Hobby Boss 80253 Bf109E-3 Historical 1:72 Model  [HB-80253]

Hobby Boss 80253 Bf109E-3
Price:
£4.33
Brand:
Hobby Boss
Model:
HB-80253
Condition:
Brand New
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Hobby Boss 80253 Bf109E-3: Historic Fighter in 1:72

The Hobby Boss 80253 Bf109E-3 reproduces the iconic Messerschmitt Bf 109E in compact 1:72 format, balancing detail and manageable part size. The E-3 variant came into service in 1939 and featured improvements that shaped its early combat record.

Combat Role and Legacy

The Bf 109E-3 featured prominently during early wartime campaigns, notably across Western Europe and during the initial air battles over Britain. The kit provides a way to represent that legacy in model form.

Kit Assembly and Showcase

Assembly benefits from patient trimming and precise gluing to maintain fine surface detail. After painting and decal work the result makes a tidy window-shelf exhibit or a component in a period diorama.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1:72
  • Material: PS Plastic
  • Assembly: Glue required
  • Paint: Not included
New builders with patience can complete this kit, though experience with small-scale parts helps produce cleaner results.
Instructions show basic painting areas and decal placement; additional colour references are useful for historically accurate finishes.
The kit parts allow common display options; check the instructions for landing gear placement and any filler work needed for a retracted stance.

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