Was a bit hesitant to post (started one week ago), since time is running out, but here goes. The kit, Airfix’s new Be2c augmented with some dedicated Eduard goodies which happened to be on discount
This is the second Airfix Be2c in this group build, so I will build the other option. As opposed to the aircraft shown on the box cover, this one was never near shooting down any baby killer:
See the funny sticks on the struts? Those are Le Prieur rockets; primitive fireworks which were succesfully used in France to shoot down balloons. An attempt was made to equip zeppelin-hunting nightfighters but no interception ever materialised. The Be2c had to be lucky to be in the right place (the blimps could outclimb them without even trying) and the rockets had an effective range shorter than its intended targets.
For a very interesting read on the early night fighters, I recommend this article: http://www.century-of-flight.net/Aviation%20history/airplane%20at%20war/nocturnal%20defence.htm