BF-109 reccomendations

[SgtT]

Any recommendations on a nice BF-109? It could be either payware or freeware.

Thanks,

T

[AndyG43]

Flight Replicas have a variety of models that cover everything from the 109F onward, including G, K, Z, Buchon and the Avia S-199. The Library here is stuffed full of amazing repaints from SteveB, Jankees, Hanimichal, Huub and others.

If you're looking for earlier A2A have the Wings of Power 2 Bf 109E model, built for FS9 but they have an update in their forums, Huub has stepped up to the plate and produced some simply superb repaints, there are also a series of very nice Swiss paints by Epsillon. There is also a ported version of the Aeroplane Heaven 109E over at Simviation, search by "Danny Garnier".

Freeware, the inimitable A.F. Scrub has a few including some real rarities, the 109D & 109T; there is also a Shessi/Scrubby co-production of the Bf 109B-1!!

Spoiled for choice doesn't even cover it!!

[huub vink]

It perhaps sounds a bit more positive than it is.

For FS9 there is a huge collection of Bf109s. From the early Jumo 210 engined versions, all the way up alanog all the Daimler Benz engined versions, to end with an experimental version with the Jumo 213 engine.
I have never tried, so I can't say all these models will work in FSX.

When you look at the choice you have in native FSX Bf109 models, the choice is limited.

A2A has a free update for their FS2004 Bf109E model, which turns the model into a native FSX model. This update more or less replaces everything except the textures. Really nice model, which contains some errors, but so minor I can live with them. The package contains several sub-version for all theatres of war where it was active. There is a huge amount of free repaints available for this model. Mainly based on the stunning paintkit by Martin "ICDP" Catney.

JustFlight has a native BF109E model, which was done by the people from Aeroplane Heaven. Like all models it has strong and weak points. Personally I don't really like the textures, but the model is definitely good.

Flight Replicas has a nice Bf109 K4 (Kurfurst) package which is more or less the last production version of the Bf109. Great model, although I personally would like some more clickable items.

Flight Replicas also has a Bf109 G6 (Gustav) package which is the main production version of the Bf109. Like the K4 version a great model, which could do with some more clickable items.

From the same designer is the Messerschmitt Bf-109Z "Zwilling" which is the tandem version of the Bf109. I don't have this model (yet) so I can't comment. But like with all FR models the looks are definitely great.

Flight Replicas also has a Hispano Aviación HA-1112-M1L Buchón package. This is the Spanish produced version of the Bf109 G2 equipped with an Rolls Royce Merlin engine. Another great model.

Preference is something personal. When I could only have one, I would purchase the Bf109E by A2A. With only $9.99 and a free update into FSX native an absolute bargain. Second would be the Bf109 G6 package by Flight Replicas. The model is really a piece of art. The Buchon would be my third choice, as it is something special.

Cheers,
Huub

[huub vink]

I forgot to tell the JustFlight/AH Bf109E package contains several sub-types as well.

And here my personal choices in pictures:

The A2A Messerschmitt Bf109E




The Flight Replicas Bf109 G6




And the Flight Replicas Buchon



Cheers,
Huub

[SgtT]

Thank you very much for your replies.

I think I may start off with the A2A Messerschmitt Bf109E.

Thanks,

Rob