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ModelTech ME109 PSS
by Klaus Weiss
reviewed April 1996
Heathcote
Soaring League
Flying
The Me109 flies much like its predecessor, the
Model Tech P51 Mustang, but to my eye looks a little more
appealing. (Could be due to my heritage.) Only a couple of
initial flights were undertaken on the day, due to deadlines and
other commitments, but the signs are all there for a no nonsense
PSS model. The flight performance is rock steady with no vices
at all. The Me109 would pose no difficulties to anyone who has
flown aileron models and it flew hands off into the lift for
half a minute of so. Diving passes along the face of the slope
are of great spectator value and a slow roll at the end looks
terrific. The Me109 performed all the basic manoeuvres I put it
through with ease. It is quite light at 830gm and would benefit
from some ballast on windier days.
On the day of the test flight it was only
blowing around 8-10 knots (18kph) and the conditions were ideal
for the Messerschmitt. This model is easy to fly and land and
will provide many hours of fun. A little care should be taken
when landing as this is a low wing model and the built up balsa
wing will not take the knocks that a foam core wing would
absorb. I am very pleased with the appearance and performance of
the Me109. It does what it has been designed for and it wouldn't
surprise me to see Model Tech produce a version for power, just
as they did with their Mustang. Now if only I can get rid of all
those models diving at me, I could have a peaceful
session.
Model available from Kelletts Hobbies, 335
MacQuarie St. Liverpool N.S.W. 2170.
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