Exclusive FIRST BUILD of the Beacon Models Messerschmitt Bf109E-4! Build & Review

Beacon Models are a new manufacturer who are almost ready to release their first kits. Join me in this video as I build an exclusive pre-production sample of their new Messerschmitt Bf109E-4.
As this kit is pre-production, some of the errors shown here may not be featured in the final sales version of the kit. Items depicted in the video may not be indicative of final versions of the model.
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[@beacon_models]

This is an excellent build that I think shows the full potential of this kit especially for brush painting! Well done! Just to elaborate on what you mentioned, the alignment issue (and minor flash) has been completely solved with the re-cutting of the tool. The new test builds went together very well and we're now proceeding with the tooling for the clear canopies and Supermarine Spitfire. Once these first two kits are released we plan to follow with the next two - an He111 and Bolton Paul Defiant!

[@ModelMinutes]

Awesome, thank you!

[@bernsmaga]

Amazing kit! Good luck on the designing!

[@Kickback-dm7zt]

@@ModelMinutes got a free kit only last week with latest issue of "model aircraft magazine".

[@brunocalico]

5 star diorama. Congratulations.

[@ModelMinutes]

thanks!

[@markfrommontana]

The BF 109 looks pretty darn good for a pre production model, but what really impresses me is that little pilot.. sorry, I'm always on the lookout for nifty military figures and to see a well done pilot in 1/144 is super. Great job on the painting Matt!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks very much!

[@joesanchez979]

You not only painted the messersmitt but then you whent an extra mile with a nice backdrop 👍👍👍

[@ModelMinutes]

thanks! Yes, i thought it would make a fun little diorama :D

[@Alpvagabund]

I’ll have to pick one of these up some time!!Great video!!!

[@ModelMinutes]

awesome!

[@wadejustanamerican1201]

Great stuff. Can't wait, already pre-ordered a set.

[@ModelMinutes]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@crazylocha2515]

Was worth the wait. Thanks Matt and Beacon Models. Like those extras from the website, very nice touch 👍🍀

[@ModelMinutes]

Glad you like them!

[@beacon_models]

Thank you! I am working on images so that you can see what the extras are on the website, as always so many jobs to do haha!

[@kurtb1706]

A little tip: Use the oil paints on a matt surface, then they will stick better. Otherwise, the plane turned out great, as always.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks for the tip! I thought the gloss would help the wash run into the panel lines but I may well try a matt surface next time

[@bobgibb2781]

Anyone remember the range of WW1 fighter kits that came free inside Kellogg's cereal packets ?

[@ModelMinutes]

that's interesting!

[@Neontrifle]

I think these would be great to collect and build a fleet for a great display especially where space is of a premium as it is at my home. Thanks for the video.

[@beacon_models]

That was what we thought when designing the range, and it's why there will be many marking schemes available. You'll be able to build an entire squadron, if that's what you want :D!

[@ModelMinutes]

That's a great idea!

[@benkendall7489]

Incredibly impressed by these kits, especially from such a good pricepoint and a small UK business :D Really looking forward to when they become available, hope it's soon!!

[@ModelMinutes]

Yes, I believe that Beacon Models are in the final stages of getting these kits out to their pre-order purchasers

[@josephelsdon9886]

Great video Matt!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@georgebrown6540]

Great build and video, thanks for sharing.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks for watching!

[@Vespa_adventures]

Good job! And a great video as always.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks very much!

[@ShuttleFactoryScaleModels]

Amazing work Matt on this 1/144 scale BF-109 & diorama. Also well done for bursh painting the model as well. It was great seeing you using your trusty paint brushes again. Hope we get to see you make the Beacon Models Spitfire or Hawker Hurricane next!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thank you very much! Yes, I'm looking forward to getting the spitfire! I think the next models Beacon want to do are the Defiant and He111 . . . I imagine the Hurricane will follow if there is interest

[@ShuttleFactoryScaleModels]

@@ModelMinutes you imagine so.......one can't make a series of The Battle Of Britian aircraft without the Hawker Hurricane. Hopefully we will see more releases from them. And get a few of thier kits too 😁

[@Aardvarkdk1]

Quite good, Matt, dispite the tiny scale. Keep up the good work :)

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks, will do!

[@modelmagic9930]

I never thought that Matt would have a 'musical number' in a video

[@ModelMinutes]

lol

[@pvt.potato1943]

Can't wait till they release here!

[@ModelMinutes]

:D

[@HelixRsix]

Cool little plane and nice build turned out really nicely for such a small plane 👍

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks a lot!

[@thekeithfulbarrums]

Nice build! I don’t think I’d be able to paint a model this size with my fat clumsy fingers.

[@ModelMinutes]

it did present some challenges due to it's small size, thanks for watching!

[@diaoaowksjakaoalqknsnssjaklas]

This looks like a build I could do! Definitely looks like a 1:90 - 1:100 scale kit

[@ModelMinutes]

:D

[@bernsmaga]

you make everything look easy Matt! I am building a revell 1/144 scale eurofighter bronze tiger and you should see the amount of decals. im really not enjoying it. do you think i should quit it or just push through to the end? :D

[@ModelMinutes]

There's no harm in getting to a stage you're happy to finish at, or popping it in a box and coming back to it at a later date - I do that all the time and find that i'm able to solve problems that I didn't think I could originally

[@bernsmaga]

@@ModelMinutes ok thx for the tip!

[@moritzengler9335]

Very nice looking little model. I really like the look of round base. The possibility of building a diorama without it taking up a lot of shelf space makes me want to get one. I'm just wondering if really all the parts for other versions are included as they are sold seperatly on their website.

[@beacon_models]

The parts are all in the boxes the same plastic frame, the only difference between the boxes are the decals included and the instructions with paint schemes etc. This is just a decision we made to make the products more fun for kit collectors. However you could build a tropical E-7 using the parts in the E-1 box if you wanted, as long as you had the decals you wanted to use (whether from us or another company :) .)

[@moritzengler9335]

Thanks for the Info. That is great way of handeling it.

[@ModelMinutes]

:D

[@yasirwaqar-et2dr]

I love the diorama

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@Test-jn7wh]

Yes

[@ModelMinutes]

indeed

[@christopher5723]

Looks as good as the airfix 109s in 1/72

[@ModelMinutes]

It is quite an impressive kit, i'm looking forward to when the production samples are out :)

[@Captain-Nostromo]

I want One 😀

[@ModelMinutes]

hopefully not too long until they are ready for release

[@lxtechmangood9503]

That aerial pole looks a tad long/tall. But all in all a good model from I can see.

[@ModelMinutes]

thanks :D

[@bugler75]

Perfect for large scale dioramas 😊 Are they considering making more Cold War era aircraft?

[@ModelMinutes]

I don't think they have cold war era models planned at the moment, but maybe in the future

[@bugler75]

@@ModelMinutes hopefully 😊

[@beacon_models]

Definitely one day, we're currently trying to work out the best way to to staggered releases within collections from different eras - but we're going to finish the ten Battle of Britain aircraft first.

[@bugler75]

@@beacon_models Thanks for your response 😊 I like to create dioramas but they’ve been in 1/48 and 1/72 and you can imagine the space they take up. 1/144 would be great for airbases, I’m imagining RAF Germany, USAF Europe etc 😁 All the best with your products, I’ll be keeping an eye out 👍🏼 Ian

[@beacon_models]

@@bugler75 this is certainly a great scale for dioramas and we're going to try to make sure there are some interesting accessories available to download and print at home that could never otherwise be made in plastic.

[@joesanchez979]

I'm building the same plane

[@ModelMinutes]

which manufacturer?

[@aapposchwartz9216]

I have it in 1/72 and it is very small compared to a eurofighter typhoon

[@ModelMinutes]

Yes, most ww2 fighters are tiny compared to their modern day counterparts (edit - but i was more referring to how the kit looks much bigger given the level of detail, and it could be mistaken for 1/48 scale rather than 1/144)

[@tylergates772]

Do they sell to the US? I see no pricing in dollars on their site.

[@ModelMinutes]

I believe they have US postage but might be worth sending them an email to confirm

[@beacon_models]

We do, yes! The website should have regional currencies displayed, unless there's an error. I'll look into it.

[@calibear569]

It's CaliBear not Calibear. 😜

[@ModelMinutes]

Apologies, I'll fix it for the next one

[@calibear569]

@@ModelMinutes No problem. I'm also 100% jealous about how You casually and fast paint the figures. I'm working on my third diorama (and fifth project at all) and I can't finish it because I'm constantly unhappy about how I paint the figs and fix them. Luckily I've started some more projects too. 🙂 How one can snap out of the vicious circle of constant improvements? 😭

[@ModelMinutes]

@@calibear569 well, I do speed up the footage 😂 the figure was probably a good 30-45 minutes of work tbh. But it is practice, the more you do the quicker you’ll get

[@ivanov9245]

I have a question about your 3d printer, is it resin?

[@ModelMinutes]

it is indeed

[@MacMcCaskill]

2 for £15 did you say?

[@ModelMinutes]

oh yes - that's the pre-order price

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Mate - please send me (a link to) your logo - I want to print one out for my modeling pad. Cheers

[@ModelMinutes]

Are you on my discord? Probably the best place to get a higher-res version if you ping me on there

[@PanzermansBunker]

Product endorsement is a slippery slope....guard one's integrity.

[@ModelMinutes]

I genuinely think this is a good product and have tried to be objective with the shortcomings of the model. Just because I receive products for free to review doesn’t mean I have to give them a good one…

[@thomasbell6655]

With respect, everyone to their own BUT....I'd never bother with a kit so small .....I simply wouldn't have the enthusiasm to make such a miserable kit.

[@ModelMinutes]

small = miserable? What an interesting opinion You'll hate it when I bust out my T gauge trains