This is a 1/48 Scale Messerschmitt Bf109G-14 Plastic Model Kit from Academy Hobby Models. Suitable for ages 10 and up. In an attempt to improve on the Luftwaffe capabilities in the 1950"s, Prof. Willy Messerschmitt developed the Bf109. The proving ground for this agile aircraft was the Spanish Civil War, where it proved to be superior to all opposing fighters. During WWII, the Bf109 Messerschmitt was used as an escort for German bombers during the Battle of Britain. It was shown that the Bf109 had too limited a range to be fully effective in that capacity, so it was decided it should be used as a defensive fighter. As the war progressed, the G version was developed to improve performance. This version became the most extensively built of the Bf109. FEATURES: Medium grey plastic pieces molded to sprue trees. Clear pieces for canopy included. Single seat cockpit. Recessed panel lines give authentic look. Detailed cockpit and landing gear. One drop tank. Detailed pictorial instructions. MARKING OPTIONS: One decal sheet with markings for two aircraft: 1: Bf109G-14, 5th Squadriglia, 2nd Gruppo Caccia, Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana, March 1945, Osoppo, Italy. 2: Bf109G-14, 16/JG53, flown by Gefreiter Alfred Michael, January 1945, Halstoff, France. Aircraft Colors: -White, Black, Red, Yellow, Silver, Gunmetal, Flat Black, Metallic Grey, Red Brown, Clear Red, Clear Blue, Grey Green, Black Grey, Black Green, Dark Grey, Grey Violet, Light Blue, Brown Violet, Dark Green, Light Green, Flat White. INCLUDES: One 1/48 Scale Messerschmitt Bf109G-14 Plastic Model Kit. REQUIRES: Assembly Cement Hobby Knife or Sprue Cutter Tweezers Water for Waterslide Decals Paint: (See MARKING OPTIONS) Paint Brushes Pin Vise or Drill Glue Tips or Toothpicks SPECS: Scale: 1/48 COMMENTS: A finished size for this model is not supplied by the manufacturer. sdw 6/13/02 ir/kh