LSP_Kevin Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Howdy folks, I've just published my long overdue look at the new Valiant Wings Bf 110 book: Valiant Wings Publishing Airframe & Miniature No. 17: The Messerschmitt Bf 110 I'd love to see some discussion and clarification on my notes about the fins and rudders on the Bf 110G. Many thanks to Valiant Wings Publishing for the review sample. Enjoy! Kev Trak-Tor, Rockie Yarwood, LSP_K2 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockie Yarwood Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Thanks Kev! Looks to be another nice title to add to the collection. Cheers, Rockie LSP_K2 and LSP_Kevin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 I have a copy of this and it's an excellent book Kev, interestingly there is no reference in the modelling section to any of the excellent AIMS sets available! Regards. Andy LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 26 minutes ago, monthebiff said: I have a copy of this and it's an excellent book Kev, interestingly there is no reference in the modelling section to any of the excellent AIMS sets available! A couple are listed, but definitely not all of them. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 It is my belief that the rudders were enlarged to increase stability after the radar dipoles were fitted. Mark Proulx LSP_Kevin and mozart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mark P said: It is my belief that the rudders were enlarged to increase stability after the radar dipoles were fitted. Mark Proulx That's always been my understanding, too, but this book is a hive of contradictions on the issue. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) A very fair and comprehensive review Kev, thank you! Regarding the broader tailplane, there aren't many "authorities" whose opinions I would accept unreservedly, but John Vasco on Bf110s is one, qed: I think I'd like to see one of these books before deciding to buy one, I've got quite a good number of books on the type and wonder if this adds anything substantial to the library. Edited March 18, 2022 by mozart Troy Molitor, Mark P and LSP_K2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 Thanks, Max! John's caption suggests that only the rudders and trim tabs were enlarged, but most drawings I've seen show a different, larger shape to the fin as well. What's your take on that? With regard to this book, it's main value is as a one-stop-shop for information on the Bf 110, and especially useful if you don't already have a substantial library of books on the type. But it really does have everything: development and service history, camouflage and markings, photos and drawings, colour profiles, scale plans, etc. But the lack of enlarged fins and rudders on any of the G-series profiles and isometric drawings did strike me as odd, and counter to my (admittedly limited) understanding of the situation. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Exactly right Kev, it’s only the rudder and trims that are larger, and aerodynamically that’s all that’s needed to get more stability. The fins are standard on all models. monthebiff and LSP_Kevin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 From our old friend Charles Metz and George Hopp ... thierry laurent and LSP_Kevin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Thanks for that Mike, very useful on many fronts, not least confirming my early G-4 having the standard smaller rudder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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