During the 1930s the idea of a "strategic" fighter became popular.  The concept evolved as an aircraft that could fly deep into enemy territory and escort bombers, attack enemy bombers, and also carry out bombing and strike missions.  The Luftwaffe developed the Bf 110 with that purpose in mind.  The aircraft was successful during the early campaigns of the war, but when it came up against the determined pilots of the RAF during the Battle of Britain it began to suffer heavy losses.  As the war progressed it found new life as a very successful night fighter.  Depicted here is the Bf 110 of Hans-Joachim Jabs, one of the leading aces of the Battle of Britain.
Eduard #8201, 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 110C