Monday, 27 December 2010

1/72 scale Airfix Bf-110 - part 2

More progress to report on the Bf 110 build now.  Construction is largely complete, and I have decided on a colour scheme.  The propellers had both lost blades, so I cut off the survivors and will cut circles of clear acetate to use in their place.

I have built it 'wheels down' and with the additional fuel tanks as that's how I finished the 'original'.  I think back then that it was a case of using all of the parts.  Ah, these happy pre-spares box days.
The blue I used turned out rather darker than expected but I decided to stick with it.  The final colour and marking scheme will be rather less than accurate but what the hell - if it looks OK it'll do for me.
Next time (with a fair following wind) the completed model.
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7 comments:

  1. Paul27 December 2010 at 20:07

    Good progress Tim, I should be onto that Buffalo of mine...but am too lazy.

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  2. Geordie an Exiled FoG27 December 2010 at 21:48

    Nothing quite like the excitement of glue on virgin plastic

    Keep going Tim

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  3. Tim Gow27 December 2010 at 22:10

    Paul
    I shouldn't worry - the '110 took nearly a week! That's about 6 days and 23.5 hours more than my 'original'.
    Tim

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  4. Tim Gow27 December 2010 at 22:11

    Geordie
    Great comment - I'm sure your keywords will generate lots of hits...
    Tim

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  5. Don M28 December 2010 at 01:04

    I shouldn't worry - the '110 took nearly a week! That's about 6 days and 23.5 hours more than my 'original'.

    It always take longer once you know what your doing ! Looking pretty good !

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  6. Tim Gow28 December 2010 at 09:06

    Don M
    I flatter myself that the accumulation of filler, sharp knives and 35 years of experience will result in a better model than I produced first time round.

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  7. Tim Gow28 December 2010 at 12:48

    west1871
    Not that I've any intention of buying one, but I'd be interested to see the new Airfix Bf110.
    Tim

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