This is Eduard's
"Profi-Pack" version of their Messerschmitt Bf-108 Taifun. It includes
photoetched parts, so I built this one straight from the box.
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A nice cockpit,
instrument panel, and engine are included in this kit. The engine is a tight
fit, and I didn't get the front piece aligned very well. This can be added after
you install the engine to ensure it's orientation, but it won't be seen on the
finished build.
I like the looks of the Taifun's
clamshell doors in the open position, but the canopy is one injected piece. I
carefully scribed the outline of the door (over and over and over) to separate
it.
There is a fairly nasty step and
gap where the wing's trailing edge meets the lower rear fuselage. I built up
layers of Zap-A-Gap CA to smooth things.
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I
ordered a bunch of paints from White Ensign Models website, and used them on
this build. The splinter is their RLM 70 and 71 over 65. The RLM 71 appears more
red than the Model Master enamel I usually use, and the RLM 65 looks lighter and
less green. Oh well. They make a different-looking aircraft look more different!
I wanted to stay away from the desert scheme that you most often see. If you try
these paints, thin them with lacquer thinner. I first tried MM's airbrush
thinner, and the results were not optimal.
Bill
Visit my website to see other
models of mine, I also build models on commission. http://www.pix.prettyneatinc.com/
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