. This product is a historical portrait and does not support any political direction or ideology. For more information see Impressum §7.