mozart Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Your picture Kevin has clearly been photoshopped so as a main reference source I wouldn't trust it as authoritative. Comparing it broadly with images and drawings in Vasco's book "The Messerschmitt BF110 in colour profile" I would say it's an E despite the apparent lack of a scoop on the nose. Max LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorinM Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I would say it's an E despite the apparent lack of a scoop on the nose. Please elaborate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Your picture Kevin has clearly been photoshopped so as a main reference source I wouldn't trust it as authoritative. Comparing it broadly with images and drawings in Vasco's book "The Messerschmitt BF110 in colour profile" I would say it's an E despite the apparent lack of a scoop on the nose. Max I was sort of thinking the same thing, but have no real idea at this point. I'm beginning to think that as long as I can capture the "essence" of the scheme, the particulars become less relevant. Please elaborate I'm curious about that too. So far, I can find very few differences externally between the C and E models. The wing racks may be a deal breaker though, and I may end up grinding them off, but not before I do some more reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) I'd say it's a C, no nose intake, and no enlarged trim tabs on the rudders. Regards wing bomb racks there's a photo of a C-7, though it looks to have the larger D-type rear wheel, here http://www.airwar.ru/enc/fww2/bf110c.html http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/fww2/bf110c/bf110c-15.jpg In Vasco's In Colour Profile book, the profiles in the appendix showing the development of the type doesn't mention the introduction of the ETC 50 racks until the E, but he does say many aircraft were upgraded/retrofitted in the field. Brett Green review with Instruction Errata list http://www.hyperscale.com/2008/reviews/kits/dragon3203reviewbg_1.htm Edited October 21, 2014 by Kagemusha FlorinM and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks, Kag. If you're referring to the Schiffer book above (Vasco), I'll check that out. I'm about ready to call this a C with some E type retrofits. Where I'll get the armored glass is still a mystery, but perhaps I can just make some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 I've discovered rather accidentally (never really paid attention before), that between 10:30 and 11:30 (AM), the dining room table is awash with natural early autumn sunlight, so today I decided to take advantage of that fact. Wing assemblies are coming along, though I haven't added the gussets to the wheel wells yet. mpk, sandokan and Menelaos 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Engines have been taken about as far as I intend to go. They'll be neither painted nor detailed further. Pit is progressing also. Menelaos, mywifehatesmodels, Mal_Belford and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Under wing radiators are receiving some work too. There's visible seams that need to be dealt with before attaching to wing though. mpk, mywifehatesmodels and sandokan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Bombs are being prepped for use, but I may not use them all. One nifty thing, there are four extra wing racks left over, as these are on an intentionally duplicated sprue. mpk, Menelaos, mywifehatesmodels and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Thanks, Kag. If you're referring to the Schiffer book above (Vasco), I'll check that out. I'm about ready to call this a C with some E type retrofits. Where I'll get the armored glass is still a mystery, but perhaps I can just make some. The C kit has the same clear parts as the E http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10250178 then you can use part H 20 as per step 3 on the E instructions. It's this book I was refering to http://www.amazon.co.uk/MESSERSCHMITT-PROFILE-Schiffer-Military-History/dp/0764322540 Edited October 21, 2014 by Kagemusha sandokan and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks, Kag, you kick booty! My C-7 version has the armored glass included too, I just checked. Wahoo! That's the Schiffer book alright, but mine has a different cover, as illustrated here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Looking forward to this build !! LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Yeah mine's got the same cover as yours, funny what you can find - the E nose intake is also included in all the kits so far. I've got the Dacklebauch kit that I plan to make as per the profile on page 76, which I've just noticed seems to have the larger tailplane trimtabs... Edited October 21, 2014 by Kagemusha LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Coming along nicely, Kevin! John LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorinM Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I've got the Dacklebauch kit that I plan to make as per the profile on page 76, which I've just noticed seems to have the larger tailplane trimtabs... No, it doesn't. I have the same kit as you and I'm converting it into an E. The enlarged trim tabs look like this: (picture shown for discussion purpose only) Menelaos, sandokan, Mal_Belford and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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