denders Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Welcome to the forum! I had no idea the USN had one... so it should be interesting to say the least. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 16 hours ago, denders said: buried under a runway expansion at Hagerstown. But this should prove an interesting build Dave. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Dave Welcome aboard and what an interesting build thread for a kickoff. Will be following. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted January 25 Administrators Share Posted January 25 Looking forward to this! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 This came today. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 26 Administrators Share Posted January 26 Now this will be fun to watch as Jeroen’s epic build comes to a close 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 Working on the engine and interior. Too bad the engine will probably be 95% buried. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Dave Nice start on the interior- the subtle weathering looks perfect. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 It must be the lighting Dave it had the same effect to me also shadows I guess. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Dave Same as with Kev - do you see the shadowing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 Peter, Oh, yeah, that's why I suggested it could be the lighting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Surely seems so. The lighting is great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 Thanks! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Nice to see a well organized bench with a build underway .. congrats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockieYarwood Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Awesome work on the cockpit and engine, Dave. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Very nice work! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Dave Nice work on the engine interior of the 108 - the brake additions are a nice touch as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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