{"product_id":"heller-80231-messerschmitt-bf-108b-taifun-wwii-german-liaison-aircraft","title":"Messerschmitt Bf 108B “Taifun” WWII German Liaison Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e Vintage kit in good condition. 100% complete, though a few parts have been carefully detached from the sprues.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMesserschmitt Bf 108B “Taifun” WWII German Liaison Aircraft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelopment 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications of the Bf 108\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWingspan — 34.45 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength — 27.17 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight — 7.55 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47676550414513,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/3589\/7521\/files\/heller80231-box-art.webp?v=1783411398","url":"https:\/\/arcus-hobby.store\/products\/heller-80231-messerschmitt-bf-108b-taifun-wwii-german-liaison-aircraft","provider":"Arcus Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}