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Eduard Releases Bf 109K-4 Model Kit With PE, Masks, Six Liveries

Among Eduard’s September new releases is this ProfiPACK edition Bf 109K-4 model kit in 1/72 scale.

The Bf 109K-4 “Kurfürst” was the final mass‑produced 109 variant, entering service in late 1944 as a high‑altitude interceptor powered by the DB 605 DB/DC engine with MW 50 injection, which pushed its top speed to around 710 km/h (440 mph) at roughly 7,500 m. It carried a 30 mm MK 108 Motorkanone and two 13 mm MG 131 nose guns, and featured a pressurized cockpit, retractable tailwheel, and the taller Erla canopy, making it the fastest and most developed 109, though it arrived too late and in too few numbers to alter the air war.

The offering (70166) includes Eduard plastic parts, pre-painted PE parts, painting masks and Eduard decals with marking options for six aircraft.

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Eduard Releases Limited Edition, Dual Combo Bf 109K-4 Model Kit

Another new release this month from Eduard is a limited edition, dual combo “Kurfürst” Bf 109K-4 model kit in 1/72 scale.

The Bf 109K-4, known as the “Kurfürst”, was the final production variant of the iconic German World War II fighter, entering service in late 1944 as the Luftwaffe’s most refined Bf 109 model. Powered by a Daimler-Benz DB 605D engine producing up to 2,000 horsepower with MW 50 injection, it achieved top speeds of around 690-710 km/h (429-440 mph) at high altitudes like 7,400-7,500 meters, offering superior climb rates, acceleration, and agility over earlier 109s. Armament typically included one 30 mm MK 108 cannon with 65 rounds and two 13 mm MG 131 machine guns with 300 rounds each, all nose-mounted for precise firing, while its design prioritized ease of maintenance with quick-access panels. Though optimized for high-altitude interception and bomber defense, its aging airframe limited top-speed handling compared to some Allied foes.

Eduard’s new release (2155) includes Eduard plastic parts, pre-painted PE parts, painting masks, and Eduard decals for nine aircraft.

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