Der Zerstörer… Thomas Gunn’s New BF-110 Model (1 Viewer)

[tmanthegreat]

Showcasing my newest acquisition from Thomas Gunn’s Wooden Warbirds series - their beautiful Messerschmitt BF-110C

The model represents a BF-110C flown by Hauptman Heinz Nacke that was part of the 6th Staffeln of Zerstörergeschwader 76 (6./ZG 76) when stationed at Abbeville, France, in August 1940. My display uses K&C Luftwaffe figures with Thomas Gunn diorama accessories.

If the wing tanks seem a little unusual, they are accurate representations of Luftwaffe 900 liter drop tanks. Those were rarely used, but there is photographic evidence of ZG 76 BF-110s equipped with those tanks (see period photo below).

Delivered on Christmas Eve, this aircraft model was technically my toy soldier Christmas present this year

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Awesome aircraft. Color scheme looks great. The detailing of the cockpit is equally impressive. Wonderful Christmas present, T-Man

 

[mestell]

Great looking War Bird model and a nice addition to your collection Tristan. Congratulations and I'm sure this made your Christmas very happy.
Mike

 

[Barkmann]

It is a Beast

 

[jason foote]

T man that is one amazing Christmas present. You, or Santa, obviously thought you had been good this year, so well done

 

[tmanthegreat]

Happy New Year and thank you all for the kind comments on my display

My BF-110 found its current resting place as part of a coffee table display next to my Thomas Gunn Bristol Blenheim Mk. IVF heavy fighter model.



It’s a suitable pairing of two aircraft types with similar purposes from the Battle of Britain period of the war

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Coffee table battlefield, I love it!

In addition to an impressive display of aircraft, I love your teak furniture!

 

[tmanthegreat]

Coffee table battlefield, I love it!

In addition to an impressive display of aircraft, I love your teak furniture!

Thanks Rob! I’ve long been a fan of the Danish Modern and Mid-Century modern teak furniture, literally growing up with them at my grandparent’s and parent’s homes. While the trend is technically back in style, it’s a style that never really went away for me, lol! My pieces are all vintage, too!

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Thanks Rob! I’ve long been a fan of the Danish Modern and Mid-Century modern teak furniture, literally growing up with them at my grandparent’s and parent’s homes. While the trend is technically back in style, it’s a style that never really went away for me, lol! My pieces are all vintage, too!

That's funny, me too, for many years. In fact, as I look at the fabric of your couch, I have the matching chairs in my office. Had them reupholstered many years ago as they were pretty worn.
Great taste!