Messerschmitt BF-109G2 Trop “Black 1”

The number one draw to this plane is the opening engine compartment. As mentioned, this sets it apart from any of the Bf-109 offerings from 21st Century. The two front panels directly behind the prop open to reveal the aircraft’s twelve cylinder, super charged engine. The engine block is detailed with bolt heads and various other doodads that bring the toy to life. Above the engine are the MG 131 machine guns. There is a small hole in each engine panel to allow the 131s to poke out like the real life BF-109. The guns droop a bit. This is another area I would liked to have seen a slightly harder plastic being used, or even adding a small support in there to keep them straight would have been a great addition. The interior components across the entire compartment are also lightly weathered.

The cockpit is extremely detailed in traditional BBi fashion with extremely detailed gauges, all painted and highlighted to distinguish each one from the next. Each surface of the cockpit has something molded into it to prevent it from looking like a blank surface. The belts are molded into the seat and are not “real” like those found on some 21st Century and Admiral aircraft. Small items like this are forgotten easily when looking at the other components of the detailed cockpit.