I like these easy kits by Hobby Boss,yes they may be simple and not the most accurate but as I prefer the painting rather than the gluing together and I am not a rivet counter(if it looks similar to what the real one looks like thats ok by me), they are great for me.
Totally agreed with you sir, if it seems very similar its ok. Addicional to this, those kits are usually cheaper than other ones more precise, you can buy two, and make other versión.
l was going to say exactly the same thing . Enjoy the painting more than the assembly and the models look to be reasonably accurate so it's a win ,win situation with Hobby Boss . Plus they,re not expensive either .
I bought a couple of the Hobbyboss P-51c's for my other half (her favourite aircraft). She mostly builds 1/32 and 1/48 Mustangs , but sometimes prefers to build something quick. Apart from the lack of interior details, once built and painted, these quick kits look just as much the part as any other. Great value, I'd say. Forget the little foibles like oversized rear mg in the Bf 110. They can be replaced if needs be. Same with missing bombs etc. Those that build straight from the box won't lose sleep over these things anyway. They're great little kits which in the hands of the experienced can be made to look like winners !
Agree with you on the parts situation, there doesn't seem to be that many. Never made a Hobby Boss kit before , but I got a P 38, and was quite taken back with the plastic. Should be fun to build though. Iam up for the Green version if you build it. Thats if you have not already done it. Iam working though your videos.
Did you notice that there are decals for the instrument panel and other instruments on the decal sheet. But no instrument panel in the kit. Its as if the decal sheet is from another kit or something.
Hobby Boss kits are a mixed bag. Primarily I collect and sometimes actually build 1/72. I have a few Hobby Boss and "Easy Model" collectables which appear to be built and painted Hobby Boss kits. Overall they seem more accurate than the Airfix and Revell 1/72 kits I built in my childhood (1960's -70's). My modelling output bogged down when I joined IPMS and starrted worrying about the kind of details that won't even be seen when the model is complete. I admire modellers with the skill to do it. But my philosophy is, if I want to show interior detail, build a larger scale kit. For me, 1/72 is more a "canvas" to show multiple color schemes. I'm fine with "gear up", prop blurred, pilot/crew at their stations. Some Hobby Boss kits miss important shapes and details but some look spot-on. For instance, I was pleased to find that Hobby Boss used the Tamiya 1/72 P-47s as "inspiration" for their 1/72 P-47s. The external shapes and panel lines are essentialy identical. I am curious, what other kits have "inspired" a Hobby Boss kit?
@@ModelMinutes ecxactly. Some people have got a problem with swastikas, even on historical places, like museum planes. I get why it shouldn't be in actual use, but nobody's going to become a nazi from seeing it in a scale model.
Nice review, I thought I was the only one who also thought the box looked cheap. I do like them for my younger kids and for trying out my painting techniques on a cheaper model. Thanks again and have a great weekend.
Hi , The square block underneath the fusalage is a gun pack for the nightfighter. They quiet often carried 2 20 or 30mm cannon in them. So somewhere there should be the barrels for them.
Unless you want this type of quick build kit, I would go with the Eduard or Airfix Bf-110E kits. The Revell version is the old Monogram kit and it has the bomb racks molded on just like the Hobby Boss kit. I would only consider them if the price is your main concern, but you will get what you pay for too. Airfix is probably your best value here but Eduard's kit is the best in detail and fit.
As Commenter No 200 I would like to say: It could be simpler and more brands should offer the Easy Assembly Options since I love them for getting straight to the painting and detailing rather than curse at gluing different parts.
I think that the cannon (the large barrel) is accurate cause I think that they used them in night attacks on British Lancaster to shoot them from underneath
Hi Matt, would you be so kind to tell me your recording setup? I'm planning on buying a tripod and using my phone for recording my own build videos. Thanks!
The underwing racks were plumbed for drop-tanks, but the underfuselage bomb-rack was only fitted to certain versions. In 1941, radar was still under development, and night fighters were expected to use ground control. The MG15 is more than twice the size it should be. I'd take any from Airfix, Revell or Matchbox, as better treatments of this aircraft, but the fighter-bomber versions are rare, so the only way I'd build this kit is with after-market decals and parts (guns, bombs, droptanks ) as a Bf 110E fighter-bomber.
For that kit the packaging is probably a bit over the top but generally prefer their way to something like Airfix where everything is rattling around in one bag. As for the kit itself... doesn't look too bad and easy kits like that can be a fun quick build with more time spent on the painting. Didn't realise that they did kits like this one so thank you for reviewing it. Have to admit that I have made quite a few Hobby Boss kits and overall most have been OK but you do need to research a little before buying. My first one was a 1:35 Scale AAVR-7A1 which I got for about £22 and that came with a full interior and was a nice model. Another was the 1/350 Pola Italian ship for £12 - that was quite basic but a little scratch building and a little bit of PE and it was still a bargain compared to Trumpeter's sister ship kit at nearly £70. My other fav is the 1/16 Tiger. .
@@ModelMinutes is a Zoukei Mura kit too complex? Depends on the kit and its intended customer base. So no, I think its just fine for its target demographic. I personally have a Hobby Boss 1/48 F-14D in my stash and its far from simple, but this is an "easy assembly" kit for a reason.
i have just subscribed and joined your channel as i like the honest no bull kit building that take me back to when building models was fun . it got me to go through my stash of started and unbuilt kits .i used to work in model shops . in london and croydon.
Awesome, thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my videos. I'll be sure to try and remember to give you a shout out in a future video :D (ps, if you check my community posts you'll see extra stuff and early access videos)
It is simple but then, that's what this line was made for. Some people don't like difficult builds and just want to paint the model. There's enough choice in other brands if you prefer a more complicated build.
Thank you, a good review. It would be nice to see it built in the camouflage version. I would like to see how you go about the mottling as I have two German aircraft it stock to build.
I am all for box art. Some other attempts were made by putting the built kit on the covers, "Monogram White box issues." Testors did the same thing also. Probably cuts cost considerably.
Airfix did it back in the 80's as well I'm pretty sure. I dont have a problem with putting a built model as the art (some of them are rather good) but I just feel that the hobbyboss ones look a bit cheap as they photoshop the model on a background and it looks a little off
I'd recommend looking into some of the hobbyboss kits without the "easy assembly" on the box. They aren't the best but do some good aircraft kits for the price (The 1/48 Me-262 comes to mind that's normally sold for the same price as the 1/72 Airfix one but with a lot more to it) and good, detailed armour kits although some don't have the best fit in the world.
@@Aradebil F9F, A-4, Jaguar, Sea Hawk, A-7 Corsair II, C-47, Mi-2, Mi-4, Seaknight, Mi-24, UH-34, Ah-64, Wz-10 and Lynx are all ones that don't really fit into the easy assembly range.
Before they were fitted with radar German day fighters operated at night. I think they were called Wild Sau missions. They were directed from ground to area then acquired targets visually.
I just bought the P-38 lightning 1/72. These are very simple kits, however the details are really good on them! It is too bad that they dont produce "not easy kits" in 1/72. In 1/48 they also produce really good kits.
For me as a German fascinating to see that they split up the swastikas on the decals - why? Perhaps legal reasons as swastikas in Germany are unconstitutional symbols and showing them means a punishable act....I like doing 1/72 aircraft but avoid Nazi planes as I do not want to have them in my house but that's just my pov.
yeah, it's for legal reasons - they aren't allowed to sell that symbol in Germany (and other places) so leave the modeller to do what they want with the "shapes" that are printed on the sheets
Hey Matt, thank you for a great video review! Quick question: are you planning on building your Airfix Mark I male tank you did an unboxing of? I've just completed this kit and I'm really looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it!
I’ve built the Mig-3 and 109 Trop in this series. Agree with other comments - fair value for the rock bottom price especially if it presents an out of the ordinary paint scheme which consumes the additional time otherwise spent on construction.
Ich habe diese Me 110 Rein aus Spass gebaut Das Mg ersetzt und das Cockpit etwas aufgewertet und auch andere Decals verwendet Ein funny Bausatz fűr zwischendurch und fűr einen fàiren Preis glg aus Wien
Nice review Matt, the Bf-110 is a model I haven't really built many examples of in the past. I tried the Frog Bf-110G-4 but the construction was very blocky.. this seems like a nice weekend build and I'd really like to see what you can do with it. Granted for the scale in terms of the panel lines I guess they're right to scale? Compared to some trenches other kit manufacturers do with their so you can do washes and grime lines. :)
Thats the problem with this video. Matt doesn't mention the hundreds of other really good quality kits from them and gives off the impression this is what all hobbyboss kits are like. Even the easy build ones are good for detailing with aftermarket resin and pe stuff
It is strange that they give you the fighter-bomber version but do not include bombs. The other odd thing is that the bomb racks are molded on instead of having them as separate parts. As a fighter or night fighter, the racks would have been removed. That really was an unfortunate decision by Hobby Boss. But I would imagine that the target audience for these kits would not care about any of that. For anybody who has any basic knowledge of the BF-110, I would not recommend this kit at all.
@@Anlushac11 In this kit they are "welded" on! ;). It is silly to include night fighter decals with bomb ranks molded on. You can explain the other one as ready to receive its bombs but they haven't been mounted yet.
There are contemporary photos of the night fighter variant with the antenna array on the nose and the bomb rack attached. Just look up the article of the bf110 in wikipedia, there are 3 photos just on that one page showing both. Just because you think it is silly doesn't mean it actually is.
@@_Jester_ The Wiki photos are of the G version night fighter, which is not the subject of this model. And some of those photos are post-war captured aircraft being evaluated. The G- version with the antennae used the rack for an aux. fuel tank, not for bombs. It was plumbed for fuel. It was a night fighter, not a night fighter-bomber. The E version's ETO rack was not plumbed at all. Look up photos taken during the war of Bf 110E night fighters assigned to night fighter units. Just a quick check only shows a slick fuselage; no ETO rack. Maybe you will find such photos of a Bf-110E and I could be wrong. If you do I hope you provide the link or source.
The bomb racks could be used for fuel tanks . I presume it's Me110 E/F So it's a fighter long range and could carry bombs but Was not really a nightfigher.
Hobby Boss Easy kits are...way too easy. They are like, in between a normal kit, and Airfix Quickbuild kits. I don't like them very much, I have build a few (Aircobra, Mustang). If you are gonna build it, do the NF version (and look in your spares box for a decent MG34)) :D
Some of the Hobby Boss kits are more accurate than others. The rear gun on the Bf-110 does look very over scale compared to actual photos of the aircraft - which look about 50% shorter
It's all about the price really... I'd happily pay five Euros or something like that for this kit. It's looks like a great kit to ad some scratchbuild parts to Edit: Ok, it's like 12 Euros here in the Netherlands. Seems a little overpriced. On the other hand: it's a twin engine fighter...
The MG is too big, but at least slightly better than the one in my Airfix Bf 110 (02006), where the MG reminds me of a kind of piping, but the Airfix molding is also 62 years old and not 8 years.
I bought the Hobbyboss 1:72 easy build f6f Hellcat when I got back into modelling about 8 years ago and I couldn't believe how simple it was. They might as well have built it for me as there was only about 8 parts in the whole kit. Very disappointing indeed, and needless to say I've never bought another Hobbyboss easy build kit since . Firmly on my 'stay away from' list, along with old vintage Airfix and anything with Shitaleri written on the box,, (unless it's another manufacturers kit in it!)
That’s a bit harsh . Maybe avoid the easy build hobbyboss👍. The Italeri 1/72 F-35 is brilliant, so much so Tamiya reboxed it. The Hobbyboss 1/72 Hawker Seahawk is beautiful. Maybe consult Scalemates to avoid missing out on many good kits.
Oh I understand what you're saying fellas and I do have some of the regular 1:48 hobbyboss kits in the stash. I just couldn't believe how basic these easy kits were when I first saw them
how on earth can you complain about the sprues being bagged separately?! thats a fantastic plus point. "too much plastic" is a stupid complaint, you've literally bought a plastic model kit.
Considering the environmental impact that plastic has in this day and age, it’s excessive and wasteful. Yes, the kit is made of plastic but the packaging doesn’t have to be
Why is it a stupid comment? They way I took it, and I must agree, was that there was too much unnecessary plastic packaging. Yes the model is plastic but that isn't going in the bin.
@@R0swell5104 perhaps OP has a need/use/want for plastic bags that we aren’t aware of. Sadly, for me, they would have to be recycled as I know of no other use for them
Complete nonsense to make model kits where they sacriface accuracy to omit glue. If they want to made a toy so why trying to do small details. If they want to made accurate model so why this glueless construction? They want to eat a cake and have a cake...As usual chinese want to get into market and have no idea what they trying to produce...
These easy build Hobbyboss kits need to be compared to Airfix starter kits like their new Hawk. It’s not a representation at all of the brand. They make many superb kits.
3C+AR is pretty well known from air to air footage for a propaganda film, it didnt have radar fitted, but it also didnt have the bomb racks either but rather a mounting for drop tanks closer to the nacelles like later variants and capped prop hubs, but I think thats getting a bit picky for who this kit is aimed at.
Мэтт ,здравствуй друг !!! Я Сергей , тот самый из Самары ! ! ! Наконец - то , я нашел Вас !! Тот планшет с которого мы общались вышел из строя и я потерял свою страничку на Ютубе . Вот теперь на новым планшете и пока с новой страничке пока не восстановлю , а как восстановить я не знаю 😊@@ModelMinutes
Ive built this, quite enjoyed it
awesome!
I like these easy kits by Hobby Boss,yes they may be simple and not the most accurate but as I prefer the painting rather than the gluing together and I am not a rivet counter(if it looks similar to what the real one looks like thats ok by me), they are great for me.
thats awesome :D
Totally agreed with you sir, if it seems very similar its ok.
Addicional to this, those kits are usually cheaper than other ones more precise, you can buy two, and make other versión.
l was going to say exactly the same thing . Enjoy the painting more than the assembly and the models look to be reasonably accurate so it's a win ,win situation with Hobby Boss . Plus they,re not expensive either .
same here
Thanks a bunch.
No worries!
I bought a couple of the Hobbyboss P-51c's for my other half (her favourite aircraft). She mostly builds 1/32 and 1/48 Mustangs , but sometimes prefers to build something quick. Apart from the lack of interior details, once built and painted, these quick kits look just as much the part as any other. Great value, I'd say. Forget the little foibles like oversized rear mg in the Bf 110. They can be replaced if needs be. Same with missing bombs etc. Those that build straight from the box won't lose sleep over these things anyway. They're great little kits which in the hands of the experienced can be made to look like winners !
tbh I'll probably build this one out of the box anyway
Your right the night fighter version did have radar antennae mounted on the nose. Looked a bit like wire coat hangers
Yeah I thought so
Agree with you on the parts situation, there doesn't seem to be that many. Never made a Hobby Boss kit before , but I got a P 38, and was quite taken back with the plastic. Should be fun to build though. Iam up for the Green version if you build it. Thats if you have not already done it. Iam working though your videos.
This is currently on the workbench and nearly finished - and it was done in the green camo scheme, watch this space for a build video . . .
Very interesting, thank you very ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻
Glad you enjoyed it
@@ModelMinutes thank you
Did you notice that there are decals for the instrument panel and other instruments on the decal sheet. But no instrument panel in the kit. Its as if the decal sheet is from another kit or something.
Hmm that’s a good point, I never noticed that
Hobby Boss kits are a mixed bag. Primarily I collect and sometimes actually build 1/72. I have a few Hobby Boss and "Easy Model" collectables which appear to be built and painted Hobby Boss kits. Overall they seem more accurate than the Airfix and Revell 1/72 kits I built in my childhood (1960's -70's).
My modelling output bogged down when I joined IPMS and starrted worrying about the kind of details that won't even be seen when the model is complete. I admire modellers with the skill to do it. But my philosophy is, if I want to show interior detail, build a larger scale kit. For me, 1/72 is more a "canvas" to show multiple color schemes. I'm fine with "gear up", prop blurred, pilot/crew at their stations.
Some Hobby Boss kits miss important shapes and details but some look spot-on.
For instance, I was pleased to find that Hobby Boss used the Tamiya 1/72 P-47s as "inspiration" for their 1/72 P-47s. The external shapes and panel lines are essentialy identical. I am curious, what other kits have "inspired" a Hobby Boss kit?
thanks for the info!
Finally, an easy to build, twin engine kit.
(Also, what paint do you use for these kits?)
(Thanks, Model Minutes)
i'd probably go for a vallejo paint set to get the right mix of colours personally
Great video 👍 Hobbyboss do Hurrican Fighter - is it good kit?
I’d have to get one to find out
@@ModelMinutes I bought this evening Hurricane II
@@GarysActionManChannel1970 nice!
@@ModelMinutes ebay £ 9.24 carriage paid - first model in years
@@GarysActionManChannel1970 sounds like a good deal
I love how they included the swastikas.
For historical accuracy
@@ModelMinutes ecxactly. Some people have got a problem with swastikas, even on historical places, like museum planes. I get why it shouldn't be in actual use, but nobody's going to become a nazi from seeing it in a scale model.
Nice review, I thought I was the only one who also thought the box looked cheap. I do like them for my younger kids and for trying out my painting techniques on a cheaper model. Thanks again and have a great weekend.
Thanks for watching!
Hi , The square block underneath the fusalage is a gun pack for the nightfighter. They quiet often carried 2 20 or 30mm cannon in them. So somewhere there should be the barrels for them.
hmm, interesting!
Unless you want this type of quick build kit, I would go with the Eduard or Airfix Bf-110E kits. The Revell version is the old Monogram kit and it has the bomb racks molded on just like the Hobby Boss kit. I would only consider them if the price is your main concern, but you will get what you pay for too. Airfix is probably your best value here but Eduard's kit is the best in detail and fit.
thanks for the suggestion :)
As Commenter No 200 I would like to say: It could be simpler and more brands should offer the Easy Assembly Options since I love them for getting straight to the painting and detailing rather than curse at gluing different parts.
Easy assembly kits certainly have their place in our hobby
I think that the cannon (the large barrel) is accurate cause I think that they used them in night attacks on British Lancaster to shoot them from underneath
wasn't that the other system they had ("jazz music")
@@ModelMinutes think so but not sure you might want to consult the wiki
"Too much plastic Hobby Boss". That was a good one!
:P
When do you build your male tank
not sure yet
Hi Matt, would you be so kind to tell me your recording setup? I'm planning on buying a tripod and using my phone for recording my own build videos.
Thanks!
I actually use a DSLR camera and have it mounted on an arm which allows me to move around for different shots and angles
The underwing racks were plumbed for drop-tanks, but the underfuselage bomb-rack was only fitted to certain versions. In 1941, radar was still under development, and night fighters were expected to use ground control.
The MG15 is more than twice the size it should be.
I'd take any from Airfix, Revell or Matchbox, as better treatments of this aircraft, but the fighter-bomber versions are rare, so the only way I'd build this kit is with after-market decals and parts (guns, bombs, droptanks ) as a Bf 110E fighter-bomber.
thanks for the info!
might be worth it for a crashed Bf-110 in a diorama setting!
cool idea!
I like the 20mm cannon, for rear defense! 😜
ah, maybe that's what it is!
For that kit the packaging is probably a bit over the top but generally prefer their way to something like Airfix where everything is rattling around in one bag. As for the kit itself... doesn't look too bad and easy kits like that can be a fun quick build with more time spent on the painting. Didn't realise that they did kits like this one so thank you for reviewing it.
Have to admit that I have made quite a few Hobby Boss kits and overall most have been OK but you do need to research a little before buying. My first one was a 1:35 Scale AAVR-7A1 which I got for about £22 and that came with a full interior and was a nice model. Another was the 1/350 Pola Italian ship for £12 - that was quite basic but a little scratch building and a little bit of PE and it was still a bargain compared to Trumpeter's sister ship kit at nearly £70. My other fav is the 1/16 Tiger.
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thanks for the info!
With respect, to criticize an "easy assembly" kit for being too simple is to miss the point.
Yes, but is it too simple?
@@ModelMinutes its an entry level kit for beginners and kids, what'd you expect? Smdh
@@QDawson090 but,
Is it too simple?
@@ModelMinutes is a Zoukei Mura kit too complex? Depends on the kit and its intended customer base. So no, I think its just fine for its target demographic.
I personally have a Hobby Boss 1/48 F-14D in my stash and its far from simple, but this is an "easy assembly" kit for a reason.
@@QDawson090 would you recommend it?
i have just subscribed and joined your channel as i like the honest no bull kit building that take me back to when building models was fun . it got me to go through my stash of started and unbuilt kits .i used to work in model shops . in london and croydon.
Awesome, thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my videos. I'll be sure to try and remember to give you a shout out in a future video :D (ps, if you check my community posts you'll see extra stuff and early access videos)
It is simple but then, that's what this line was made for. Some people don't like difficult builds and just want to paint the model. There's enough choice in other brands if you prefer a more complicated build.
I suppose that whilst the build is simple, perhaps the details are simple too - it is possible to have a detailed model that is easy to construct
@@ModelMinutes True. And I just checked the price over here and it's definetly too expensive for what it offers.
Great video great review.
I've got one in the stash.
I'm doing mine as the Nightfighter version.
Keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do!
Thank you, a good review. It would be nice to see it built in the camouflage version. I would like to see how you go about the mottling as I have two German aircraft it stock to build.
Thanks for the suggestion!
I am all for box art. Some other attempts were made by putting the built kit on the covers, "Monogram White box issues." Testors did the same thing also. Probably cuts cost considerably.
Airfix did it back in the 80's as well I'm pretty sure. I dont have a problem with putting a built model as the art (some of them are rather good) but I just feel that the hobbyboss ones look a bit cheap as they photoshop the model on a background and it looks a little off
I'd recommend looking into some of the hobbyboss kits without the "easy assembly" on the box. They aren't the best but do some good aircraft kits for the price (The 1/48 Me-262 comes to mind that's normally sold for the same price as the 1/72 Airfix one but with a lot more to it) and good, detailed armour kits although some don't have the best fit in the world.
thanks for the suggestion!
unfortunately all the 1/72 kits are easy assembly
@@Aradebil F9F, A-4, Jaguar, Sea Hawk, A-7 Corsair II, C-47, Mi-2, Mi-4, Seaknight, Mi-24, UH-34, Ah-64, Wz-10 and Lynx are all ones that don't really fit into the easy assembly range.
@@kirovskiecrab1365 True, i should have made it more clear: all WWII airplanes in 1/72 from Hobby Boss are easy assembly :)
@@Aradebil no they’re not, only the ones marked as “easy assembly”
Before they were fitted with radar German day fighters operated at night. I think they were called Wild Sau missions. They were directed from ground to area then acquired targets visually.
thanks for the info!
Having built the old 1970's Airfix version earlier this year,that rear gun does seem to be out of scale
yeah, i thought so - glad it's not just me
Should see the one on the il2m. The barrels wider than the 37mms at the front
Possibly just bad positioning. The thin barrel section should be outside and the thicker body should be inside the glass.
I'd like to see a build of the day scheme 👍
What do you mean?
The two tone green camo version. I think would look great if that is the one you decide to build?!
thanks!
Yes for an MG-15 it's huge.
yeah, looked a bit sus
I just bought the P-38 lightning 1/72. These are very simple kits, however the details are really good on them! It is too bad that they dont produce "not easy kits" in 1/72. In 1/48 they also produce really good kits.
Yeah, i've seen some of the other kits, but at the moment only bought some 1/72 planes and a submarine
For me as a German fascinating to see that they split up the swastikas on the decals - why?
Perhaps legal reasons as swastikas in Germany are unconstitutional symbols and showing them means a punishable act....I like doing 1/72 aircraft but avoid Nazi planes as I do not want to have them in my house but that's just my pov.
yeah, it's for legal reasons - they aren't allowed to sell that symbol in Germany (and other places) so leave the modeller to do what they want with the "shapes" that are printed on the sheets
Hey Matt, thank you for a great video review!
Quick question: are you planning on building your Airfix Mark I male tank you did an unboxing of? I've just completed this kit and I'm really looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it!
That's the plan! I'm not sure when I will get the chance but I do intend to do it
I’ve built the Mig-3 and 109 Trop in this series. Agree with other comments - fair value for the rock bottom price especially if it presents an out of the ordinary paint scheme which consumes the additional time otherwise spent on construction.
thanks for the info!
I built it, it is really simple. Don’t try to use the decals though, mine were unusable. Had to get some leftovers from other kits.
hmm, that's a shame. I'll probably give them a try to see what they are like
OK as a starter kit and looks a bit cheap. Interesting to see how build goes.
i'm not anticipating any issues with the build at the moment, hopefully it all goes ok
I only buy Eduard with extras
nice :)
Another great review 👏, I don't really like the 110 as a fighter. Do the night fighter version.
Thanks!
Ich habe diese Me 110 Rein aus Spass gebaut Das Mg ersetzt und das Cockpit etwas aufgewertet und auch andere Decals verwendet Ein funny Bausatz fűr zwischendurch und fűr einen fàiren Preis glg aus Wien
Thanks for sharing! That mg is something I did consider replacing (but didn't have the time)
I've actually just made this the only problem I had was the decals
thanks for letting me know
Nice review Matt, the Bf-110 is a model I haven't really built many examples of in the past. I tried the Frog Bf-110G-4 but the construction was very blocky.. this seems like a nice weekend build and I'd really like to see what you can do with it. Granted for the scale in terms of the panel lines I guess they're right to scale? Compared to some trenches other kit manufacturers do with their so you can do washes and grime lines. :)
I bult the airfix one many years ago. This does look better detail-wise but still is quite a simplified design
Painting these can be difficult my dad builds them and says the paint dont stick or runs off
hmm, i might need to use a primer on this when I build it then
Build it.
Green camo'ed version
Thanks!
You should so the day scheme. Great video by the way, but I'm looking forward to more build videos. Cheers!
Thanks for the suggestion! More builds coming soon
I really recommend the bf 110 in 1:72 scale by eduard. It has Pe-parts and mask and awesome details and decals
thanks for the suggestion!
Here is a video of this kit built: th-cam.com/video/9lpj4ciwuTA/w-d-xo.html
Looks really good
Good review - even if it makes me never want to go near this kit or this manufacturer!
I suppose if you wanted something fun and easy to do on a weekend this would fit the bill
Thats the problem with this video. Matt doesn't mention the hundreds of other really good quality kits from them and gives off the impression this is what all hobbyboss kits are like. Even the easy build ones are good for detailing with aftermarket resin and pe stuff
This feels like a kit to give to someone who is in the early days of the hobby. Or maybe a throw away kit to test things on depending on the price.
That’s a great idea!
It is strange that they give you the fighter-bomber version but do not include bombs. The other odd thing is that the bomb racks are molded on instead of having them as separate parts. As a fighter or night fighter, the racks would have been removed. That really was an unfortunate decision by Hobby Boss. But I would imagine that the target audience for these kits would not care about any of that. For anybody who has any basic knowledge of the BF-110, I would not recommend this kit at all.
I wonder if they were planning on having bombs for a different version which could be added to this "base tooling"
I think the bombers and gun pod kits were called Rustsachs kits. They were bolt on and I don't think they were ejectable.
@@Anlushac11 In this kit they are "welded" on! ;). It is silly to include night fighter decals with bomb ranks molded on. You can explain the other one as ready to receive its bombs but they haven't been mounted yet.
There are contemporary photos of the night fighter variant with the antenna array on the nose and the bomb rack attached. Just look up the article of the bf110 in wikipedia, there are 3 photos just on that one page showing both. Just because you think it is silly doesn't mean it actually is.
@@_Jester_ The Wiki photos are of the G version night fighter, which is not the subject of this model. And some of those photos are post-war captured aircraft being evaluated. The G- version with the antennae used the rack for an aux. fuel tank, not for bombs. It was plumbed for fuel. It was a night fighter, not a night fighter-bomber. The E version's ETO rack was not plumbed at all. Look up photos taken during the war of Bf 110E night fighters assigned to night fighter units. Just a quick check only shows a slick fuselage; no ETO rack. Maybe you will find such photos of a Bf-110E and I could be wrong. If you do I hope you provide the link or source.
The bomb racks could be used for fuel tanks .
I presume it's Me110 E/F
So it's a fighter long range and could carry bombs but
Was not really a nightfigher.
hmmm, sounds like Hobbyboss didnt really match the paint scheme with the variant they depicted?
*A good surprise this "basic" kit, quality and details are here ... except the rear MG gun which is too big!*
haha very true
Hobby Boss Easy kits are...way too easy. They are like, in between a normal kit, and Airfix Quickbuild kits. I don't like them very much, I have build a few (Aircobra, Mustang). If you are gonna build it, do the NF version (and look in your spares box for a decent MG34)) :D
thanks!
Some of the Hobby Boss kits are more accurate than others. The rear gun on the Bf-110 does look very over scale compared to actual photos of the aircraft - which look about 50% shorter
yeah, i thought it looked a bit off
It's all about the price really... I'd happily pay five Euros or something like that for this kit.
It's looks like a great kit to ad some scratchbuild parts to
Edit: Ok, it's like 12 Euros here in the Netherlands. Seems a little overpriced. On the other hand: it's a twin engine fighter...
Fair enough!
Box art looks a bit simple, do you know what year this model came out
it's in the video
The MG is too big, but at least slightly better than the one in my Airfix Bf 110 (02006), where the MG reminds me of a kind of piping, but the Airfix molding is also 62 years old and not 8 years.
i thought it looked a bit big
Yt premiere is the worst idea they EVER came up with
Why?
Ik agree. Ik find it very annoying. You think you can watch a new video only to find you actualy can't just yet.
@@MichelGehasse the benefit is that you get to connect with the creator at a premiere though
I bought the Hobbyboss 1:72 easy build f6f Hellcat when I got back into modelling about 8 years ago and I couldn't believe how simple it was.
They might as well have built it for me as there was only about 8 parts in the whole kit. Very disappointing indeed, and needless to say I've never bought another Hobbyboss easy build kit since .
Firmly on my 'stay away from' list, along with old vintage Airfix and anything with Shitaleri written on the box,, (unless it's another manufacturers kit in it!)
That’s a bit harsh . Maybe avoid the easy build hobbyboss👍. The Italeri 1/72 F-35 is brilliant, so much so Tamiya reboxed it. The Hobbyboss 1/72 Hawker Seahawk is beautiful.
Maybe consult Scalemates to avoid missing out on many good kits.
yeah, like Otto mentions, not all kits in the hobbyboss range are like the easy build ones
Oh I understand what you're saying fellas and I do have some of the regular 1:48 hobbyboss kits in the stash.
I just couldn't believe how basic these easy kits were when I first saw them
how on earth can you complain about the sprues being bagged separately?! thats a fantastic plus point.
"too much plastic" is a stupid complaint, you've literally bought a plastic model kit.
Considering the environmental impact that plastic has in this day and age, it’s excessive and wasteful. Yes, the kit is made of plastic but the packaging doesn’t have to be
Why is it a stupid comment? They way I took it, and I must agree, was that there was too much unnecessary plastic packaging. Yes the model is plastic but that isn't going in the bin.
@@R0swell5104 perhaps OP has a need/use/want for plastic bags that we aren’t aware of. Sadly, for me, they would have to be recycled as I know of no other use for them
@@ModelMinutes Maybe he has, the mind boggles😉
Complete nonsense to make model kits where they sacriface accuracy to omit glue. If they want to made a toy so why trying to do small details. If they want to made accurate model so why this glueless construction? They want to eat a cake and have a cake...As usual chinese want to get into market and have no idea what they trying to produce...
This still needs glue though…
These easy build Hobbyboss kits need to be compared to Airfix starter kits like their new Hawk. It’s not a representation at all of the brand. They make many superb kits.
I don't recall judging the brand based on this one kit. I thought I was being objective about this one specific product
@@ModelMinutes You do mention that "Hobbyboss do like to pride themselves on being easy and simple to construct kits".
@@ModelMinutes A lot of the comments seemed to write off Hobbyboss on one kit! That’s what I was commenting on👍
@@PeteCourtier ah, perhaps it is their first experience of the brand. I’ve built a number of hobbyboss kits and generally they’ve been quite good
@@kirovskiecrab1365 in this particular range at least, it is a marketable selling point
I've experienced a very bad model from hobbyboss, their 1:550 scale titanic is just awful
thats a shame
Hobby boss is very simple almost childish. The kits are a starting point for building a basic kit that can be modified
Or as a good introduction to the hobby 😊
Sorry Matt, too much glue and the painting is ....well.....lets say not good....
It presented quite a challenge with the poor quality paint and the difficult paint scheme 😂
3C+AR is pretty well known from air to air footage for a propaganda film, it didnt have radar fitted, but it also didnt have the bomb racks either but rather a mounting for drop tanks closer to the nacelles like later variants and capped prop hubs, but I think thats getting a bit picky for who this kit is aimed at.
Thanks for the info!
I think it’s not
maybe not
51st comment!
52nd….. maybe 😂
Приветствую ! Вас зовут Мэтт ?
yeah, my name is Matt
Мэтт ,здравствуй друг !!! Я Сергей , тот самый из Самары ! ! ! Наконец - то , я нашел Вас !! Тот планшет с которого мы общались вышел из строя и я потерял свою страничку на Ютубе . Вот теперь на новым планшете и пока с новой страничке пока не восстановлю , а как восстановить я не знаю 😊@@ModelMinutes