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The Bf 110C was the first version of the Bf 110 to be equipped with Daimler Benz engines. At the altitudes it had to operate in order to protect the bombers it would prove to be increasingly vulnerable to British and later American fighter aircraft due to its lack of manoeuvrability. The "D" version came with additional fuel tanks for increased range.
The new tool Messerschmitt Bf110C-2/C-4 has hit the shops. Not much information or pictures on the Airfix website, but there are a few sprue shots circulating around some of the other forums sites. Very reasonable price though. I will update when there are some sprue shots
Number of Parts: 100
Dimensions (mm): L 172 x WS 226.6
Cat no: A03080
Price: £7.99

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Nice one Neil tim
AUG 03, 2010 - 03:53 AM
Hi, Neil, Not being a “rivet counter” myself, but having had my share of bad surprises with the “new Airfix” new models, would you mind if I ask how about dimensions, accuracy, etc. etc., in relation with reliable sources ? Thanks in advance, Armando
AUG 03, 2010 - 05:04 AM
well I laid the major structural parts out on the Kagero plans I have - no issues whatsoever that I can see, much like the recent Airfix 48th Emil. There is a hint of a problem in the upper engine cowl area where the 'taper' extends out over the flapline which it shouldn't do on the real thing. Here's a pic showing it alongside the Fujimi Bf110 C which is generally reckoned to be one of the best 110s in this scale, although its undercarriage is poor and the rear fuselage rather thin. The Airfix 110 is much better in both these areas. Rather like their excellent Spitfire IX there's not much to go in that cavernous cockpit opening - I'd say that is probably the weakest part of the kit again
AUG 03, 2010 - 06:13 AM
Hi, Neil, Thanks for you quick answer! As soon the -110 will hit the helves in Portugal, I will grab one …. From here, it looks like the issue of the the upper engine cowl area can be solved with a bit of work, but nothing dramatic. The emptiness of the cockpit doesn’t look like a serious problem either, 'cause I believe that sooner or later (most probably sooner...) we will be submerged by resin and/or photo-etching for the “baby”… Wanna bet ??? Thanks again Armando
AUG 03, 2010 - 10:42 AM
Hi Neil. Great work with your mini review. tim
AUG 03, 2010 - 11:07 AM
thank you - as Armando says it might be worth waiting for some AM stuff for the cockpit before attempting this one. I have a sheet of Airwaves etch designed for the Fujimi 110 but I don't think it'll will go far in the Airfix kit..
AUG 04, 2010 - 01:27 AM
having had a rummage in the box and even put a few cockpit parts together and added some plastic card consoles (top right) it becomes obvious why the cockpit is empty apart from a couple of seats, bulkeads etc- the canopy is a thick single part item and very little will be seen through it - disappointing. Multi-part Fujimi canopy for comparison (left) ..
AUG 04, 2010 - 07:17 AM
Nice looking kit. May be tempted to get one and wait for the aftermarket bits. I am sure it wont be long. Brian
AUG 04, 2010 - 07:32 PM
Hi Brian I'm in a bit of a quandry now with this one. The Fujimi canopy on the Airfix kit seems to be the best option. Might look a little odd though as it's a tad shorter - will fit okay-ish as its a multi-part item and can be posed open. Some-one will do a cockpit set I'm sure and no doubt there's a better canopy out there too ... ( got some Italeri 110s in the stash to check ..)
AUG 04, 2010 - 11:49 PM
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