DB601 A/N Engine for Bf110C/D/E - Brassin Resin Accessory for Eduard Kit

[Paul A H]

DB601 A/N Engine for Bf110C/D/E- Brassin Resin Accessory for Eduard Kit

1:72 Eduard

Eduard seem to be on a roll with their new range of high-quality resin accessories. Having already produced a superbly detailed resin DB601 A/N in 1:48 scale to complement their magnificent range of Messerschmitt Bf109s, it should come as no surprise that Eduard have chosen to scale the engine down to 1:72 scale for their equally excellent Messerschmitt Bf110 kits.

The set arrives packed into a sturdy plastic blister pack, protected by a piece of thick grey foam. Helpfully the two halves haven’t been heat sealed together, so once you have removed the sticky tape that holds the pack together, you can open it without flinging the parts all over your living room (or wherever you build your models). The resin parts are cast in two shades of grey and are accompanied by a small fret of photo etched parts.

The largest part of the set is the resin engine block. This is extraordinarily well-detailed and beautifully cast to boot. The radiator unit and the supercharger are separately cast parts, but other than adding then to the main block, there is very little construction to do. Eduard suggest you should add some fine wire to represent various hydraulic hoses, but you’ll need to provide this yourself. In order to fit the engine to the kit you’ll need to use the resin engine mounts and firewall provided, as well as cutting away part of the plastic engine cowling and part of the wing.

Replacement resin cowlings are provided and they are beautifully thin and superbly well cast. Two different types of exhaust are provided, so make sure you use the correct versions for the aircraft you are building. All of the parts will benefit from careful removal from the casting blocks, but if you take your time then you will be rewarded with a superb finishing touch for your model.

Conclusion

If you want to build a Bf110 in 1:72, then the Eduard kit should be on your shopping list. It is quite simply streets ahead of the competition. There is always room for improvement, however, and if you want to build your kit with one of the engines on show, then this fantastic set will be an essential purchase. Recommended.

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