Hi Mathias,
Thanks for the reply, it will look even better with the improved cowling, good luck and congratulations again!
Matt

well, just discussed that issue with Elmar and Erik Meier ….. well I am a banker, but not that 109 specialist as you guys here. so I will try to explain what the idea was, and what is historically correct … hope I can manage that

1.) Its of course not a G-2, its a G-4 according to the worksnumber and the original parts used with that project ….. my fault.

2.) radiator and radiator housing

a.) Bf109 had some temperature problems in hot areas as the African theatre, so several G-4 were equipped with the big radiator and radiator housing, later also used in the G-10. This is documented in the socalled “Verwendungsblatt Sonderausfuehrung” (free translated application-manual special edition) and also in some historic photographies. The bigger radiator was able to cool down the “access-oil-temperature” plus -10degrees than the smaller one. That kept the engine in healthy temperatures.
Thinking about the high temperatures in Virginia, the shop played that “joker” an reconstructed the G-4/trop special-edition-radiator for Virginia-use.

b.) in fact, if the temperatures are not so high in Virginia as thought, the shop is reconstruction the normal G-4 housing used over the Reich and at the Eastern Front. The smaller radiator housing fits better to the painting. But, safety and healthy of the super rare DB605 is the first choice and cool engines are running longer and better

Hope i explained it the right way ….. if not, we should talk about the SeaFury or the upcoming Focke Wulf project

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Thanks for the update, Matthias! Any work being done on the E-1?

no, not at that second. Work is going on on the G-12 project, the DB605 was delivered for the G-6 “Black 8” so also a lot of work here and finally some work with the Fiat G.55 and Seafury. The E-1 is a long term project, so no time pressure.

Messerschmitt Bf109 G-4 D-FOON – Fighter Factory – Maiden flight

start run

stall tests with lowered undercarriage

and back on the airfield

well done Sir – what a fantastic pilot ! ….. btw. as they asked him how the first flight was, he answered in his special manner “I was delighted”

shake hands – a lot of happy people there

well here we are again 🙂 after some really busy weeks – so I am sorry that you have to wait so long for absolute stunning news

The one-o-nine D-FOON is airborne !!!!!! Man at the controls was no other than Flt Lt Charlie Brown

just forgotten – pretty small update. This week the team hopes to get the “permit to fly” for the Bf109 and Spitfire TP280. Than both birds will take the sky … hope so. Friday, Achim Meier did some taxing tests again and everything went perfect again. The Bf109 is qeuipped with disc-brakes and so the groundhandling is pretty fine.

And another ship is in town. The wonderful Waco awating maiden with German Reg. Stunning and very beautiful aircraft

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Messerschmitt Bf109 G-2 D-FOON – Fighter Factory

deadly diva

father and son – Elmar and Erik Meier

ready for the next sortie …

Messerschmitt Bf109 G-2 D-FOON – Fighter Factory

well – I took the chance to climb into the iconic fighter and Elmar took some shots …. okay, I think he was a bit nervous as I asked him, which knob I should pull for the starter :dev2:

It was a very special feeling and of course a big honor for me. Meanwhile its the year 7 that I follow this project …