CRAZY IVAN5 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 From what I've been able to glean from historical data, the Bf-110 fell to the same problems as the JAAF Ki-45, which was more successfull at night[ B-29 killer] 1 minute ago, Dennis7423 said: Was it by chance, Ernst-Wilhelm Modrow? - Dennis S. Mount Juliet, TN USA YES! That 's him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Just now, CRAZY IVAN5 said: Yes! That's him ! Well, turns out he was pretty good. He finished WWII with a claim of 34 kills. - Dennis S. Mount Juliet, TN USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dennis7423 said: Well, turns out he was pretty good. He finished WWII with a claim of 34 kills. - Dennis S. Mount Juliet, TN USA Well I'll be damned! I wanted to meet him too but never got the chance. I've got to meet other Luftwaffe aces however. Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I'm going to have to read up on him, didn't realize I had a celebrity in my family tree. I'd only heard he was a night fighter pilot and he was an ace. John1 and Dennis7423 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I've always been a sucker for night fighters, I'd like to see a good Bf-110G come out, maybe it'll happen. Always liked the P-61 Hobby boss blew it as far as I'm concerned [ Gee Wally, there's a surprise!]. I'm currently in the midst of building the Ki-45 and it's going to be the later night fighter version. Sooooo in light of that , A Bf-110 G4 would be right up my alley! Dennis7423 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 16 hours ago, MikeMaben said: Seems odd since they released 5 versions C,D,E. Not odd at all: all three are more or less the same basic molds with a few additional parts. My point is they got out of the 1/32nd scale entirely. The kits were all released well over 10 years ago. What other 32-scale aircraft followed (other than the P-51 Mustang)? Besides, as I have said before on other threads, you guys think like modelers, not like businessmen. I understand, the heart wants what it wants, and I wish they had released the G-4, even though I bought the AIMS conversion, despite suspecting it will be a ***** to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 4 pages about a 110g4...i think that enought to argue for a Bussiness plan! Amities Fab Ps...any news about a ZM Arado 234N? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, fab said: 4 pages about a 110g4...i think that enought to argue for a Bussiness plan! Amities Fab Ps...any news about a ZM Arado 234N? I concur, there seems to be a great deal of interest in this version. As there are 2 examples in existence, ok a -2 and a -4, someone should really look into this . Understand of course that WE are a small group and most of the "Joe six packs " don't really know the differences Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 I have no doubt one would sell but have serious doubts someone else will invest in 110 LSP molds. If the Dragon kit was a dog, this could be possibly different but the kit is terrific even if the instructions are never up to the quality of their kits. fab and Bill Cross 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, thierry laurent said: I have no doubt one would sell but have serious doubts someone else will invest in 110 LSP molds. If the Dragon kit was a dog, this could be possibly different but the kit is terrific even if the instructions are never up to the quality of their kits. Here's where 3D may save us: the software work to make the parts needed to modify the original Dragon kit is FAAAAAAR less-expensive than new physical molds. Who here wouldn't pay $200 for the base kit and the wings + nacelles, canopy and big tail pieces to build Schnaufer's last ride? You guys who are strictly propeller-heads may not be aware of Vargas Models which are taking the armor world by storm: basically 8-10 piece kits that have tracks, wheels AND the hull tub pre-made via 3D printing. The folks buying them are more-interested in painting and decalling the builds than spending 100+ hours with tiny parts and photo etch, plus individual link tracks. https://vargas-lg.myshopify.com/ The hobby is changing faster than we oldsters are aware of. We just need a crazy mofo amongst us with the coding skills to pull this off.... Edited June 9, 2023 by Bill Cross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Schnaufer’s last ride did you say? Well technically not quite his last but certainly his favourite and the one in which he scored his final and 121st victory. Cheers! Cheetah11, LSP_Kevin, Bill Cross and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 49 minutes ago, mozart said: Schnaufer’s last ride did you say? Yes, this one: The feature is ancient and archived at Aeroscale, but you can see the Jerry Rutman conversion and some interim steps along the way here: https://archive.aeroscale.net/features/3328/index.htm mozart and LSP_Kevin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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