Rumanian Emil

This is the second Matchbox 1/72 Messerschmitt 109E that I've built. The very first one was inspired; back in 1982, I was dared by a classmate (Glenn Imbang I think) to do a model over the weekend. And did a kit I did. Saving up a measly P20 for a short trip to SM Shoemart Cubao, where stacks of the classic Matchbox kits were to be found. I have to admit, though it took me 24 hours to build AND paint, a pretty JG27 plane in desert camouflage was the result.

In 2002, after a trip to the swap meet, I dared myself to do it again. And here we are! But now, I did the Rumanian option. By the way, that's my wife's hair as a radio wire! Thanks hon!