Eagle Editions | EC65: Graf & Grislawski Part 2
Reviewed by Mark Proulx
This is a review of the second of four new 1/32nd scale decal sheets showcasing the Bf 109s of Hermann Graf and Alfred Grislawski. These decals are produced by Eagle Editions as a supplement to their successful book detailing the lives of these two men.
New variants of Willi Messerschmitt's fighter reached the front lines, as the war progressed. This sheet offers a mix of Bf 109 F and G variants. Graf and Grislawski Part 2 includes the following four schemes:
- "Yellow 9" is a Bf 109G-2 flown by Obfw. Alfred Grislawski in Sep. 1942. The aircraft, W.Nr 13649, was finished in a scheme of RLM 74/75/76.
- "Yellow 11", W.Nr 13670 is a Bf 109G-2. While flying this aircraft in Sept 1942, Oblt. Hermann Graf would be credited with his 150th victory. It is painted RLM 74/75/76.
- "Yellow 9", W.Nr 7034 is a Bf 109F-4 flown by Uffz. Alfred Grislawski early in his career. Common to other 109s at the time, this aircraft is also finished RLM 74/75/76.
- "Yellow 8", W.Nr 7038 predates the above aircraft. Uffz. Alfred Grislawski would crash land in this aircraft on Oct 23, 1941. This Bf 109F-4 is finished RLM 74/75/76 with a very heavy mottle of RLM 70.
Further details of these schemes can be found in the book, Graf & Grislawski: A Pair of Aces, reviewed here. Written by Christer Bergstrom, this book is a must for any reference library.
The instructions are a four-page fold out. No photos are included. Left side, upper and lower scrap views are included, common to other EagleCals instructions. To assist the modeler, RLM color chips are included. This should help in creating the complex camouflage schemes applied to German aircraft.
Microscale prints the decals. The colors appear to be in perfect register and opaque. They are thin with minimal visible carrier film. Though I have not tried them, I expect little difficulty given Microscale's excellent reputation.
These new markings are a very welcome addition to any modeler with an interest in The Bf 109 or the aces that flew them. Eagle Editions has a deserved reputation for creating accurate decals, and it is reflected in this new four-part release.
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© Mark Proulx 2004
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This review was published on Saturday, July 02 2011; Last modified on Wednesday, May 18 2016