Academy Plastic Model Kit
Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4 (1/48) 12228
The Academy 12228 kit represents the Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4, the final production version of Germany’s renowned Bf 109 fighter. Presented in 1/48 scale, this kit captures the late-war refinements of the aircraft, including improved aerodynamics, more powerful armament, and an upgraded Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine. With fine detailing and accurate wartime markings, it allows modellers to recreate one of the Luftwaffe’s last frontline fighters of WWII.
- 1/48 scale plastic model kit
- Detailed cockpit and fuselage structure
- Accurate surface detailing with panel lines and rivets
- Includes decals for late-war Luftwaffe markings
- Ideal for aviation enthusiasts and WWII collections
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
The Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4 was the ultimate development of the long-serving Bf 109 series, introduced in late 1944. It featured a streamlined design, retractable tailwheel, improved cockpit layout, and heavier armament including a 30mm MK 108 cannon firing through the propeller hub. Powered by the Daimler-Benz DB 605D engine, the K-4 offered superior speed and climb rate, making it a formidable opponent even against advanced Allied fighters such as the P-51 Mustang and Spitfire Mk.XIV. Despite its performance, the K-4 entered service too late and in too few numbers to significantly alter the air war’s outcome. Academy’s 1/48 kit brings this historically important late-war fighter to life with accuracy and detail.
