Molders 109f2

[DsrtRat]

I am currently working on a painting of Werner Molders' 109f2 from the russian front. With regards to the tail markings, does this color plate correctly represent his airplane? I count 31 bars and the number "100". Is this correct?

http://www.hunt101.com/?p=352258&c=500&z=1

[Jim P.]

Can't access the plate, but by the description sounds like your 'doing' Guenther Luetow's machine, not Moelders. Luetzow led JG 51 for a short time after the Kommodore Beckh was wounded.

[Don Pearson]

DsrtRat,

Without any intended rudeness, I suggest you refer back to the thread you initiated a few weeks back for the answer to this query. The color plate you have posted from the Squadron/Signal "Messerschmitt Bf109 in action" has errors even compared to the photo caption on page 8 (and again as pointed out by Jim, the aircraft belonged to Lützow). Photos of Mölder's rudders can be found in many publications, if you want scans contact me directly

Don

[DsrtRat]

Thanks for the info guys. Don, in your opinion, are Mark Stylings plates correct in their depiction of Molders' paint schemes?

[Don Pearson]

While not offering an opinion on the accuracy of the profiles, do note that all three are captioned to indicate aircraft NOT flown on the eastern front. My question to you is why use a painting as a reference source for a painting of your own when photos exist of the subject matter?

[DsrtRat]

My only problem with using a photo is getting the colours correct as most are black and white.