Review of Top Notch Masks for Models 1/48th Scale
Camouflage Set for German Bf-109E-3/4
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: 9.94 Pounds ($10.13 U.S. dollars)
Copyright of the set is 2017.
Top Notch is based in the UK.
MSRP: 9.94 Pounds ($10.13 U.S. dollars)
Copyright of the set is 2017.
Top Notch is based in the UK.
ABOUT THE SET:
During 1940 this was the standard pattern used on the 109 E variants. Photos show a more curved pattern on the left wing ans this is noticeable on Adolf Galland's aircraft.
Use A and B to cover sprayed areas before (blue) applying the dark green C's for the outer wheels.
Top Notch has tried to faithfully represent the scheme used for this period.
This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are not included.
See Top Notch's website for more.
The masking set comes in a clear zip-locked cello bag. It contains the instructions, 2 grey vinyl die-cut sheets of self-adhesing masks, with a stiff sheet
and a small sheet announcing the release of masking sets for the Avro Lancaster and the Defiant. In celebration of the RAF's 100th Anniversary
Top Notch is developing masking sets for: the Harrier GR1 & GR3, the Jaguar GR1 & GR3, the Harrier T2, the Electric Lightning, the Buccaneer, the Hunter and the Phantom FG.2.
Modelers are invited to Join Top Notch's Facebook group for news and discounts.
During 1940 this was the standard pattern used on the 109 E variants. Photos show a more curved pattern on the left wing ans this is noticeable on Adolf Galland's aircraft.
Use A and B to cover sprayed areas before (blue) applying the dark green C's for the outer wheels.
Top Notch has tried to faithfully represent the scheme used for this period.
This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are not included.
See Top Notch's website for more.
The masking set comes in a clear zip-locked cello bag. It contains the instructions, 2 grey vinyl die-cut sheets of self-adhesing masks, with a stiff sheet
and a small sheet announcing the release of masking sets for the Avro Lancaster and the Defiant. In celebration of the RAF's 100th Anniversary
Top Notch is developing masking sets for: the Harrier GR1 & GR3, the Jaguar GR1 & GR3, the Harrier T2, the Electric Lightning, the Buccaneer, the Hunter and the Phantom FG.2.
Modelers are invited to Join Top Notch's Facebook group for news and discounts.
The instructions consists of a single sheet that is printed on one side and folded to fit the envelope.
On the right side at the top is a color illustration of half of a British roundel welded to half of a German cross, a corner says the set is NEW.
Top Notch's logo is also at the top. It is a circle with Top Notch masks for models and a gray illustration of a Spitfire or Hurricane.
Below this is a illustration of the parts in the masking set.
On the right side at the top is a color illustration of half of a British roundel welded to half of a German cross, a corner says the set is NEW.
Top Notch's logo is also at the top. It is a circle with Top Notch masks for models and a gray illustration of a Spitfire or Hurricane.
Below this is a illustration of the parts in the masking set.
There are 9 sections for the splinter camouflage, 2 sections for the exhaust covers, 2 sections for doing the bottom of the colors on the spine and 2 wheel centers.
Logo was designed by Lyle Schuller and the copyright date of the set is 2017.
On the left side of the instructions is a 3-view of a Bf-109E showing its sides and top. Captions tell where to apply the masks.
At the bottom a free manual with step-by-step instructions and photos on how to use the masks can be downloaded from Top Notch's web site.
A small illustration of a WWII propaganda poster appears. It shows a woman flexing her bicep and WE CAN DO IT!
A small illustration of a WWII propaganda poster appears. It shows a woman flexing her bicep and WE CAN DO IT!
I wish to thank the folks at Top Notch for this review sample. All their mask sets can be seen on their web site at: