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Airfix Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 (A01008B), 1:72

Airfix's 1:72 Bf109E-4, first released as A01008 in 2012: 64 parts, skill level 1, one marking scheme, 137 mm wingspan.

Researched profile Published reviews: We have not built this kit.
Maker
Airfix
Item
A01008B
Released
A01008 reviewed July 2012 (Scale Modelling Now); A01008B is a later boxing
Built length
120 mm
RRP
£8.99 (2 Nov 2026)
Difficulty
beginner
Total cost
£8.09 to £8.99 (Scale Model Shop £8.09, in stock; Airfix UK £8.99, in stock) (prices at 2 Nov 2026)

What published reviews say

We have not built this kit. This is a summary of published reviews. Glen Porter (HyperScale, 2012, in-box) called it the best 1:72 Bf109E on the market and Highly Recommended. Geoff Coughlin (Scale Modelling Now, July 2012, in-box, review sample from Airfix) gave it 4 out of 5. Scott Van Aken (Modeling Madness, full build) found it very satisfying at a reasonable price, with tight fits and fragile small parts. All three reviewed the original A01008 boxing, not A01008B.

We have not built this kit. This is a summary of the published reviews listed under Sources, credited to their authors.

Review disclosure. Scale Modelling Now's sample was supplied by Airfix. HyperScale and Scale Modelling Now are in-box only. All reviews cover the 2012 A01008 boxing; we have not confirmed that A01008B plastic is unchanged.

Build notes

  • Part count: 64 (Airfix)
  • Painting: Yes. Airfix states the kit contains plastic parts, instructions, paint guide and decals; paint and glue are not included. Van Aken sprayed RLM 71/02/65 with Testors Model Master enamels.

Sources

Source What it confirms Checked
Airfix UK: A01008B Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 £8.99, in stock; 1:72, 64 parts, skill level 1, one scheme, 137 mm wingspan, 12 cm long 2 Nov 2026
Scale Model Shop: Airfix A01008B 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 UK retail £8.09 (was £8.99), in stock 2 Nov 2026
HyperScale: Airfix A01008 Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, FirstLook by Glen Porter (2012) In-box first look; dropped flaps, thin canopy, decal instrument panel; Highly Recommended 2 Nov 2026
Scale Modelling Now: Airfix Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 1:72, by Geoff Coughlin (31 Jul 2012) In-box review, sample supplied by Airfix; 4 out of 5 overall 2 Nov 2026
Modeling Madness: Airfix 1/72 Bf-109E-4, by Scott Van Aken Full build; tight wing fit, fragile parts, new tool made in India 2 Nov 2026

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