Every time I see the open ejection ports on a WW II aircraft model, I wonder if anyone on the ground was ever injured or killed by 50BMG or 20mm cannon shells falling to the ground from 25-30 thousand feet?
Probably more than you’d think. There’s actually a US Navy film from WW 2 warning pilots not to ready their machine guns over urban locations, lest an ejected round fall from the skies and kill someone. I think the title had something to do with being a dilbert.
Dragon's Bf. 110 is obsoleted, outdated as for nowadays time and has some geometry issues accompanied by a number of simplifications. I see no reason to buy it having nearly perfect Eduard's one.
Would you mind describing the geometry issues / simplifications? - I have both the Dragon 110D and Eduard 110E and can't see any difference side by side (that are not specific to the versions of course) - for me, the Dragon kit was a more relaxing build and the end result looks about the same The Eduard cockpit is a mess with all the PE and details that you have to add and that will never be seen / are unreasonable (my opinion only) The Eduard decals vs Cartograph decals in Dragon kit is a separate topic (I do'n t mind any of those but some might have their preferences) The rivet detail sucks on both of them since you need to make about 80% of the rivets yourselves anyways You can change the flap / elevator / tail angle on Dragon, not on Eduard (unless you cut it all off yourself) Eduard PE - I found it unusable beacuse of the color matching (in cokpit), otherwise there is not much of it...although my kit was produced in 2012 No engines in Eduard kit Feel free to tell me, that I am wrong (if you think so). Thanks in forward P.S.: The fun part is that you say the Dragon kit is obsolete while it is 3 years newer then the Eduard one (atleast the base parts are)
@@martinslovak6094 The most prominent shape issues in Dragon kit are: slightly wrong nose section shape and cross-sections, fuselage tail part is slightly wrong, wrong shape and size of wing engine cooler radiators. For Dackelbauch: wrong shape of belly tank (especially in rear section). Not very critical, but they exist. Dragon kit also has molding quality issues (very characteristic for Dragon). Eduard decals over Dragon ones are the same quality but Eduard has much more options and full stencil data (Dragon one is very bare). Eduard cockpit is MUCH more detailed and much more accurate than Dragon ones.
@@gadeeshi thanks for the answer - those points are valid for sure (I used Quinta for Dragon cockpit as my first test of 3d decals, those are great...and in that case I am biased for sure)
Never subscribed because of that awful loud music and no commentary. I get that not every one is a native English speaker, I'm not one either. But there are so many great modelers out there that are non-native and yet they provide great commentary and explanations.
Remember the times when Dragon was considered the best of the best? 90s and 2000s
Yes.
Good afternoon Dusan, I am looking forward to this build, I know it will be a great replica when you have finished, best regards from Australia, Les
Good Work Dusan
Every time I see the open ejection ports on a WW II aircraft model, I wonder if anyone on the ground was ever injured or killed by 50BMG or 20mm cannon shells falling to the ground from 25-30 thousand feet?
Probably more than you’d think. There’s actually a US Navy film from WW 2 warning pilots not to ready their machine guns over urban locations, lest an ejected round fall from the skies and kill someone. I think the title had something to do with being a dilbert.
Muy linda maqueta!
Should be your next build :)
Amazing kit! Will you be building it?
I just got a 1/48 Eduard Bf-110 Profi-Pack. Haven't opened it yet. Is it as good?
That's an old kit. I've had one in the stash for nearly 20yrs.
🤝👌
Dragon's Bf. 110 is obsoleted, outdated as for nowadays time and has some geometry issues accompanied by a number of simplifications.
I see no reason to buy it having nearly perfect Eduard's one.
Would you mind describing the geometry issues / simplifications?
- I have both the Dragon 110D and Eduard 110E and can't see any difference side by side (that are not specific to the versions of course)
- for me, the Dragon kit was a more relaxing build and the end result looks about the same
The Eduard cockpit is a mess with all the PE and details that you have to add and that will never be seen / are unreasonable (my opinion only)
The Eduard decals vs Cartograph decals in Dragon kit is a separate topic (I do'n t mind any of those but some might have their preferences)
The rivet detail sucks on both of them since you need to make about 80% of the rivets yourselves anyways
You can change the flap / elevator / tail angle on Dragon, not on Eduard (unless you cut it all off yourself)
Eduard PE - I found it unusable beacuse of the color matching (in cokpit), otherwise there is not much of it...although my kit was produced in 2012
No engines in Eduard kit
Feel free to tell me, that I am wrong (if you think so).
Thanks in forward
P.S.: The fun part is that you say the Dragon kit is obsolete while it is 3 years newer then the Eduard one (atleast the base parts are)
@@martinslovak6094 The most prominent shape issues in Dragon kit are: slightly wrong nose section shape and cross-sections, fuselage tail part is slightly wrong, wrong shape and size of wing engine cooler radiators.
For Dackelbauch: wrong shape of belly tank (especially in rear section).
Not very critical, but they exist.
Dragon kit also has molding quality issues (very characteristic for Dragon). Eduard decals over Dragon ones are the same quality but Eduard has much more options and full stencil data (Dragon one is very bare). Eduard cockpit is MUCH more detailed and much more accurate than Dragon ones.
@@gadeeshi thanks for the answer - those points are valid for sure (I used Quinta for Dragon cockpit as my first test of 3d decals, those are great...and in that case I am biased for sure)
@@martinslovak6094 welcome! :)
It's 2025..wish we could get passed youtube friendly music videos and some talking to tell us what you're doing and how ect.
Never subscribed because of that awful loud music and no commentary. I get that not every one is a native English speaker, I'm not one either. But there are so many great modelers out there that are non-native and yet they provide great commentary and explanations.