denders Posted January 24, 2023 Posted January 24, 2023 I had picked up an 'Overtrees' kit of the Bf 108 because I know I wanted to model the aircraft with U.S. Navy on it. I've been a little slow, but I did assemble the 'Space' IP. I've done some painting in the interior but was waiting for a book that arrived today before proceeding. This aircraft seems to have been shipped to the US and inspected by Fairchild at their facility in Hagerstown, MD. And after the war, when I guess it wasn't needed anymore, buried under a runway expansion at Hagerstown. Dave 8 1
Martinnfb Posted January 24, 2023 Posted January 24, 2023 Welcome to the forum Dave, what an excellent choice, I will follow with interest. Now,,,, since you mention that runway in Maryland , where did I put my shovel ? 1 3
GazzaS Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 Welcome to the forum! I had no idea the USN had one... so it should be interesting to say the least. 3
KevinM Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 16 hours ago, denders said: buried under a runway expansion at Hagerstown. But this should prove an interesting build Dave. 2
denders Posted January 25, 2023 Author Posted January 25, 2023 9 hours ago, GazzaS said: Welcome to the forum! I had no idea the USN had one... so it should be interesting to say the least. I didn't know about the Navy one either until I was asking about the one used by the Embassy Air Attache over at LSP. I had heard about the one flown by the Air Attache but also heard that there weren't any photographs. I imagine there have been multiple runway extensions at Hagerstown since the late '40s. When we drive up to PA to visit, we drive right past the western end of the main runway, Interstate 81, and now I wonder how far in to where it's buried. 5
Peterpools Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 Dave Welcome aboard and what an interesting build thread for a kickoff. Will be following. 1
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted January 25, 2023 Administrators Posted January 25, 2023 Looking forward to this! 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 26, 2023 Administrators Posted January 26, 2023 Now this will be fun to watch as Jeroen’s epic build comes to a close 2
Bomber_County Posted January 26, 2023 Posted January 26, 2023 11 hours ago, denders said: This came today. Welcome Dave, a different twist on the 108, I’ve often thought about buying overtrees, are there any downsides…….. 2
denders Posted January 26, 2023 Author Posted January 26, 2023 It depends on what you're wanting. Usually on SB's site, the description lists what is included and what is not included. In this case, PE, Decals, Masks, and Instructions are NOT included. I downloaded the instructions from scalemates.com. I wasn't going to use any of the kit markings, so I didn't need the decals. I picked up the 'Space' set which included the IP, a few other details, and seatbelts (PE). And I picked up a few of the resin/3D printed extras, propeller, oil cooler, and landing gear for some extra detail. 3
denders Posted January 27, 2023 Author Posted January 27, 2023 Working on the engine and interior. Too bad the engine will probably be 95% buried. 7
Peterpools Posted January 27, 2023 Posted January 27, 2023 Dave Nice start on the interior- the subtle weathering looks perfect. 2
denders Posted January 27, 2023 Author Posted January 27, 2023 Ummmm, actually Peter, I haven't done any weathering yet. Most of the interior is painted with RLM02 and I've been touching all the little bits. Perhaps it's just the lighting. 😉 I'm not sure how much weathering I'm going to do. As noted in one of the videos that was linked in Joreon's thread on his Bf108, the airplane came in three colors, cream, blue, and gray. The Monogram Close-Up book verbally calls the gray Hellgrau which is the name attached to MRP's version of RLM63 but I'm not sure of that. 3
KevinM Posted January 27, 2023 Posted January 27, 2023 It must be the lighting Dave it had the same effect to me also shadows I guess. 3
Peterpools Posted January 27, 2023 Posted January 27, 2023 Dave Same as with Kev - do you see the shadowing? 1
denders Posted January 27, 2023 Author Posted January 27, 2023 Peter, Oh, yeah, that's why I suggested it could be the lighting. 2
Peterpools Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 Nice to see a well organized bench with a build underway .. congrats 1
denders Posted January 31, 2023 Author Posted January 31, 2023 Okay, the cockpit pieces are ready to attach the sides to the main part and the engine is ready to go into the fuselage. I added anchors for the rear seat lap belts. And something to represent the brake pedals and cylinders on the left side rudder pedals. 7
RockieYarwood Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 Awesome work on the cockpit and engine, Dave. 2
Peterpools Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 Dave Nice work on the engine interior of the 108 - the brake additions are a nice touch as well. 1
denders Posted January 31, 2023 Author Posted January 31, 2023 I picked this up on ebay for the color chips. I saw it referenced in the videos of the Kermit Weeks Bf 108 restoration. I didn't know it existed, but it makes sense. 🤪 2
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