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Bf-108 Taifun question
ukgeoff
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Posted: Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 01:41 PM UTC
I've just started building the Eduard 1/48 kit an I'm thinking of trying to show the cockpit canopy in the open position. Now here's my problem, how did the cockpit open? Did half of it hinge forward like a car door, or was it hinged along the centerline and lift up? I've very little reference on this aircraft and the few photos I have come across all have the canopy closed.
hussarLasall
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 06:25 PM UTC
I don't know if you can make open doors on kit.
Try Google images of Bf-108 Taifun, here is what i find.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/394728/message/1173653936/Azul++Bf-108+Taifun
ukgeoff
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Posted: Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 11:07 PM UTC
Thanks, thats very helpful.
damoore46
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Ohio, United States
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2008 - 01:02 PM UTC

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I've just started building the Eduard 1/48 kit an I'm thinking of trying to show the cockpit canopy in the open position. Now here's my problem, how did the cockpit open? Did half of it hinge forward like a car door, or was it hinged along the centerline and lift up? I've very little reference on this aircraft and the few photos I have come across all have the canopy closed.



Try here:

http://www.luftfahrtmuseum.com/htmi/ii/i005917.htm
ukgeoff
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2008 - 01:49 PM UTC
Many thanks. Now that I know that both sides open it will make cutting the canopy a little easier (I hope!).
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