BadHatHarry Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Hi everyone. Does anyone know if any AM company make a set of resin flaps to fit the 1/32 Dragon / Revell Messerschmitt Bf110 models? I know that the corresponding slats are available from Master Casters but cannot find any flaps in my searches. Failing this, has anyone tried to convert the kit wings to show dropped flaps? How easy is it and any issues to watch out for? Many thanks BHH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I’ve made several Bf110s in all the usual scales but the only dropped flaps that I’ve seen were in 1/48 by Verlinden, they were difficult to use mainly because of the way they interface with the aft end of the undercarriage wheel well. Funnily enough though, I’ve never seen a picture of an operational Bf110 with lowered flaps, so I haven’t bothered trying to convert any of the three 1/32 scale ones that I’ve built. Isar 30/07, monthebiff and Gazzas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Years ago I used two of the old Revell Bf-110G kits to make one set. Second set for the curved surfaces. I am pretty sure you still have to chop and create the front surfaces; top and bottom. No AM. Master Casters sold slats but nothing for the flaps. Dropped flaps BTW do add interest. If you do a night fighter remember to use the drop tanks with flat/cut off back ends so flaps will clear the tanks when down. Isar 30/07 and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadHatHarry Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Thanks for the updates guys. I came across a photo of a 110 with dropped flaps (actually on the cover of Ron Mackay's book "Messerschmitt Bf110: the Luftwaffe's Fighter-Destroyer in World War II") and so am determined to make one soon. Will probably have to chop and create as you suggest, Rick. Isar 30/07 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 1 hour ago, BadHatHarry said: Thanks for the updates guys. I came across a photo of a 110 with dropped flaps (actually on the cover of Ron Mackay's book "Messerschmitt Bf110: the Luftwaffe's Fighter-Destroyer in World War II") and so am determined to make one soon. Will probably have to chop and create as you suggest, Rick. Good luck Rick, not an easy job. Make sure you do a WiP here for us Bf110 fans! What is your base kit going to be? Isar 30/07 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) It can be done, not too difficult as I recall (back in the '90s). Careful cutting and some reshaping/thinning inside of the bay that the lower leading edge of the flap goes into the rear gear bay. 1/48 Edited November 24, 2020 by MikeMaben mozart, RadBaron, Isar 30/07 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 That looks very good Mike, I like it a lot....which kit is it....Revell? This is the especially tricky area as Mike says: This is the Hendon one, I photographed her in 2011 and given "special access" to get up close. fastterry, Shawn M, Isar 30/07 and 5 others 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Hi Rick, Are these what you are looking for, don't think I will end up using them on my G-2 build so you are welcome to them Drop me a PM if you are interested Regards. Andy RadBaron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadHatHarry Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 Andy I already have these leading edge slats, thanks. It is the flaps at the rear of the wing that I have been asking about. monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Ah sorry, my mistake! Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thanks Max, it's the old Fujimi with a few details changed. Nice pic of that area. Hi Harry, the leading edge of the flaps were just a small curvature, no big gaps. hth mozart and Gazzas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 On 11/22/2020 at 11:06 PM, Rick Griewski said: If you do a night fighter remember to use the drop tanks with flat/cut off back ends so flaps will clear the tanks when down. Hy Rick Interesting, but no evidence on wartime picture, except if you got it. Amities Fab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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