Bob_C Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 It’s been a while since I last posted anything new so here is one I recently completed while in ‘lock down’. It’s the Revell/Monogram 1:48 Bf110/G2 the plastic dating from 1994. I’ve had this kit hanging around for quite a while now but being 1:48 and having little display space left I have been putting it off. Well, I thought I’d build it and find a home for it later. I’m glad I did as it was a very enjoyable build. The fit is excellent, the level of detail to me at least is good, surface detail is nicely engraved but does vary a bit - disappearing in some places under a single coat of paint. (I know a lot is written about deep panel lines (Airfix come in for some criticism) but personally I prefer them a bit heavier. The new Airfix1:72 kits for instance have what is probably overscale panel lines but with a nice wash/shading do give a great looking result. Probably not accurate but I think the visual effect is better.) Anyway, upper surfaces and mottle effect is done with Gunze acrylics – excellent paint. The undersides I tried to use a new pot of Humbrol 247 (RLM76) – Couldn’t get it to spray at all - constantly blocking the nozzle. So I mixed my own with a cocktail of Tamiya blues and greys. Not ideal but OK. One strange feature of the finished kit is the amount of camber on the main wheels – it looks a bit too much to me but I’m sure its accurate. All in all a recommended kit. Enjoy the photos. Cheers, Bob 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Lovley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces High Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Oooh, that's great! Very nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Great job on the 110, like the mottling. I add a little water and w.u.liquid to Humbrol paints for my brush painting ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Lovely build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Unusuallt colourful Bf 110 G, excellent build and finish. This photo of a G-4 seems to verify the mainwheel camber. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_C Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Thanks for the photo Joachim, yes, that really does confirm the mainwheel camber! Cheers, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 great build 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Very nice 110. I always hate wheels that have any camber on, trying to sand a flat so they sit right on the completed model is never find fun, even less so if the attachment isn't very positive. I'm still using Humbrol enamels because I have quite a few left, but they are so inconsistent, I got fed up of paying for what sometimes isn't of much use, so I don't buy them any more and use Colour Coats for my enamels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Lovely build of a kit I always I’ve always had a hankering for. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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