Messerschmitt 108 - Isle of Man Air Race 1937 **Finished**

[fredk]

I've had decals for ages for doing Messerschmitt's official entry into the Isle of Man Air Race. [Photo of decals to follow later]
The box for the kit is long gone;

It was reduced to this for compact storage.

[TobyC]

Look forward to seeing this in those markings.

[fredk]

This is the scheme for this one. RLM24 overall.


In this set are the markings for Willi Messerschmitt's personal 108. I have another kit lined up for that scheme. Its RLM 63 overall.

[TimJ]

I've got that decal sheet too Fred. Looking forward to seeing this one.

[fredk]

I didn't mean to start this yet, it just sort of happened;

[fredk]

There'll be no modelling done for a few days. The bulb holder in my main angle light has finally given up. I'm awaiting some replacement parts now. I can't use the other light or jury-rig another as I've had to turn off the power to my modelling desk corner.

[fredk]

Not much to show; interior done, all closed up

Wheel wells have been boxed in. Fillers on joints to be sanded smooth later.

[fredk]

What to do?
There were two 108s in the 1937 Isle of Man Air Race.
The winner was no.21 D-IOSA. Presentation of the 21 was on a rectangle.
I think D-IHDD wasn't even placed. The race was beset with problems of heavy fog.
I think I'll have to dig through my Luftwaffe spares and see if I can come up with white registration letters to do the winning aeroplane. Looks like the only parts of this decal sheet I'll be using are the tail markings and the Typhoon name.

[fredk]

Just painting and glossing the last few days; Humbrol 104 for the dark blue.


Multiple coats of Klear on to get it shiney.
I need to paint the canopy framing and surround silver.

[iggie]

That's looking very tidy Fred; lovely build!

[TimJ]

Coming along nicely.

[TobyC]

Will you need an extension?

[fredk]

Yes please.
I hope to get the decals on tonight/tomorrow. Just to paint around the canopy then. 1 more day should do see it done.

[fredk]

I cobbled together the decals for the race winner, # 21
Decals on so far;


Not much more to do. Just painting the canopy frames and surround, touch in the paint on the tyres and glaze the landing light. The prop is ready to glue on at the end.

[Old_Tonto]

What a little beauty, great work.