Bf 110G-2 Revell 1/48
After about ten years since I started working on this model, I would like to present you this model!
I wouldn't say much about the model, it is already well known to everyone. A very good model of Revell, but the appearance of the new Eduard's 110 overshadowed it. As far as I remember, the fit is decent, but not great. The details are really beautiful, especially the cockpit. Revell decals are standard excellent, but I must say that they are still a bit thicker. Gunze's chemistry failed to neutralize transparent film. From the some extra touches, here ad there the panels are overlapped and the exhaust pipes are hollowed in.
Painting with Model Master enamel authentic colors (the first time for me) and I'm really pleasantly surprised by how easy they are to spray (for classic enamels)! And their colors are just to my taste! The weathering was done using a stencil for the effect of marbling (more precisely, granite ;D), wooden watercolor crayons, pigments, tamiya washes, silver pencil and small chipping done with a fine brush. Stencils for the marble effect are very practical, but it is still desirable to adjust them with your own hands, so to speak (which I did not do), because you often feel an unnaturally sharp border. My problems were caused by the Montex mask, which left horrible amounts of glue, so in the end the cabin frame was painted 3 times, and finally with a brush. I would like to thanks our colleagues from MAKETARSKI KUTAK (http://www.maketarskikutak.com/index.php) for their crucial help regarding this problem. Only after taking pictures I did notice that I forgot to paint the radiators...
I took pictures in two sets because I still struggle with photography. On a white background, the images turned out to be too dark, but perhaps still closer to the real model, while with a dark gray background, the images are clearly visible, but the RLM75 and 76 are too bright and the weathering is overemphasized.
In the end, despite a certain number of mistakes, I must say that I am satisfied with this fast and experimental (for me) work!
All criticisms, suggestions and praises are more than welcome!
And the pictures at the end:
This is REALLY well done. Bravo! Thanks for sharing
You've done a great job on a great kit. Build and finish are super.
Amazing job, Bojan!
That is a lovely job. The canopy is especially impressive. That sorts the men from the boys!
Than You Ross! I fought through but it was not fun!
Wow what a beast. If I was in a bomber I wouldn't want this sitting on my tail. Must have maneuvered like a slab of bricks though...
Anyway the model looks very good, ridden hard and put away wet. I've seen techniques come and go, but this "marbling" is here to stay (at least with me). It really represents random paint fading so well.
Thank You Bill. I am sure it was not pleasant sigh to see if you are in bomber!
I must admit that I am satisfied with the technique (marbling). There is still a lot of room for improvement, but I will definitely stick to it in future!
Bojan, @djekicbojan, that is a very nice build of what is not an easy kit. Yes the detail is excellent the fit is okay except when its not, but you have really made it look good. Well Done! I love the Bf-110 and have built two versions of this kit with all its struggles ( https://imodeler.com/2012/12/148th-promodeler-by-revell-monogram-bf-110g-4/ , https://imodeler.com/2021/05/bf-110g-2-zg1-skeletal-hand-revell-1-48th-scale/ ) and am currently working on my first Eduard kit, which is no cake walk either, but still a very nice kit. https://imodeler.com/groups/imperial-german-air-service-luftwaffe-group-build-may-1st-1910-to-present-day/forum/topic/eduard-wespen-bf-110f-russia-in-the-summer-of-1942/?topic_page=1&num=15
Again really nice build Bojan!
Thank You Walt!
Your 110s look fantastic! Receive sincere praise! One more Revell and about seven Eduards are waiting for me too...
Very nicely done, Bojan @djekicbojan
Excellent paintwork and weathering.
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Great looking plane, Bojan (@djekicbojan). The 110 is an intricate build, and you pulled it off perfectly. Well done.
Paint and weathering are amazing on this Bf-110, Bojan (@djekicbojan). I hope to see much more of your work. Thanks for posting this.
Came out well in the end, Bojan.
That is an excellent build! Paint and weathering is excellent. Well done.
Thank you all for these wonderful words! They are a great motivation to keep trying...!
That’s a really excellent Bf110 Bojan, the mottling especially is beautifully done as is the weathering and those lovely oil stains on the wings! For me, the Revell kit with all its deficiencies is still a more pleasant build experience than the Eduard kits, they are just horrible!
Nice work! But 10 years is nothing. I’ve had one of these in the stash untouched for at least 20 years, LOL.