Eduard Messerschmitt Bf110C-4 1:48 – step by step build review

Full Review with Richard Allen

Just before we get started, here’s a quick look at how it all turned out…

Opening thoughts

Continuing with my WW2 Luftwaffe themed project, my next subject was the Eduard 1:48 Messerschmitt BF110C, this early version of the BF110 Zerstörer (Destroyer or Heavy fighter) felt like a good place to continue, and with Eduard, I presumed would be a good kit, despite some negative reports on the web.

The aircraft itself, came into the Battle of Britain, following considerable success during the early months of the war, specifically over Poland and France. However, During the BoB, its lack of manoeuvrability and dubious tactics, were highlighted by the Spitfires and Hurricanes of the Royal Air Force, and between July and September between 223-229 aircraft were lost.

(Photo: Messerschmitt Bf 110C of the 6th /ZG 76 (6th Squadron / Destroyer Squadron 76), registration M8 + DP (yellow D), with shark mouth markings of the II Group. Photo probably taken in Nellingen (a district of Ostfildern in Baden-Württemberg), May 1940. Courtesy: German Federal Archive)

The BF110 did, however, convert successfully into a night fighter and proved itself in a ground support role in both North Africa and the Eastern Front.

The Eduard model…

The model I have chosen to build is the BF110C-4 variant used by 4/ZG 1, operating during June 1940, prior to the Battle of Britain.

References:

Scalemates Web Site
Eduard
SMN Dave Coward Build Review
Other Eduard Messerschmitt Bf110 builds in SMN may be worth a look – here.

Read on for the full build…