1:72 FuG 202 pro Bf 110 (Eduard) 3D print

FuG 202 Lichtenstein radar for the Bf 110 1:72 (3DF, 3D print)

This set contains a 3D-printed antenna array for the FuG 202 Lichtenstein radar in 1:72 scale from 3DF, intended as a detail accessory for the model of the night fighter Messerschmitt Bf 110 from Eduard. It is not an aircraft model but a set of very fine parts that replace or complete the forward antenna system of the machine. 3D printing makes it possible to print the thin antenna rods and frames far more finely and faithfully than injection-molded plastic can.

The real subject

The FuG 202 Lichtenstein was a German airborne radar used on night fighters during the Second World War. Its characteristic antler array of thin dipole antennas on the nose made it possible to find enemy bombers in the dark. The Bf 110 was among its typical carriers.

Procedure and tips for working with 3D prints

• Handle the very fine antennas carefully — they break easily
• Wash the parts and clear them of any print residue
• Cut the thin supports away with a sharp knife and the greatest possible care
• Bond with a small amount of super glue (cyanoacrylate)
• Apply a fine primer before painting and spray the antennas with an airbrush in thin coats; protect your airways when sanding

Who the accessory is for

For modelers building the Bf 110 night fighter in 1:72 scale (the Eduard kit) who want faithful, fine radar antennas. Given how small the parts are, it suits more experienced and patient builders.

This is an accessory, not a complete model. The base kit, glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.