AZ Model – AZ7889 – Bf 109C “Caesar” “War is Coming”

Description:

The Messerschmitt Bf 109C “Caesar” was the next evolutionary step in the early development of the Bf 109 fighter line, introduced in the late 1930s. It retained the Junkers Jumo 210G engine with direct fuel injection, producing about 700 horsepower, an improvement over previous versions. One of the most significant upgrades in the Bf 109C was its increased armament: typically four 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns — two mounted above the engine and one in each wing — offering much better firepower compared to the earlier A and B variants.

The Bf 109C was primarily used by the Luftwaffe in the pre-World War II period during peacetime operations and military build-up. Although it saw relatively limited service once the war began (with newer versions like the Bf 109D and Bf 109E quickly surpassing it), the “Caesar” model was critical in testing and refining the Bf 109’s structural and performance characteristics. It also helped establish the Bf 109’s reputation for excellent speed, climb rate, and agility — qualities that would define the type throughout its long service life. In operational use, the Bf 109C demonstrated the value of combining high speed and heavy armament in a compact airframe, influencing fighter design philosophies across the world.

Kit offers three German markings dated prior de WWII.