1/48 Eduard Messerschmitt Bf 110E 5/ZG Wespen "Herbert Kutscha" (FINISHED)

Aggieman

That's a nice start on your Zerstoerer.  

This one has long been a favorite of mine among Luftwaffe aircraft, dating way back to when I was a wee lad and built the old Monogram 1/72 kit.  In more recent years, I've done different variants of this bird in the three primary aircraft scales:  Revell's big 1/32 Bf110G-4, Monogram Pro-Modeler's 1/48 Bf110G-4, and Monogram's 1/72 Bf110E-1 in that Wespen scheme you are doing with this kit.  I still have another of the 1/72 kits in my stash, and a 1/48 Dragon Bf110D-3.

Fun story on my build of that 1/32 kit - I finished that one off shortly before I took my family on a surprise trip to Disney World in 2013 doing a bunch of mottling all across the build (much like a classic He219 finish), and I stuck a "hidden Mickey" among all that mottling.  For any who don't know, if you are in Disney World, if you look hard enough, you'll find Mickey Mouse symbols (the two small circles, or ears, over the larger circle, or face) hidden in plain sight.  Did that for my then 7-year-old daughter's amusement.

 

Ha!  I may do the same.  Let's see if you can spot it.  I always liked Galland's armed Mickey Mouse symbol on his Messerschmitts.  

Greatmaker

Fantastic work on the pit Joe.  I've been eyeing this kit. Looking forward to your take on it

 

Thanks Robert

That's a nice start on your Zerstoerer.  

This one has long been a favorite of mine among Luftwaffe aircraft, dating way back to when I was a wee lad and built the old Monogram 1/72 kit.  In more recent years, I've done different variants of this bird in the three primary aircraft scales:  Revell's big 1/32 Bf110G-4, Monogram Pro-Modeler's 1/48 Bf110G-4, and Monogram's 1/72 Bf110E-1 in that Wespen scheme you are doing with this kit.  I still have another of the 1/72 kits in my stash, and a 1/48 Dragon Bf110D-3.

Fun story on my build of that 1/32 kit - I finished that one off shortly before I took my family on a surprise trip to Disney World in 2013 doing a bunch of mottling all across the build (much like a classic He219 finish), and I stuck a "hidden Mickey" among all that mottling.  For any who don't know, if you are in Disney World, if you look hard enough, you'll find Mickey Mouse symbols (the two small circles, or ears, over the larger circle, or face) hidden in plain sight.  Did that for my then 7-year-old daughter's amusement.

Fantastic work on the pit Joe.  I've been eyeing this kit. Looking forward to your take on it

tempestjohnny

I'll be curious to see your take on this. I'm building the Pro Modeler G night fighter now

 

I have that kit as well. I hear it's not bad. 

pilotjohn

Looks awesome!  I have this kit too, but I will live through yours:)

John

 

Nice to have you John

Looks awesome!  I have this kit too, but I will live through yours:)

John

Hoss WA

The office is looking great!  This one has been on my list as well, but I've been wary for the same reasons you've mentioned. I'm interested in how you get along with the kit. 

 

Thanks Hoss.  I will advise accordingly.  I'm looking forward to diving in.  I have my sandpaper and a brand new silver Sharpie ready!

jeaton01

Don't forget the 110 as a night fighter, Joe.  Probably the role it was best at.

 

Ahh, I was unaware of that. I knew the Me 410 was used alot at night. Or was it the 210?  Perhaps both.  I suppose something fairly easy to shoot down would flurish hidden in the night sky.  I may need one of those someday.

Mopar Madness

Now we're talkin' Joe! I love the 110, probably my fave next to the 190.  Of course I'm in! 

 

Good to have you Chad.

plasticjunkie

Your pit is looking fantastic as usual and the wasp art will make this one look even SUPER interesting.

I know what you mean about the Eduard pe color selection which is crazy. They also do the same thing with other pe sets for US Navy jets were the grey is too light on certain parts but as you said I can live with it. 

 

Thanks PJ.  Interstingly, I was looking at the C version in my stash and it comes with 02 and 66 option.  WTH? Wish I would have looked in there earlier.....der.

The office is looking great!  This one has been on my list as well, but I've been wary for the same reasons you've mentioned. I'm interested in how you get along with the kit. 

Don't forget the 110 as a night fighter, Joe.  Probably the role it was best at.

Now we're talkin' Joe! I love the 110, probably my fave next to the 190.  Of course I'm in! 

Your pit is looking fantastic as usual and the wasp art will make this one look even SUPER interesting.

I know what you mean about the Eduard pe color selection which is crazy. They also do the same thing with other pe sets for US Navy jets were the grey is too light on certain parts but as you said I can live with it.