GB-63 1/48 Bf 108B-2 Taifun - Stormy Weather

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Nov 22, 2009
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Username: fubar57
First name: George
Category: Advanced
Manufacturer: Eduard
Model: Messerschmitt Bf-108B-2 Taifun Kit #8052
Scale: 1:48
Add-ons: Seat harnesses

My subject, KG✙EM


DA WEBS
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I really wanted to do a B-1 version but couldn't find enough info on the differences. I do know that the B-1 wings could be folded and I believe the prop was different. This version of the B-2 has been done to death but the camo is a challenge I want to tackle
 

The B-2 is the military designation of the B-1 that was the civilian one mostly. So these didn't differ externally. Internally there could be the slightly different stuff in the cockpit for instance, the system allowing to fly at night and during the poor weather conditions. The B-2 had the possibility of folding the wings eliminated. Both variants were powered by the same Argus AS-10C-3 inline engine with a wooden Schwarz or similar Heine , two-blade fixed pitch propeller of 2350 mm diameter. The different prop ( Argus metal one ) got the D version because of the new Argus 10R motor.

According to the WM book no.149 the KG+EM was the B-2/trop variant. It means that there should be ... the special dust filter on the cooling airinlets to the engine carburetor and a more efficient oil cooler. The interiors of the wheel bays got the removable leather cases. What is more, there were attached the sunshades in the cockpit and its ventilation system was improved with the dust filters. Also there were the rear-window small round ventilation air inlets at the corners of the rear windows.
Additionally there were mounted in the cockpit, two extra tanks, one larger for the fuel and the second smaller one for the oil. Both were atatched on the starboard at the back passenger's place. The trop variant had the metal two-blade Messerschmitt P7 controllable pitch airscrew .
 
I agree with Terry. The outer edge of the crosses is slightly moved toward the wing root but not to the aperture between the flap and the aileron. So the gap at the port wing is almost off screen. I would say just pretty tight. In other words ... a visual trick.

 
Thanks Andy. I've looked through many builds and while many report little or no issues, several report three areas of concern. One is the rear wing/fuselage join. The second is the interior into the fuselage, The third is the canopy fit, either too long or wide/narrow. I decided to tackle the last first; let the drama begin.....




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Like the proverbial glove. Ignore the slight gaps as the fit is very snug. Working on the cockpit at the moment trying to figure out what can be glued before painting. I've seen the fuel tank painted RLM02 or yellow
 
True that Vic.. Though this isn't a Proflipack, Eduard was kind enough to include masks for that whacking great canopy. I rarely spray interior colour on canopies first but on this one I think the colour might be visible. Taking the grandkid to PG to get him a birthday mountain bike so probably not too much modelling today
 
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