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Neglected WW2 German Plane

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Norman Lever - 05 Jul 2004 13:53 GMT
I've seen dozens of Bf109's 262's Komets, FW190's and He111's, Ju88's and a
few Ju87's (less, though), but I'm struggling to find a 1/48 scale Bf110. I
saw a Revell one on their web page (although there's no picture of the kit).

Anyone know of a Bf110 kit in that scale that's good, well detailed, well
fitting and a straightforward build?

Thanks.
Matt Bacon - 05 Jul 2004 14:17 GMT
On 5/7/04 1:53 pm, in article ccbj0d$rgc$2@perki.connect.com.au, "Norman
Lever" <reply_online@this.newsgroup.only> wrote:

> I've seen dozens of Bf109's 262's Komets, FW190's and He111's, Ju88's and a
> few Ju87's (less, though), but I'm struggling to find a 1/48 scale Bf110. I
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>
> Thanks.

Revell/Revell-Monogram/Promodeler seems to be well thought of and should be
easily available. Comes in at least two different versions. Brett Green's
Osprey book "Modelling the Messerschmitt Bf110" (recently-published) is
probably the bible on the subject.

Best regards,
Matt
Dave and Kim - 05 Jul 2004 14:22 GMT
Well  Pro-Modeler does the BF110G-4 and Monogram and Revell do a G-2 (one a
special issue with resin nose included), I think ROG does the G-2 as well,
all are based on the same molds and are very detailed and nice fitting kits.
Fujimi has the D and E which is a nice kit but needs help in the cockpit.
Cheers Dave
> I've seen dozens of Bf109's 262's Komets, FW190's and He111's, Ju88's and a
> few Ju87's (less, though), but I'm struggling to find a 1/48 scale Bf110. I
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>
> Thanks.
Tom Cervo - 05 Jul 2004 14:31 GMT
Since the original post has been dealt with--anyone think the subject line was
meant to be a joke?
Since you can find more models of Luftwaffe '46 planes--which never left the
drawing board--than models of other planes which actually had significant
combat careers.
steve gallacci - 05 Jul 2004 16:50 GMT
> I've seen dozens of Bf109's 262's Komets, FW190's and He111's, Ju88's and a
> few Ju87's (less, though), but I'm struggling to find a 1/48 scale Bf110. I
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>
> Thanks.

Not entirely a fair assessment of types being modeled. True, there are
seemingly a zillion '109s out there, but only two current Fw190 series
in 1/48 (Tamiya and DML), and only single molds (though various
producers) for the Ju88 and He111. The Bf110G is a good current kit, and
though a bit old and inaccurate, the Fujimi '110C is still a tidy kit.
KLawr63125 - 05 Jul 2004 17:21 GMT
The Fujimi kit of the Me.110C/D with Italian and German markings is available
from us under the Astrokit brand.  You can buy a PE set for the cockpit to
detail it.  Thanks and

Best Regards,

Ken   www.pacmodels.com
William H. Shuey - 05 Jul 2004 17:47 GMT
> The Fujimi kit of the Me.110C/D with Italian and German markings is available
> from us under the Astrokit brand.  You can buy a PE set for the cockpit to
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>
> Ken   www.pacmodels.com

Squadron/True Details also did a very nice resin cockpit set for the
Fujima Bf-110C/D/E  kits. I hear people say there are inaccuracies in
the Fujima kit but I have built one and it sure looks like the photos of
the real bird.

                            Bill Shuey
e - 05 Jul 2004 18:20 GMT
>I've seen dozens of Bf109's 262's Komets, FW190's and He111's, Ju88's and a
>few Ju87's (less, though), but I'm struggling to find a 1/48 scale Bf110. I
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>
>Thanks.

i haven't built it yet, but my promodeler looks really good.
as long as the fit is ok, it should be a nice oob build.
Keeper - 06 Jul 2004 12:41 GMT
>>Anyone know of a Bf110 kit in that scale that's good, well detailed, well
>>fitting and a straightforward build?

If you're interested in the earlier Bf-110 C/D/E you'll want to get the Fujimi
or Astrokit model. While it doesn't have the detailing of some of today's kits,
it's a decent model.

If you want the Bf-110 G (more bulbuous nacelles and spinners) you'll need the
Revell or Monogram rendition. A lovely kit, you can get the G-4 nightfighter
with radar antenna or the G-2 fighter version. What the hell, build all of
them!

hth

The Keeper (of too much crap)
Azzz1588 - 06 Jul 2004 15:19 GMT
>If you want the Bf-110 G (more bulbuous nacelles and spinners) you'll need
>the
>Revell or Monogram rendition.

You can also try and find the Mauve 110 G 4 and try that
lots of parts added to the original fujimi kit, and very nice
decals for Martin Drews A/C Also has the smaller central
radar array.The build up pic on the box is impressive.
(new nose, tail, canopy, white metal prop baldes,
nacelle bulges, LOT's of pe, other white metal, and wire :)
Looks like a royal pain to build, but got to give them credit
Mauve tried hard. The original $150 list price did kill it. I got
mine for $75. I have no idea what they go for now.

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