SimonL Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Bf 110C-4 AX772, 1426 Flight RAF built for the Messerschmitt Bf 110 STGB . My first Group Build, and my first finished model for 2015. I have never built a German aircraft before, but a photo of a captured Bf110C-4 tickled my fancy. The aircraft is Bf 110C-4 AX772. This was originally a Luftwaffe reconnaissance machine brought down near Goodwood in July 1940. It was then repaired at RAE Farnborough, tested and eventually found its way to 1426 Flight RAF, the unit responsible for evaluating and demonstrating captured enemy aircraft. It would appear to have been painted in a couple of different schemes. I chose the later ocean grey/dark green over yellow colour scheme, which looks rather striking to me. Build thread can be found here. Brush painted with Tamiya acrylics with a final matt coat of Italeri Flat Acryl. Made grubby with the application of water-colours. Thanks to Dave for the reference photos and everyone else for the supportive and helpful comments - it really helped getting my modelling mojo back. Thanks for looking. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I really like that! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commontsar Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I really like the captured scheme. The captured Fiat Cr42 for example is really lovely. Great end result though, be proud of yourself. Maybe build some more captured German stuff too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 It looks really good. For some reason I have two Airfix 110s in my stash (I build only RAF WW2), one of them is going to done like yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 I am now thinking of doing a Bf109 in a captured scheme, if I can find the appropriate decals in my spares bank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mop Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 That looks really good. Love it! The book "Wings of the Luftwaffe" by Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown is a great read and also has pictures and references to the German planes he flew which had usually had RAF markings applied (I have an Arado Ar234 jet bomber lined up for one of "his" planes ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 A nice take on the subject! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivers3162 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Very nice! Don't think I've ever seen one painted in RAF colours before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commontsar Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I am now thinking of doing a Bf109 in a captured scheme, if I can find the appropriate decals in my spares bank! If you're ever feeling really adventurous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trot5ky Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Nice - interesting subject too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Very unique build Simon, nice choice of subject and fine finished product. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Great build and finish Simon and a very interesting take on the 110. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Really cool build, looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wooksta V2.0 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Nice! I've a built Bv 141B that's intended to go in a similar scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Now that is unusual - very nice. Cheers, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 If you're ever feeling really adventurous Or one of the wavy line Ju88s! Turned out nicely Simon, I must get on with mine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixup_1 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Great build, fantastic finish, great piece of history captured. Thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Thanks everyone for all the kind comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Looks great and so unusual in this scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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