Me-108 Taifun - 1/72
I built this model to attend GB about Mediterranean Conflicts in our local model club, focused in Tripoli, Libya, January 1942.
The Heller kit was originally released around the early 70s. Parts are still sharply molded and fit together reasonably well, although the details are below modern kits.
I added just some very simple details such as, improvings on the undercarriage legs, brake oil hoses, seat -belts and exhausts. Main painting in Model Master Acrylics (RLMs), PU clear varnish and weathering in oils. I printed the color scheme in the correct scale for airbrush training, before painting the model.
Sources:
The excellent instructions sheet of the Me-108 Taifun 1/32 scale by Eduard.
General information about the real plane available on the internet.
Finally, a lot of fun with this small model.
PS: I apologize for the bad photos.
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Spiros Pendedekas said on March 7, 2022
Fantastic build of the sweet Heller kit, Roberto!
Great improvements!
Roberto Lúcio - Boblucio said on March 7, 2022
Thank you, friend Spiros.
George Schembri said on March 7, 2022
Great looking interior and equally great camo work and mods, Roberto.
I also like your display bases and labelling.
Roberto Lúcio - Boblucio said on March 7, 2022
Thank you George, for your comment.
John vd Biggelaar said on March 7, 2022
Superb build, Roberto @boblucio
Very nice paintwork and beautiful base.
Roberto Lúcio - Boblucio said on March 7, 2022
Thank you, John.
David Garcia said on March 7, 2022
Very nice. It's the best build of this kit I've seen. Some of Heller's kits are really good. I have their Hurricane Mk IIC on the bench right now. Well done sir.
Roberto Lúcio - Boblucio said on March 7, 2022
Thank you, David. I agree with you about some Heller kits are pretty good.
Greg Kittinger said on March 7, 2022
Looks great - paint and weathering work are perfect for 1/72.
Roberto Lúcio - Boblucio said on March 7, 2022
Thank you, Greg.
neil foster said on March 7, 2022
Lovely build of this interesting little aircraft, great finish Roberto.
Can anyone remember if this was the type stolen by James Garner and Donald Pleasance in the movie "The Great Escape" ?
Roberto Lúcio - Boblucio said on March 7, 2022
Thank you Neil, for your comment.
That plane of The Great Escape movie was a Bucker Bu-181, right?
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John Healy said on March 7, 2022
Great work, Roberto! I have a weakness for Heller kits. Nice to see them built.
Roberto Lúcio - Boblucio said on March 7, 2022
Thank you, John.
I don't really have a weakness, but I like the ones I have. (LOL).
Bob Torres said on March 8, 2022
Very nice work Roberto. Your 108 looks great, one of my favorite schemes.
Roberto Lúcio - Boblucio said on March 9, 2022
Thank you, Bob. I do like desert schemes too.
Robert Royes said on March 10, 2022
Looks great, something different.
Roberto Lúcio - Boblucio said on March 14, 2022
Thank you, Robert.