Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 trop by Design Team Daedalus Unit: 6./JG51 Either San Pietro, Italy, or on Sardinia during the summer of 1943 Pilot: unknown There is no "standard" Bf 109G-6, as the production run spanned 2 years it underwent many modifications and updates along the way. Tropical versions were delivered throughout the entire production runs as the G-6 trop but had fewer variations. For example I have not seen any G-6 trop aircraft fitted with an Erla Haube canopy while many G-6 versions were so fitted. The most obvious feature of the G-6 trop was the sand filter fitted to the front of the supercharger air intake. All G-6 trop aircraft had two small teardrop shaped clips on the port side below the canopy sill, which were mounts for a sun umbrella. The umbrella was intended to provide shade for the cockpit while the aircraft was at readiness. Different weapons packages could be seen. Most Most G-6 trops were delivered to the Mediterranean operations areas and some to the southern Russian/Balkans front area. Pstrany developed the models using Paul Rebuffat's Messerschmitt model - with permission - as a starting framework and updated the shape, and added a plethora of details, new parts, and ideas. Pstrany also developed the models for the drop tanks, weapons and racks. Captain Kurt created paints for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, the air files and the aircraft.cfg files. Mav SCASM edited each model so that they have animated wing slats, drop tanks, and other features, as well as optimizing models for the best possible framerates. Mav also developed the idea for the 2d panel to be offset for the Revi gunsight to match the CFS2 reticle.

Messerschmitt Bf109G-14/U4 by Design Team Daedalus Unit: 3./JG52 Pilot: unknown, Deutsch Brod, May, 1945. The first Bf109G-14 fighters reached front line units in the summer of 1944. It was flown by virtually all of the Bf109 equipped units. The G-14 version was an attempt to standardize a new type that would incorporate all of the plethora of changes introduced during the production of the G-6. The many changes and the ensuing problems associated with decentralized mass production had led to a great number of G-6 variations. The effort was a complete failure because the G-14 wound up with as many variations as the G-6. Some had the small tail of the earlier G-6 while some had a tall rudder which came in several different versions. Some were wood, some were fabric covered, some had a rounded lower rear edge, some had a sharp angled rear edge and there were several variations of trim tabs. There were different antenna types and some had no antenna at all. However there were some standards. It was powered by the DB605 AM engine with MW-50 injection and had the Erla Haube canopy. Most all had the FuG 16ZY radio with the antenna mast installed under the port wing outboard of the wheel well. Many G-14s built by WNF had 30mm nose cannons rather than the usual 20mm designated as the Bf109G-14/U4. Pstrany developed the models using Paul Rebuffat's Messerschmitt model - with permission - as a starting framework and updated the shape, and added a plethora of details, new parts, and ideas. Pstrany also developed the models for the drop tanks, weapons and racks. Captain Kurt created paints for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, the air files and the aircraft.cfg files. Mav SCASM edited each model so that they have animated wing slats, drop tanks, and other features, as well as optimizing models for the best possible framerates. Mav also developed the idea for the 2d panel to be offset for the Revi gunsight to match the CFS2 reticle.

Messerschmitt Bf109G-4/R6 by Design Team Daedalus Unit: 1./JG27 Fels am Wagram airfield, Austria early 1944 Pilot: unknown. The Bf 109G-4 was an incremental development of the G-2. The 1475hp DB605A engine and armament was unchanged from the G-2. The tire size increased from the previous 650 x 150 size to 660 x 160 to better handle the increasing weight of the G series. It still used the spoked wheel rims carried over from the G-2 series but the increased tire size required kidney shaped bulges to be added to the top of the wings above the wheel wells. A larger 350 x 135 tail wheel replaced the earlier 290 x 110 size. Because the larger tail wheel would not fit in the tail wheel recess, the retraction mechanism was disconnected and the tail wheel was fixed in the down position. The radio was replaced with the more powerful FuG 16Z. It was produced from September 1942 to May 1942: G-4 production = 727 G-4/trop production = 435 G-4/R3 (reconnaissance) = 80 Still, there was no “standard” G-4. Three separate companies and multiple sub-assembly production facilities were involved which inevitably produced minor variations, such as pilot head armor type, cockpit vents, tail wheel types and field added Rustsatze kits. So, each model we have created has its own unique features to portray the specific aircraft as accurately as possible. This plane was one of a great many G-4s that were equipped with the R6 Rustsatze 2x 151/20 20mm under wing gondolas as it became apparent the standard single 20mm cannon and 2x 7.92 cowl machine guns armament was inadequate to deal with their opponents. It had a flat plate pilot head armor, cockpit vents, the tail wheel bay was faired over, and the fixed tail wheel gear had a dust cover boot. Pstrany developed the models using Paul Rebuffat's Messerschmitt model - with permission - as a starting framework and updated the shape, and added a plethora of details, new parts, and ideas. Pstrany also developed the models for the drop tanks, weapons and racks. Captain Kurt created paints for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, the air files and the aircraft.cfg files. Mav SCASM edited each model so that they have animated wing slats, drop tanks, and other features, as well as optimizing models for the best possible frame rates. Mav also developed the idea for the 2d panel to be offset for the Revi gun sight to match the CFS2 reticle.

Messerschmitt Bf109G-4 by Design Team Daedalus Unit: 3./JG 27 Poix, France 1943 Pilot: unknown The Bf 109G-4 was an incremental development of the G-2. The 1475hp DB605A engine and armament was unchanged from the G-2. The tire size increased from the previous 650 x 150 size to 660 x 160 to better handle the increasing weight of the G series. It still used the spoked wheel rims carried over from the G-2 series but the increased tire size required kidney shaped bulges to be added to the top of the wings above the wheel wells. A larger 350 x 135 tail wheel replaced the earlier 290 x 110 size. Because the larger tail wheel would not fit in the tail wheel recess, the retraction mechanism was disconnected and the tail wheel was fixed in the down position. The radio was replaced with the more powerful FuG 16Z. It was produced from September 1942 to May 1942: G-4 production = 727 G-4/trop production = 435 G-4/R3 (reconnaissance) = 80 Still, there was no “standard” G-4. Three separate companies and multiple sub-assembly production facilities were involved which inevitably produced minor variations, such as pilot head armor type, cockpit vents, tail wheel types and field added Rustsatze kits. So, each model we have created has its own unique features to portray the specific aircraft as accurately as possible. This aircraft had a flat plate pilot head armor, and had a cockpit vent on the port side only. The tail wheel was still the smaller G-2 sized tire, the fixed down tail wheel gear had no boot, and the tail wheel bay was open. Pstrany developed the models using Paul Rebuffat's Messerschmitt model - with permission - as a starting framework and updated the shape, and added a plethora of details, new parts, and ideas. Pstrany also developed the models for the drop tanks, weapons and racks. Captain Kurt created paints for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, the air files and the aircraft.cfg files. Mav SCASM edited each model so that they have animated wing slats, drop tanks, and other features, as well as optimizing models for the best possible frame rates. Mav also developed the idea for the 2d panel to be offset for the Revi gun sight to match the CFS2 reticle.

Messerschmitt Bf109G-2 R6 by Design Team Daedalus Unit: 6./JG52 Maykop, Russia, October 1942 Pilot: Lt. Walter Krupinski During the summer of 1941, the Messerschmitt design team was engaged in updating the BF 109F-4 as the dictates of the air war was forcing the need for greater speeds. The result was the Gustav series, of which the first substantial production run was the Bf 109G-2. Adopting the more powerful but heavier Mercedes Benz DB 605 engine required airframe and landing gear strengthening which also added weight. But it was felt the increase in speed made the loss of some maneuverability acceptable. The fuel filler access was moved to the spine behind the cockpit. No change was required for the cowling shape but a deeper oil cooler was needed. The broad blade of the F4/Z was made standard. The lower quarter cockpit window panel was deleted and vent scoops could be added to the new replacement metal panel. The wheel wells reverted to a squared end in anticipation of wheel covers that in the event were not adopted. Generally speaking the appearance of the G-2 was very similar to the F-4 without close examination. Deliveries of the G-2 began in May 1942 with 1,587 produced by February 1943. However, there is no "standard" Bf 109G-2. Although production only ran 10 months before the G-3 and G-4 were introduced, three separate companies and multiple sub-assembly production facilities were involved which inevitably produced minor variations, such as pilot head armor type, cockpit vents and tail wheel types. So each model we have created has its own unique features to portray the specific aircraft presented as accurately as possible. This aircraft had no cockpit vents, a flat plate pilot head armor, a retractable tail wheel and was fitted with MG 151/15 under wing cannon gondolas. Pstrany developed the models using Paul Rebuffat's Messerschmitt model - with permission - as a starting framework and updated the shape, and added a plethora of details, new parts, and ideas. Pstrany also developed the models for the drop tanks, weapons and racks. Captain Kurt created paints for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, the air files and the aircraft.cfg files. Mav SCASM edited each model so that they have animated wing slats, drop tanks, and other features, as well as optimizing models for the best possible framerates. Mav also developed the idea for the 2d panel to be offset for the Revi gunsight to match the CFS2 reticle.

Messerschmitt Bf109G-2 by Design Team Daedalus Unit: 9./JG54 Siverskaya, Russia, September 1942 Pilot: Obfw. Wilhelm Schilling During the summer of 1941, the Messerschmitt design team was engaged in updating the BF 109F-4 as the dictates of the air war was forcing the need for greater speeds. The result was the Gustav series, of which the first substantial production run was the Bf 109G-2. Adopting the more powerful but heavier Mercedes Benz DB 605 engine required airframe and landing gear strengthening which also added weight. But it was felt the increase in speed made the loss of some maneuverability acceptable. The fuel filler access was moved to the spine behind the cockpit. No change was required for the cowling shape but a deeper oil cooler was needed. The broad blade of the F4/Z was made standard. The lower quarter cockpit window panel was deleted and vent scoops could be added to the new replacement metal panel. The wheel wells reverted to a squared end in anticipation of wheel covers that in the event were not adopted. Generally speaking the appearance of the G-2 was very similar to the F-4 without close examination. Deliveries of the G-2 began in May 1942 with 1,587 produced by February 1943. However, there is no "standard" Bf 109G-2. Although production only ran 10 months before the G-3 and G-4 were introduced, three separate companies and multiple sub-assembly production facilities were involved which inevitably produced minor variations, such as pilot head armor type, cockpit vents and tail wheel types. So each model we have created has its own unique features to portray the specific aircraft presented as accurately as possible. This aircraft had no cockpit vents, a 2 piece curved top pilot head armor, and a retractable tail wheel. Pstrany developed the models using Paul Rebuffat's Messerschmitt model - with permission - as a starting framework and updated the shape, and added a plethora of details, new parts, and ideas. Pstrany also developed the models for the drop tanks, weapons and racks. Captain Kurt created paints for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, the air files and the aircraft.cfg files. Mav SCASM edited each model so that they have animated wing slats, drop tanks, and other features, as well as optimizing models for the best possible framerates. Mav also developed the idea for the 2d panel to be offset for the Revi gunsight to match the CFS2 reticle.

Messerschmitt Bf109G-2/R1/Trop by Design Team Daedalus Unit: 5./JG53 Sicily January 1943 Pilot: unknown During the summer of 1941, the Messerschmitt design team was engaged in updating the BF 109F-4 as the dictates of the air war was forcing the need for greater speeds. The result was the Gustav series, of which the first substantial production run was the Bf 109G-2. Adopting the more powerful but heavier Mercedes Benz DB 605 engine required airframe and landing gear strengthening which also added weight. But it was felt the increase in speed made the loss of some maneuverability acceptable. The fuel filler access was moved to the spine behind the cockpit. No change was required for the cowling shape but a deeper oil cooler was needed. The broad blade of the F4/Z was made standard. The lower quarter cockpit window panel was deleted and vent scoops could be added to the new replacement metal panel. The wheel wells reverted to a squared end in anticipation of wheel covers that in the event were not adopted. Generally speaking the appearance of the G-2 was very similar to the F-4 without close examination. Deliveries of the G-2 began in May 1942 with 1,587 produced by February 1943. The Tropical version had a sand filter for the supercharger, umbrella attachment points under the canopy on the port side, sand proofing rubber seals around hydraulic cylinders (not visible) and survival gear and a Kar98 rifle stowed in the aft fuselage (also not visible). However, there is no "standard" Bf 109G-2. Although production only ran 10 months before the G-3 and G-4 were introduced, three separate companies and multiple sub-assembly production facilities were involved which inevitably produced minor variations, such as pilot head armor type, cockpit vents and tail wheel types. So each model we have created has its own unique features to portray the specific aircraft presented as accurately as possible. Besides the sand filter, this aircraft had R1 20mm under wing gondolas, the tail wheel bay faired over with a non-retractable tail wheel, the port side umbrella attachment fixtures, a flare tube on the starboard side replacing the vent, and most probably, a flat plate pilot head armor. Pstrany developed the models using Paul Rebuffat's Messerschmitt model - with permission - as a starting framework and updated the shape, and added a plethora of details, new parts, and ideas. Pstrany also developed the models for the drop tanks, weapons and racks. Captain Kurt created paints for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, the air files and the aircraft.cfg files. Mav SCASM edited each model so that they have animated wing slats, drop tanks, and other features, as well as optimizing models for the best possible framerates. Mav also developed the idea for the 2d panel to be offset for the Revi gunsight to match the CFS2 reticle.

Messerschmitt Bf109G-14 by Design Team Daedalus Unit: 2./NAG 14 W.Nr. 463141 Pilot: unknown, surrendered at Furth-Atzenhof airfield on May 8, 1945. Although 2./NAG 14 was a short range reconnaissance unit, this aircraft was not equipped with cameras. The first Bf109G-14 fighters reached front line units in the summer of 1944. It was flown by virtually all of the Bf109 equipped units. The G-14 version was an attempt to standardize a new type that would incorporate all of the plethora of changes introduced during the production of the G-6. The many changes and the ensuing problems associated with decentralized mass production had led to a great number of G-6 variations. The effort was a complete failure because the G-14 wound up with as many variations as the G-6. Some had the small tail of the earlier G-6 while some had a tall rudder which came in several different versions. Some were wood, some were fabric covered, some had a rounded lower rear edge, some had a sharp angled rear edge and there were several variations of trim tabs. There were different antenna types and some had no antenna at all. However there were some standards. It was powered by the DB605 AM engine with MW-50 injection and had the Erla Haube canopy. Most all had the FuG 16ZY radio with the antenna mast installed under the port wing outboard of the wheel well. Pstrany developed the models using Paul Rebuffat's Messerschmitt model - with permission - as a starting framework and updated the shape, and added a plethora of details, new parts, and ideas. Pstrany also developed the models for the drop tanks, weapons and racks. Captain Kurt created paints for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, the air files and the aircraft.cfg files. Mav SCASM edited each model so that they have animated wing slats, drop tanks, and other features, as well as optimizing models for the best possible framerates. Mav also developed the idea for the 2d panel to be offset for the Revi gunsight to match the CFS2 reticle.

Messerschmitt Bf109G-14 by Design Team Daedalus Unit: 15./JG5 Pilot: unknown. Lister, Norway, May,1945 The first Bf109G-14 fighters reached front line units in the summer of 1944. It was flown by virtually all of the Bf109 equipped units. The G-14 version was an attempt to standardize a new type that would incorporate all of the plethora of changes introduced during the production of the G-6. The many changes and the ensuing problems associated with decentralized mass production had led to a great number of G-6 variations. The effort was a complete failure because the G-14 wound up with as many variations as the G-6. Some had the small tail of the earlier G-6 while some had a tall rudder which came in several different versions. Some were wood, some were fabric covered, some had a rounded lower rear edge, some had a sharp angled rear edge and there were several variations of trim tabs. There were different antenna types and some had no antenna at all. However there were some standards. It was powered by the DB605 AM engine with MW-50 injection and had the Erla Haube canopy. Most all had the FuG 16ZY radio with the antenna mast installed under the port wing outboard of the wheel well. Pstrany developed the models using Paul Rebuffat's Messerschmitt model - with permission - as a starting framework and updated the shape, and added a plethora of details, new parts, and ideas. Pstrany also developed the models for the drop tanks, weapons and racks. Captain Kurt created paints for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, the air files and the aircraft.cfg files. Mav SCASM edited each model so that they have animated wing slats, drop tanks, and other features, as well as optimizing models for the best possible framerates. Mav also developed the idea for the 2d panel to be offset for the Revi gunsight to match the CFS2 reticle.

Messerschmitt Bf109G-10/U4 WNF built by Design Team Daedalus Unit: Unknown - abandoned Prien, Germany 1945 Pilot: Unknown The Bf109G-10 was an attempt by the RLM to standardize the Bf109 sub-types using the new DB 605D engine fitted with MW-50 (methanol water 50/50 mix) boost giving an increase to 1775hp. However this attempt was a massive failure and there is no "standard" Bf 109G-10. The only consistent features were the use of the "Erla Haube" canopy and a version of the DB 605D engine requiring a streamlined cowling to cover the larger engine configuration. The Erla factory used a completely different engine cowling type with the port side featuring a rectangular fairing behind the engine and an ellipse shape on the starboard side. The WNF and Regensburg plants used an ellipse shape on both sides and had small chin bulges. Regensburg production seems to have been mostly conversions of existing G6 and G-14 airframes. Most used larger main wheels which required the larger rectangular shaped upper wing fairings, but some used the smaller wheels with the smaller teardrop shaped upper wing fairings. While all had the tall horizontal tail type, they used different rudder types. Different types of oil coolers, tail wheel struts, antenna masts, etc. from subcontractors were available at different times during the production runs. Armament was different too. The WNF built G-10s were the G-10/U4 subtype using a 30mm cannon in the nose rather than the 20mm used in the Erla and Regensburg built models. Given the many different features that existed on individual G-10 aircraft, each model we have created has its own unique features. Pstrany began the development of the models using Paul Rebuffat's Messerschmitt model - with permission - as a starting framework and updated the shape, and added a plethora of details, new parts, and ideas. Pstrany also developed the models for the drop tanks, weapons and racks. Captain Kurt created paints for each, the 2D instrument panel, the .dp files, the air files and the aircraft.cfg files. Mav SCASM edited each model so that they have animated wing slats, drop tanks, and other features, as well as optimizing models for the best possible frame rates. Mav also developed the idea for the 2d panel to be offset for the Revi gun sight to match the CFS2 reticle.