Messerschmitt Bf 110C (71”)

The Messerschmitt Bf 110 Zerstörer was a twin engined heavy fighter that first flew in 1936 and was used by the Luftwaffe throughout WWII. Heavily armed, it operated successfully as a day fighter during the early months of the war, but its poor manoeuvrability led to heavy losses in combat against single-engined fighters like the Spitfire and Hurricane. It was later used successfully in other roles, including ground attack, reconnaissance and most notably as a night fighter, where it took a heavy toll against the British bomber formations. The Bf 110C is of conventional all-wood construction, with moulded accessories and a laser-cut wood pack available. Builds into a 1:9 scale, 71mm wingspan of this iconic WWII fighter, which is powered by a pair of .30-.40 cu. in. two-stroke engines, but experienced modellers could probably convert it to electric power.