1:48 Bf 110 G-2 Spanner II Anlage, Owf. Josef Kociok

Decals 1:48 Bf 110 G-2 Spanner II Anlage (OWL)

A decal sheet in 1:48 scale from the brand OWL for plastic models of the twin-engine Messerschmitt Bf 110 in the G-2 version, specifically for the machine equipped with the Spanner II device and associated with Josef Kociok. The sheet is an accessory to a kit, not the model itself, and it replaces the markings enclosed with the box.

The real subject

The Bf 110 was a twin-engine two-seat aircraft designed as a heavy fighter. In daytime combat against single-engine machines it did not succeed, but it found its use in other roles, among them night fighting. The G version was the most numerous production series of the type; the G-2 form was among its early machines. The designation Spanner refers to the infrared sighting device that was tested on night fighters as an aid to finding a target in the dark. Its practical results were mixed and it did not come to be used in service.

Application tips

A model with a night scheme tends to be dark and low in contrast, so every imperfectly settled decal is noticed on it at once. Coat the surface with gloss clear varnish, therefore, and let it cure completely. Hold the decal in lukewarm water for only a few seconds, lay it against its place and let it slide off the backing. On engraving, panel joints and fairings use a softener in small amounts and leave the film in peace between them. Once it has dried, go over the area with clear varnish to suit the gloss you want and only then work with washes and pigments.

Who the set is for

• modelers building the Bf 110 G-2 in 1:48 scale
• anyone interested in the less usual technical equipment of night fighters
• builders who are not satisfied with the decals from a kit
• collectors of decal sheets to keep in reserve

This is a decal sheet, not a kit. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package.