This Vid convinced me to NOT buy the Meng kit!The "more details" on places where you not really see it are not really worth the price and more surface detail where you can see it at first glance is really what counts!Btw,2 really nice builds!But a little toooo much weathering!

What a marvelous presentation of an enterprising build. The extraordinary scratch built details really highlight your modeling skills. Many thanks. (... and I appreciate the subtle weathering on this build versus your previous out of box).

Thanks much. I appreciate all the work involved in your presentations! Now that I found your channel, I have a lot of great viewing ahead.

Thanks. Looking forward to your assessment of the fit ... as well as "ALL' those rivets on the MF kit.

Nice comparison, thank you.

This was a great review.....visuals as you describe the differences; even-handed and objective; allows the modeler to choose which aspects (intakes vs figures, etc) are most important to them so they can make an informed decision. The links to build videos of both is a nice bonus. Well done!! 👏

Великолепный обзор.

Awesome work 👍🏻

Wow really impressive build and nice video recording! I agree with you about the decals. I built this model as well-- a real pleasure to build. I admire your patience to mask all those lines. It really looks great next to those other models you've built. And definitely a good choice for paint color. If I build one again I will probably use that MRP in some way. For my model, I went with a cleaner more metallic look and finish.

Job well done......to all yours models dude.

I've built both. One of the "criticisms" of the Hasegawa F104 are rivets where some people claim there shouldn't be rivets. I've seen 5 different F104s in different museums outdoors and indoors, i've stood only meters from F104s in real life, first there are indeed rivets on the top of the F104 wings, the Hasegawa kit is actually more realistic on that part, the Kinetic kit and the "correction" kit for Hasegawa devoid the rivets that are there in real life. While looking at period F104 photos they are hard to see, they are definitely there if you see them in real life. Same goes for the rear near near the engine, the Kinetic kit is devoid of rivets in this area, again having studied the F104 upclose, there are indeed rivets here as well. So it's up to you the modeler, are these rivets in exact pattern as shown on the Hasegawa kit, no, but it would be incorrect to say there are no rivets in those locations at all. But don't take my word for it, go out to museums, find the nearest F104 near you and take a look in person

Nice build, but the weathering is over the top......tone it down.

I have the exact same kit on the desk next to me right now! Just trying to decide if I build the model like you or not..

Very nice.

Seems like the BF-109 is a rite of passage for modelers. Great job on this one!

Phenomenal Gustav. Beautiful build. Crazy seeing this cause I just did a 100% paper scratch build 1/100 scale FW 190 D13 theoretical hungarian air force. Similar camouflage. I'll put it on KZfaq for S&G but it's not amazing just adequate.

Fantastic editing, thank you for the build video.

Excellent work. Nice looking 109 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

Άψογο. Μόλις ήρθε και το δικό μου phantom της meng. Τις κεραίες στη μύτη πως τις έφτιαξες;

Outstanding! 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻

Radiators' flaps are wrongly glued in place, but besides that it's a great build

I knew I recognized that monster

Thanks I like the video, one suggestion you leave the words on the screen a little longer.

Nice to see the two kits side by side. I know they are different subjects, but relevant as the most recent offerings of the F-8.

Isn't this a bit like comparing apples to oranges? Both great kits but of considerably different variants.

Ich werde das Modell auch bauen morgen ist es da ! Mal schauen welche Ausführung. Gruss Gerd

Perfekt Job 👍👍

I did build it recently.

Is this the israli 109?

One of the best 109s that I've seen.

El weathering te quedo espectacular, ni mucho ni poco, en su justa medida...muy buen modelo para concurso

That's really nice......looks like it's seen a bit of life! Good video 👍🏻👏🏻👌🏻

Wow what a mean looking little buggar👍👍👍To me it looks as if you hit the thin line between too much and too little weathering spot on. What a beautiful kit and result. Thanks for showing and a great inspiration. Lars

Is this a good kit for a beginner?

Nice work 👍🏻

The weathering is so exaggerated that it looks more like an abandoned plane than an active duty one 😂

I will the same

Beautiful Phantom, love the Greek shcmes. Though I would have not put to much dark flory wash. I would have weathered a bit lighter.

,мессер, от ,эдуарда, это что - то...это сейчас лучшее предложение на рынке моделей...+ смоляные дополнения от ,эдуарда,...🎉

Отличная работа!!

Efcharisto...Hellas! For taking care of my beloved F4 Phantom. As an American sailor who loaded many a weapon on the F4S, and worked in the US Naval Air Detachment in Souda Bay, I must say that I love this video and especially when it comes from the Greek military. I can still smell the souvlaki cooking in the streets of Chania. Efcharisto poly!

Tamiya kits are really great, but most now are very old mouldings now, up to 40+ years old for most of the 1/72 1/48 air ranges the other brands are superior in the 2020's showing much more details and crispness of moulded detail over the circa 1980's mould tech of the entry level Tamiya ranges .

Przestań!!! Michał Anioł też nie był zadowolony ze swoich prac. Czy uznasz makietę za wystarczająco dobrą dopiero wtedy gdy okręt na zawołanie będzie się zanurzał i wynurzał? Jeżeli to jest taka sobie makieta, to nie pokazuj nam lapszych bo całkiem zwątpimy w swoje umiejętności! To tak jakby RONALDINHO GAUCHO powiedział "chyba mam słaby drybling"! Ty zasługujesz na 1.700.000 sub, a nie 1.700 Pozdrowienia z Polski

To świetna robota!!! Czasem trudno zorientować się w szczegółach korzystając ze sklepowego (internetoego) unboxingu. A jak wypadają one w porównaniu z wersją AZ z silnikiem?

Wreszcie ktoś, kto otworzył (pokazał) silnik!!! Ile razy widziałem starannie pomalowany i złoszowany silnik, a następnie zamknięty!!! Nie rozumiem tego. Dlaczego nie stosuje się wyrwań z jednej strony kokpitu żeby pokazać jego wnętrze (jeśli jest zwaloryzowane blaszkami lub 3D)?

I just discovered your channel. If you continue with content like this, I will subscribe. I wish you success.

Both are beautiful kits, naturally it depends from some factors, such as availability, price (very important for a lot of people!), and logically knowing your limits, Tamiya's one is for the average modeler, Eduard's for the more expert. And about rivets, don't forget that in this scale, teorically, they should be pratically invisible. The only complaint could be about the lack of pilots' figures, also if could be used the Preiser's box for dioramas.

Breathtaking review. Thanks.

Thank You👍 Nice comparison. It looks to me, as if Eduard has looked at the beautiful Tamiya kit, and thought? how can we improve it even more. Lets improve sharpnes, give it a even more smooth surface, and add some nice riveting and then treat it with the whole Eduard aftermarket package. I have both kits, and like the Tamiya for its easy and nice build which provides a very nice result. But i am sure the Eduard kit, with care, skills, and finesse will improve the final result into a small Master piece👌For the average modeler ,the Tamiya kit will provide a good result no doubt, where Eduard demands more skills and care to achieve the same, but the potential are far greater.

Cool review 🛩