Heller 80231 Messerschmitt Bf 108B “Taifun” WWII German Liaison Aircraft
Note: Vintage kit in good condition. 100% complete, though a few parts have been carefully detached from the sprues.
Messerschmitt Bf 108B “Taifun” WWII German Liaison Aircraft
Development of the Messerschmitt Bf 108 began in 1933. The aircraft boasted a highly advanced design for its era, featuring an all-metal airframe, an enclosed cabin, and retractable landing gear. It officially made its combat debut during the Spanish Civil War.
Originally conceived as a civilian touring monoplane, the Bf 108 gained considerable acclaim in this role, earning the nickname "Taifun" from the prominent German aviator Elly Beinhorn. The successful integration of its pioneering design elements provided the engineering team with invaluable expertise, which was later applied to the development of the Bf 109 fighter. Renowned for its exceptional reliability throughout World War II, the aircraft saw widespread service across multiple fronts, functioning primarily as a liaison platform and a transport for high-ranking officers.
Technical Specifications of the Bf 108
- Wingspan — 34.45 ft
- Length — 27.17 ft
- Height — 7.55 ft
Marking Options:
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Messerschmitt Bf 108B-2/Trop, “KG+EM”, Sonderkommando Blaich, Hun Airfield, Libya, January 1942 (kit mistakenly states Sicily 1943)
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Messerschmitt Bf 108B-1, “White 5”, 1st Courier Squadron, Bulgarian Air Force, 1943-1944
- Product type:
- Scale Model Kit
- Condition:
- Pre-Owned
- Scale:
- 1/72
- Manufacturer:
- Heller
- Product code:
- 80231
- Country of Origin:
- France
- Kit Type:
- Plastic Injection
- Dimensions:
- 15 × 12 cm
- Package Contents:
- Plastic parts, clear parts, decals, assembly guide, box
- Parts Count:
- 36 pieces
- Marking Options:
- 2
- Operator Nations:
- Germany, Bulgaria
- Era:
- Interwar (1918–1939), World War II (1939–1945)
- Skill Level:
- 1/5 Novice
