Bf109G-2 trop. Black 6 request

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Gents,
Has anyone ever done a freeware 109G-2 trop and has anyone ever done a "Black 6" paint to fit it?
I'd like Black 6 as restored to flight(and now in the RAF Museum)in the sand/blue scheme sans drop tank if possibule.

Ta.
 
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Miggers said:
Gents,
Has anyone ever done a freeware 109G-2 trop and has anyone ever done a "Black 6" paint to fit it?
I'd like Black 6 as restored to flight(and now in the RAF Museum)in the sand/blue scheme sans drop tank if possibule.

Ta.
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IIRC the Flight replicas 109F/G was available as Freeware on their site, and Bomber12th did that very repaint, it's here in Library
 
There's is from Team Daedalus.

Messerschmitt Bf109G-2/Trop 6./JG53.zip

Messerschmitt Bf109G-2/Trop by Design Team Daedalus Unit: 6./JG53 El Aouina, Tunisia and 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...
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Cheers peeps, FR's 'Schmitt duly obtained,Black 6 togs to be obtained shortly,a displaying we will go.
That FR 109 is the "F" version though,will the G's black 6 work with it?
 
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The now freeware skyunlimited Bf109 is actually a "Friedrich" model. But the Friedich and and Gutstav (G-2) look very similar.

This repaint by John "Bomber_12th" Terrell is actually specifically made for the model towards which post #5 by Motermouse points.

BF-109 "Black 6 The Flying Years".zip

This is a texture only for the excellent payware Messerschmitt BF-109 by SkyUnlimited Productions. This texture is in the markings of BF-109 "Black 6", which is on display at the Duxford Air Museum. This is an updated version of my previous...
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Cheers,
Huub
 
huub vink said:
The now freeware skyunlimited Bf109 is actually a "Friedrich" model. But the Friedich and and Gutstav (G-2) look very similar.

This repaint by John "Bomber_12th" Terrell is actually specifically made for the model towards which post #5 by Motermouse points.

BF-109 "Black 6 The Flying Years".zip

This is a texture only for the excellent payware Messerschmitt BF-109 by SkyUnlimited Productions. This texture is in the markings of BF-109 "Black 6", which is on display at the Duxford Air Museum. This is an updated version of my previous...
sim-outhouse.org

Cheers,
Huub
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Hi Huub; IIRC there were no visual changes between the 'F' and 'G' variants initially ; the ' G' got uprated DB engine, it was only as improved armaments became available and installed that the sub variants G6 onwards, got the extra bulges over the gun breeches, as the rebuilt "black 6" is a G2 variant ( G4 was the actual 'Tropical' factory built) with presumably the field tropical modification same as the F4 variant got, it has no bulges. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants

Ttfn

Pete
 
You are correct Pete, in shape there are hardly any differences between the early G models and the F models. There are some minor differences, mainly like the location of the supply connections like the fuel caps, power connections etc. Technically there were quite some changes.

The late G versions have bigger differences like the bulges, different tails sections, alternative wings, different rudders, alternative canopies etc. These changes were caused by production problems, like shortage of materials and skilled craftsmen, but also to cope which changes in armament. the K (Kurfurst) was mainly an attempt to standardise and simplify production.

Cheers,
Huub

The Bf109 F-4
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The Bf109 G-4
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Both models were done by Mike Flahault (Flight Replicas). As you can see the differences are minor. The slightly bigger oil cooler below the engine and the retractable tail wheel are perhaps the most noticble.
 
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The F-4 was the more aerodynamic version whit its retractable tail wheel. Never understood why Messerschmidt didn't stay with that in their later versions.
 
The positive aerodynamic effects were most likely not in balance with the extra weight and mechanical complexity of a retractable tail wheel.
The same happened with the Spitfire. The Mk. VIII model had a retractable tail wheel, which was already abandoned with the Mk. IX again.

But I agree a retractable tail wheel looks much better in flight ;)

Cheers,
Huub
 
Blackbird686 said:
The F-4 was the more aerodynamic version whit its retractable tail wheel. Never understood why Messerschmidt didn't stay with that in their later versions.
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Most likely to do with ease of manufacture; and the need to get tails into service as soon as possible, eliminating the retraction mechanism saves weight and makes assembly quicker in the factories

Ttfn

Pete
 
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