my first in 30 years Bf110 G2/R3

[jamierd]

herre is my first attempt at building and painting a model aircraft since i was 10 years old .i dont have an airbrush so all done with brushes.Ihave done the kit straight from the box .I have tried to add some weathering etc but maybe i should learn to walk before i run .Any comment and criticisms will be very welcome

 

[jamierd]

sorry uploaded photos but they are way too big no idea how to resize them sorry

 

[Lucky13]

That's some size on the pics mate! Not to worry, one of the gua....mods will resize it for you. Great looking '110 !

 

[Wurger]

Not bad Jamierd , taking the time of your break in modelling into consideration.

For picture resizing I suggest finding and downloading the Irfanview free program.It is a picture browser with many options.The bext size of a shot is 800-830 pixels in width.Of course the resizing has to be done before you upload these photos here

 

[Thorlifter]

First model in 30 years? Not bad at all.

 

[jamierd]

thanks guys took me about 2 weeks solid (still off work) some bits i am happy with some i am not i think the paint is a bit thick for instance

 

[beaupower32]

Yep, good lookin model, especially with a brush being used.

 

[Geedee]

Thats quite impressive mate.

Never noticed on the 110 before that the inboard bank of exhaust stubs on each engine point downwards and the outboard stubs point upwards. Was this to reduce exhaust flame glare for the crew ?.

 

[Airframes]

Dang! Can't open the pics for some reason. I'll have another go later.

 

[Airframes]

Got them this time!
For the first attempt after 30 years, that's pretty darned good mate! OK, yes, maybe a bit more care with the painting, and try to mask the canopy (not easy on this kit - I tried!!), but for brush painting that mottle is not bad at all. Shouldn't be long before you're back in the swing again. Why not grab a kit and join in the Group Builds? You'll get loads of support, help and advice.

 

[jamierd]

I got another kit a BF110c this time can i enter that in the group build if so how and when do i need to do this

 

[Heinz]

Great work mate!

 

[Wurger]

I got another kit a BF110c this time can i enter that in the group build if so how and when do i need to do this

Find the sub-section titled Group Builds here in the modelling section.There you will find all needed infos.

 

[Gnomey]

Nice work!

 

[Hudson MkIII]

Good work. Your cammo pattern on the wings looks very similar to my Bf109. I didn't attempt any weathering on mine, did you drybrush the leading edges?

 

[vikingBerserker]

Very nice!!

 

[jamierd]

yes i tried to dry brush the leading edges and a few other bits and pieces too

 

[lesofprimus]

Very good work all things considered... I think ur weathering came out fine.....

 

[A4K]

Never noticed on the 110 before that the inboard bank of exhaust stubs on each engine point downwards and the outboard stubs point upwards. Was this to reduce exhaust flame glare for the crew ?.

I think it was originally to prevent exhaust gases entering the intakes, Gary. On night fighters this may also have been for the reason you mentioned, of course, although flame damping exhausts were often fitted... Someone else will be able to tell you for sure no doubt.


Great model by the way mate, especially considering the time lapse!

Evan

 

[Wayne Little]

Good effort mate, not bad for a 30 year break.....