Manufacturer: Revell
Kit Number: out of production
Kit Number: out of production
Revell's 1/32nd scale Messerschmitt Bf-110G has not been available since the mid 1970's so it is with a great sigh
of relief that it is once again offered. Upon opening the box the modeller is presented with 130 parts moulded in dark
grey styrene and 10 clear parts. While appearing basic, Revell has captured the overall flavour of the 110G. The level
of detail is as per Revell's usual standards consisting of finely raised panel lines and a minimum of rivet detail. Generally,
the overall fit of the kit was near perfect. The fabric control surfaces are nicely rendered and have a most convincing
appearance after an application of paint. Unfortunately, the most inaccurate portion of the model resides with the twin
vertical fins. They are too tall and pointed on the top and the trim tabs are of the earlier "C" variant. The traditional
Revell copyright is moulded into the bottom of the right wing landing flap.
Flash was present around the radar aerial supports and landing gear retraction arms, but it presented no major problems. The model comes with two beautifully sculptured engines which can be viewed via the removable cowl panels. Considering the vast greenhouse on the 110G, the interior will seem a little on the barren side and could stand some additional detailing. The pilot’s portion of the canopy has hinged top and side panels, while the rear gunner's section hinges sideways. All this, so you can view the cavernous interior. The most prominent omission in the interior relates to the instrument panel. It is devoid of any detail whatsoever, and consequently is screaming for dials and switches. If memory serves me correctly, this kit when first issued had at least a decal for the instrument panel. The instructions suggest painting the interior light green, but in reality RLM 66 Schwarzgrau is the appropriate colour to be used. Also be advised, the wheel wells should be RLM 02 Grau and not Zinc Chromate as depicted.
The main wheels and tires are nicely moulded with the proper tread pattern represented, and the tail wheel assembly is one of the best that Revell has produced. Separate torque links are supplied and should be thinned down to a scale thickness. The inner faces of the landing gear covers have no detail, but this is easy to fix with a little sheet styrene.
Two 30mm Mk 108 cannons are provided in the nose and a removable gun cover is supplied for the nose cannon but unless one is prepared to incorporate additional detailing it is best left glued in place. The focal point of this model will naturally be the radar array, and it is finely represented. About the only way to improve what is supplied would be to replace the units with wire but it is really not necessary. The flame dampers for the exhaust are nice renderings and go a long way to portraying the night fighter image.
Markings for one machine is provided. The decals are for an aircraft piloted by Oberleutnant Martin Drewes, Group Commander of III/NJG.1 during March 1944. The kit instructions recommend painting the aircraft overall RLM 76 with RLM 75 mottle.
Overall it builds into a very striking model and the only real way to improve the general impression would be to add a pair of underwing drop tanks. These are items commonly found on 110 night fighters and are noticeably absent from the finished model. The ideal tanks can be found in the Hasegawa Bf-109E. Now if someone would produce some aftermarket decals with the II/ZG 76 "Haifischgruppe" Sharkmouth it would be possible to do a few different schemes and get away from the standard mundane night fighter camouflage.
Review by Randy Lutz
Flash was present around the radar aerial supports and landing gear retraction arms, but it presented no major problems. The model comes with two beautifully sculptured engines which can be viewed via the removable cowl panels. Considering the vast greenhouse on the 110G, the interior will seem a little on the barren side and could stand some additional detailing. The pilot’s portion of the canopy has hinged top and side panels, while the rear gunner's section hinges sideways. All this, so you can view the cavernous interior. The most prominent omission in the interior relates to the instrument panel. It is devoid of any detail whatsoever, and consequently is screaming for dials and switches. If memory serves me correctly, this kit when first issued had at least a decal for the instrument panel. The instructions suggest painting the interior light green, but in reality RLM 66 Schwarzgrau is the appropriate colour to be used. Also be advised, the wheel wells should be RLM 02 Grau and not Zinc Chromate as depicted.
The main wheels and tires are nicely moulded with the proper tread pattern represented, and the tail wheel assembly is one of the best that Revell has produced. Separate torque links are supplied and should be thinned down to a scale thickness. The inner faces of the landing gear covers have no detail, but this is easy to fix with a little sheet styrene.
Two 30mm Mk 108 cannons are provided in the nose and a removable gun cover is supplied for the nose cannon but unless one is prepared to incorporate additional detailing it is best left glued in place. The focal point of this model will naturally be the radar array, and it is finely represented. About the only way to improve what is supplied would be to replace the units with wire but it is really not necessary. The flame dampers for the exhaust are nice renderings and go a long way to portraying the night fighter image.
Markings for one machine is provided. The decals are for an aircraft piloted by Oberleutnant Martin Drewes, Group Commander of III/NJG.1 during March 1944. The kit instructions recommend painting the aircraft overall RLM 76 with RLM 75 mottle.
Overall it builds into a very striking model and the only real way to improve the general impression would be to add a pair of underwing drop tanks. These are items commonly found on 110 night fighters and are noticeably absent from the finished model. The ideal tanks can be found in the Hasegawa Bf-109E. Now if someone would produce some aftermarket decals with the II/ZG 76 "Haifischgruppe" Sharkmouth it would be possible to do a few different schemes and get away from the standard mundane night fighter camouflage.
Review by Randy Lutz