Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1817
Messerschmitt Bf 110E Diecast Model
Luftwaffe 7./ZG 26, 3U+AR, Italy, 1941 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Messerschmitt Bf 110E | | 7.25" | | 8.75" |
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In 1941, Zerstorergeschwader 26 (Destroyer Wing 26) operated the Messerschmitt Bf 110E in the Mediterranean, including missions over Italy, North Africa, and Malta. The Bf 110E, an improved version of the heavy fighter, featured stronger engines, reinforced armor, and the ability to carry bombs, making it effective in the fighter-bomber role. Based in Sicily, ZG 26 conducted escort, interdiction, and ground-attack missions against British forces. The unit faced increasing resistance from RAF Hurricanes and Spitfires, leading to heavy losses. By late 1941, ZG 26's effectiveness declined, and the Luftwaffe shifted focus toward North Africa and the Eastern Front.
Designed to meet a Luftwaffe requirement for a long range, multipurpose fighter, the Bf-110 was first flown on May 12th, 1936. Fast and well-armed, the Bf-110 lacked maneuverability-a flaw that became glaringly obvious during the battle of Britain, when Bf-110s suffered heavy losses and were withdrawn from battle. Redesigned Bf-110s were equipped with radar and enjoyed great success as night fighters, eventually becoming the Luftwaffe's primary aircraft in that role. Most of Germany's night fighter aces flew the Bf-110 at least once, and some of them-including top German night fighter ace Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer-flew it exclusively. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale Messerschmitt Bf 110 is an example of a well-crafted, quality model. It has a large bird-cage canopy that is removable, revealing pad-printed dials and gauges and rear gunner's position fitted with twin defensive machine guns. The top port of the engine nacelles is seamlessly blended with the radiators under each wing. There is a removable under-wing mounted fuel tank, twin rocket tubes on each wing and counter-balance weights separately attached to each aileron. A variety of weapons configurations such as center mounted bombs, nose- and center- mounted machine guns are included. The series includes night-fighter variants with nose-mounted radar antenna.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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