The 1/5 scale Dave Platt Me-109 was a game changer. A model of this type arrived at our local in 1980 and it seemed huge compared to the 60 size warbirds were were flying. This 109 was powered by a OS 90 glow engine.
The plans are not sold separately though one can find used copies or a pdf on the web.
Belair Kit Cutters in the UK handle the Dave Platt line of short kits.
The plans feature all wood construction. There are many build threads on the web, gas, glow and electric powered, just google Dave Platt ME109. Flying qualities are said to be good.
In 1960, I began aeromodelling at the age of 6 and that led to a lifetime of aviation reading and research for aeromodelling subjects with a strong interest in warbirds and unique aviation personalities. I've been fortunate to be attend EAA Airventure Oshkosh many times, Gathering of Legends at Duxford UK, in 2015, the Gathering of Mustangs and Legends in 2007 as well as many other aviation events. A highlight was a demo ride with the late Bob Hoover in the Shrike Commander at the 1984 Maple Leaf International Airshow at Gimli, Manitoba. Now retired from full time work, I do aeromodelling and aviation research full time when not visiting my two grandsons, Lennox and Edison! I'm also on Facebook as Kpk Warbirds.
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