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This page has few hints and articles about plastic models and papers ones
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Paper modeling is not very popular in U.S.A or Canada, however it's a big deal all over Europe.I was building paper models for about five years now, and my collection includes about 24 models.First I started to build plastic ones, but after short time I become bored of them, so I started making paper ones. If you don't have much experience in any kind of modeling, it's better to not try this kind, because you can be disapointed in your results. There are not many stores for you modelers to buy this great planes but you can order them through the internet.
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HINTS
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The most Important thing to remember about this hobby is to take your time. Never rush with your project and don't try to finish it as quick as you can. Many people are just trying to see their model developed in a couple days, but that is not the point of this hobby. If you put more hours into your model your results will be astonishingIf you have any questions don't hezitate to ask, just e-mail me and I will try to answer as many questions as possible.
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History of Messerschmitt 109
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The Bf 109 was the standard Luftwaffe day fighter throughout most of 1944-45. The Gustav (G) model was introduced on spring of 1942. It was inferior to the Fw 190 in many ways, particualrly in terms of its armament. Although the plane had a very limited ground attack capability, it was pressed into that role in France on occasion. The bf 109 was a nimble, fragile aircraft that was outclassed by the P-51D (In American opinion not mine). The Mustang, in particular, could turn inside the Bf 109, and outrun the G model. The Messerschmitt proved to be a little faster than the more rugged Mustang. The 109 stayed in service long past its prime simply because there was no replacement available for the Luftwaffe Jagdgesschwader. As a bomber interceptor, the Bf 109 was a failure. Its light armament made it difficult to shoot B-17s down especially in a head-on pass. The Bf 109s fragile construction also made it vulnerable to the massed firepower of the American bomber formations. Still, with little else to rely on, the Germans pressed their Bf 109 groups into action again Allied bombers. To beef-up their firepower, 109s occasionally carried external gun packs, usually 20mm or 30mm cannon, in wing gondolas. These extra guns helped considerably against bombers, but degraded the performance of the plane so seriously that they were easy prey for escorting Allied Mustangs and Thunderbolts. They also carried the Gr. 21 rocket mortar, but again the tubes carried under the wing impacted performance. Messerschmitt was much faster than the American Mustang and British Spitfire, with maximum speed of 452 mph (K) model. This is one of my favorite WWII airplanes.
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