Bf 109 f-4 / G-4 Wheel Well Differences?

[Greg W]

Hey gang,

 

 I have the Pro Modeler/Hasegawa Bf 109 G-4, that I want to backdate to a F-4 using the Aries conversion set.

 

Would the RB Productions G-2 photo etch wheel well set be ok to use on the F4, or were they significantly different? 

 

Thanks, Greg

Edited September 28, 2021 by Greg W

[Greg W]

Nothing in my reference library illustrates both versions well enough for comparison. 

Edited April 8, 2021 by GDW

[RBrown]

Vast majority of F-4s had the round wheel wells, G-2 reverted to the earlier style common to F-2, and E series. 

[Greg W]

Ok, the shape of the openings were different, how about the inner structure?

Edited April 8, 2021 by GDW

[Greg W]

The wheel well openings on the G4 kit are already round, so thats handy. Would it be ok to add the RB Productions G2 photo etch set and call it good or is the difference in the detail far to great to represent the F model wells?

Edited April 10, 2021 by GDW

[RBrown]

11 minutes ago, GDW said:

In other words, is it far fetched to think the RB Productions G2 set can be adapted?

 

Some F-4s did have the same wheel wells as the G, although it was rare.  Check for photos of the aircraft your going to model,  there is a possibility that it has the G style wells.

[MikeMaben]

20 hours ago, GDW said:

      Would it be ok to add the RB Productions G2 photo etch set

 

Yes.

 

[Greg W]

Thanks Mike!

[Greg W]

I missed finding this thread before my post here: 

 

 

Very informative and helpful to the uninitiated like me.

 

Thanks for the help everyone! 

Edited April 10, 2021 by GDW

[Greg W]

Found a proper reference for the Bf 109F:

 

Model Art Bf 109F Mechanical Guide

 

This will fill in the gap in my library, regarding the F types.

[thierry laurent]

22 hours ago, GDW said:

Found a proper reference for the Bf 109F:

 

Model Art Bf 109F Mechanical Guide

 

This will fill in the gap in my library, regarding the F types.

Excellent choice ! This is amongst the very best Friedrich references.