July 06, 2026

Preview: Kotare's 1/32 Bf 109E-4 appears on our radar!

We have information on Kotare's new Bf 109E-4 kit in 1/32nd scale. First details & info on the "lucky 20" draw are all in our preview...

Preview: Kotare's 1/32 Bf 109E-4 appears on our radar!

Bf 109E-4
From Kotare
Kit No. #K32024
1/32nd scale
Marking choices: Three marking choices included in the box
Estimated Price: US$109
Good news today: We got the news of Kotare's new-tooled 1/32 Bf 109E4 coming soon and in development, to many appreciative modellers (& those that say, "Not another Messerschmitt").

Kotare has used notable "experten" like Lynn Ritger, who has devoted much time to the new kit's development. Not only in the model but also in the colour schemes & other parts of the package. 

But making a kit on such a popular kite can be nerve-wracking for the company making the kit. They will look for these options amongst their priorities:

OPTION 1 AND BOX TOP ART
A machine that can be accurately depicted without that symbol that causes so much controversy!
 
OPTION 2
Many modellers dislike spraying Luftwaffe mottling schemes. This aircraft will have a nice clean splinter camouflage pattern with the high demarcation RLM 65.
 
OPTION 3
In contrast, many modellers LOVE spraying mottle, so this option will have an aesthetic scheme and an interesting backstory.
 
OPTION 4
Continuing the Kotare policy of community engagement, option 4 will be chosen by pre-order customers (see below).  
 
THE ‘KOTARE FIRST 500’  - the T2 test shot build draw 
Previously, in the 20 pc Hurricane kit pre-order winner draw, the customers had fun with the second batch of test shot sample parts from that upcoming kit set. Kotare appreciated their efforts to build the kit quickly & send in corrections & suggestions. The same process will see a random draw to find 20 pre-order customers from the Bf 109E Kotare First 500 who will be given the same opportunity.  
 
Colour scheme input 
For Option 4, members of the Kotare First 500 will be able to make suggestions, create a shortlist, and then vote in a poll to choose the final markings option. Kotare want to give their biggest fans a say in what they want to see in this latest offering. 


Pre-orders will open soon on Kotare's 1/32nd-scale Bf 109E-4. More information will be released soon. Check out the product link on their website for more information on all of their kits...