Colin M's BF110 , Eduard 1:72

[colin m]

OK, well I don't actually have my grubby little mits on the kit as yet, but it is winging its way to me. Well I hope so.
I did try to look for something Italian, but finding a kit was proving difficult then I came across this.




What caught my attention was, one of the options included in this kit is for a Bf110, shot down during the Battle of Britain. Here is 2N AP having just been shot down by a Spitfire from 602 squadron. Both occupants of the 110 were captured unhurt.



And below is Eduard's offering. The paint looks interesting.


Well, sit and wait now. Hang on, I've got a Chipmunk to finish...……...

[tr1ckey66]

I love Eduard - detailed kits with precise parts. Love a Bf 110 too so I’ll be watching this one. I like that both C and D versions can be built from the same kit (don’t always get that in the bigger scales).
The scheme you’ve chosen looks interesting too, mottling in 1/72 is not the easiest of tasks but I’m sure you’re more than up to the task.
Good luck with the build
Paul

[KarlW]

I nearly bought a 1/48 one of these from Eduard to participate in this GB, but too much going on already. Might still just buy one though, just in case........

[colin m]

I love Eduard - detailed kits with precise parts

I particularly like these profipacks. Photo etch and masks, just add glue and paint and you're done.

[colin m]

Well, fashionably late, yet again. Finally, I've made a start.

Below is just an example of the nice surface detail provided by Eduard.



I've stuck a few bits together. I'm trying to prime as many bits as possible in one sitting as I find cleaning Ab's a bit boring.


Primed and painted.


The little 1:72 cockpit scrubs up nicely. Photo etch all provided in the kit. I haven't gone mad on the detail and weathering. It's 1:72, even with a large canopy, at this scale, not much will be obvious.


The fuselage is now all sealed up and what a nice fit it is.


I've actually got a bit of leave coming up so I might actually, get a bit more done. No promises though.

[stona]

Nice choice. I think you've already found the only photograph of the aircraft lying in a Sussex field.

The pilot, Obltn Urban Schlaffer was Staffelkapitan, of 9./ZG 76. His wireless operator/gunner was Ogefr Franz Obser.

[papa 695]

You may be late, but it’s a cracking start Colin.

[dave]

good start, glad your doing 2N AP, as i am planning MC A8, i chickened out and went for the "standard" splinter camouflage

[stona]

good start, glad your doing 2N AP, as i am planning MC A8, i chickened out and went for the "standard" splinter camouflage

That would have a shark mouth to deal with though

I've got some photos of this aircraft after it came down on Little Butts Farm... somewhere.

[dave]

That would have a shark mouth to deal with though :smiling3:

I've got some photos of this aircraft after it came down on Little Butts Farm... somewhere.

That Is the hitch in my plan, I have the photo, will no will butt out of Colins thread

[colin m]

I think you've already found the only photograph of the aircraft lying in a Sussex field

Yes, but I'm a little confused. The upper surfaces appear to be quite light, almost faded. Not that I know much about German aircraft, but I'm only familiar with the Dark green type of upper surface camouflage.

good start, glad your doing 2N AP, as i am planning MC A8, i chickened out and went for the "standard" splinter camouflage

There's a bit of a problem with 2N AP. I can't get any MRP, everywhere is out of stock, so it looks like I'll be resorting to acrylics. Not the best for mottling in this scale.

Well, I've stuck a few more bits together. It's a nicely fitting kit. But like most good kits, any paint on mating surfaces can cause problems.



I've never built a 110 before, not even in round 1, as a lad. But I do think the 110 has nice sleek look about it. I think I might be having a look at a larger scale in the future.


Next, I'll tackle the greenhouse. I don't think there's any advantage to 'kleering' the canopy parts, the picture might not show it, but they are just about perfect - nice job Eduard.
So, masking this little lot - not to worry, it's a profi-pack, so Eduard include pre cut masks - a very nice and very welcome touch.

[stona]

What colours do the instructions reckon this aircraft was in?

I would suspect an RLM 71/02 splinter scheme and the undersides definitely in RLM 65. There is clearly some heavy mottling applied to the sides to tone them down, probably in RLM 02 as well. I've seen models done in RLM 74/75, or something that looks a lot like that, but it seems very early for that to be the case.

[colin m]

What colours do the instructions reckon this aircraft was in?

I would suspect an RLM 71/02 splinter scheme and the undersides definitely in RLM 65. There is clearly some heavy mottling applied to the sides to tone them down, probably in RLM 02 as well. I've seen models done in RLM 74/75, or something that looks a lot like that, but it seems very early for that to be the case.

Spot on Steve. I know I shouldn't be swayed by the painting plan provided by Eduard, but the upper surfaces look very faded. I think the problem is RLM02 looks quite 'Grey' in the instructions, but actually, it's green in reality.

[colin m]

At last a wet Sunday. I needed this day, no gardening (ours or the daughters) no washing cars, errr, no, nothing, except a chance to get to the bench a do a bit.

Although, I haven't been idle these last few days. We built a new BBQ area complete with lights etc. So the below is where we now spend most of our time on nice evenings.


Anyway, the distraction is out of the way and the 110 has had some attention. All ready for primer, complete with a few photo etch aerials.


This might be a bit different. I'm using light grey primer underneath, and black on top.



Why ? Well, the underside is a very light blue, but the upper surfaces are darker. So I just thought I have a go.

A touch of blue. The picture doesn't show it but the finish is a bit patchy in places, just the effect I was after.



Quite where the mottling starts isn't so clear. I imagine as we're talking mottling, there must be great scope for a bit of artistic license.


Well, that coat has had about 30 minutes to dry, I might as well crack on.

[tr1ckey66]

Beautiful mottling. The 110 looks fabulous. And I understand today is something of a special anniversary for this bird. Shot down on this day in 1940.
Garden looks nice BTW!

Cheers
Paul