Initial assessment
It’s good to see this one back having been originally released back in 1997. The moulds look to have stood up well and most parts are cleanly moulded with just a little excess flash here and there, especially on the finer parts like nose aerial array.
Sprues and more sprues
In my view this was always a decent model and representation on the type – recessed panel lines and generally good fit of parts; certainly the end result looks good as you can see from the manufacturer’s photos of the completed model attached to this review.
Probably the best thing to do is show the sprues to you here:
So, what do you think? Well, overall I’m pretty impressed with what’s inside, especially given the relatively low price of the package. The cockpit looks good for detail with most of what is in the original aircraft – instrument panels and side wall panels in particular are good. You get decals for the main instrument panel.
Highlights at a glance
- Subject choice – very welcome additional boxing with new decals
- Choice of open or closed canopy
- surface line detail – sharp and good in this scale
- Cockpit detail
- Undercarriage looks accurate and subtle, like the original – nice hub detail
- Clear parts clear and undamaged
- Decal options – two varied choices.
Things to watch and take extra care with:
Some excess flash on fine parts, so great care needed when cleaning them up
Instructions
These are in classic Revell style with 58 exploded stages no less.
Decals
Option 1 – Bf110G-4 of 8./NJG 3 on detachment at Skrydstrup, Denmark, June 1944
Option 2 – BF110G-4 of 2. Nachtjagdgeschwader 4 at Langendiebach, Germany, February 1945
Decal quality is pretty good as mentioned, the colours are solid with decent opacity and markings are in register. No need to go to for aftermarket supplies here.
Accuracy
From what I can see the shape certainly looks fine from most of the angles I have tried. After a dry-fit and taping this is unmistakably an accurate-looking aircraft.
Conclusion
Well I hope that this Here Now in-box review says enough for you to make your buying decision. The package is clearly well worth the money in my opinion and there is going to be a lot of modelling fun and pleasure for your money.
Recommended
Geoff C.
SMN Quick summary Star rating out of 5
FEATURE | STAR RATING (out of five) |
---|---|
Quality of moulding | **** |
Level of detail | **** |
Accuracy | **** |
Instructions | *** |
Decals | **** |
Subject choice | ***** |
Overall | **** |