It will not be a fast build, as I intend to continue another 2 ongoing builds. My idea is to have monthly updates as I go and complete it some time between September and October.

I will use the second kit inside the “Royal Edition” box wich was a Xmas gift from my wife in 2011 or so. Opening the box made me remember just how many pieces this kit has, and the amount of sprues inside this edition is even bigger, not only providing 2 full kits but also choosing from one of each earlier Mks (C, D and E versions)... a lot of plastic and P.E.

I have semi built a C version from this box that languishes in the shelf of doom, although it really isn’t the kit to blame for this situation.

I’ll be building Wilhelm Hergret bf.110 C from 7./NJG 3 in 1942. Looking at the original photo casually it looks like the usual all black nighfighter but on closer inspection I disagree, for there are some patches visible around the cockpit fuselage section, extending down into the wing that are not as dark as the black paint. I’m guessing it’s the original factory applied day fighter showing through (some green 70/71 perhaps)

I also built Eduards bf 110 G-2 some years ago (see 3 photos below), and vively recall it being a long time build, much like this one will be.

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I'll be watching this one too ! It's amazing what you can find by studying pictures... Often I simply look at them very closely first. Then I will read the caption (if there is one) to see if I found something new.

The pilot's "office" in the completed 110 looks to be very well detailed... Is this right out of the box or did you add some upgrades to it ?

Hi Pedro!
Looking forward to follow your build log! That looks like a promising project and a great opportunity to make a study in the art of "black paint"!
May the force be with you!
Cheers!
José Pedro

Hello everyone, thank you for inviting me to the group. The Bf 110 has always seemed to me a fascinating plane (I do not know if it's because of the paint or because it has a cabin that gives a lot of play in terms of painting.

Construí este Spitfire MK VIII a finales del 2018. Es de Eduard weekend a 1/48. Me gustó mucho el camuflaje con lla boca en el morro. Le dan un aspecto más agresivo. Una muy buena maqueta, fácil de montar, pero con muchas horas de pintura y weathering

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In shame, I admit only a few days ago did I begin to build my entry for the GB, still The mojo is high so time permits the pace should be fast for my standards

Here are the first pics, after some RLM 02 and some weathering. Mind that there is still some weathering work before completing these parts (cockpit and gear pit)

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@airbum Glad to have you along this WIP Erik! The flag parade was the second reason why I chose this black 110 above others decorated with similar shark mouth 😉

Time for a quick update with a few photos of the ongoing cockpit. Anyone who has built or at least looked at the plastic parts in the box will tell you that the cockpit is very comprehensive, numerous parts, fiddly to say the least even, more when the box provides extra parts that allow the C, D and E version to be built. Obviously most parts are common but not quite all, so it’s easy to goof when one doesn’t carefully read the booklet.

I’d say a third of the time to build this kit is spent in this area alone. Fortunately I now can see the light at the end of this tunnel 🙂

The small IP seen on the photo, meant for the second crewman, has Airscale decals, the first time I seriously use them and I’m quite happy with the result, a few notches better than the PE parts provided but not used.

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