FSX Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun DM-WAM

This repaint brings a historically inspired twist to the Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun in Microsoft Flight Simulator X, featuring a speculative German Democratic Republic (DDR) registration from 1959. Though this particular scheme is fictional, it remains entirely plausible for those interested in classic Cold War-era liveries. It has been developed by B. Lechner for Classics Hangar (Mathias Pommerien)’s payware model. The package here contains the repaint only and requires the original commercial release for full functionality.

Fictitious East German Registration and Background

The Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun was introduced as a sleek four-seat touring and liaison aircraft in the mid-1930s. Powered by a single, inline engine, this all-metal low-wing design quickly gained attention for its advanced aerodynamic features, including leading-edge slats. Although the real Bf 108 was predominantly operated by Germany before and during the Second World War, this repaint imagines a post-war German Democratic Republic setting and assigns the registration “DM-WAM.” While the marking did not actually exist, it reflects the sort of design one might have encountered in East Germany during the late 1950s.

Key Features of this Repaint

• Detailed Artwork: Applied using the official paintkit from Classics Hangar, replicating surface rivets, panel lines, and subtle weathering details.
• DDR Theming: Incorporates period-inspired fonts and insignias to give a realistic feel of 1959 East Germany.
• Payware Compatibility: Built exclusively for the Classics Hangar (Mathias Pommerien) Bf 108 payware module to ensure accurate textures and modeling.

Installing the New Livery

1. Extract the ZIP archive provided by B. Lechner.
2. Place the folder texture.DM-WAM into the SimObjects/Airplanes/Classics_Hangar_Bf108B_IFR directory.
3. Open the aircraft.cfg file and insert the following lines, making sure to adjust [fltsim.XX] to the next available number:

[fltsim.XX]
title = Messerschmitt Bf 108 DM-WAM
sim = CH_Bf108B
model =
panel =
sound =
texture = DM-WAM
kb_checklists = CH_Bf108B_check
kb_reference = CH_Bf108B_ref
ui_typerole = Single Engine Prop
ui_createdby = Classics Hangar
ui_manufacturer = MESSERSCHMITT
ui_type = BF108B
ui_variation = DM-WAM
atc_id = DMWAM
description = DDR 1959.

4. Begin your simulation session and locate the “DM-WAM” variant in the aircraft selection menu.

Visual Highlights and Authentic Touches

The high-resolution paint scheme maintains crisp transition lines and period-specific registration fonts. Subdued paint weathering in this livery offers a lived-in appearance consistent with a plane in service during late-1950s East Germany. Although the paint scheme is speculative, it remains faithful to the style employed on many civilian aircraft of its era, giving virtual pilots a snapshot of a less-documented historical aesthetic.

A Note on Requirements

This livery file does not include the original payware aircraft by Classics Hangar (Mathias Pommerien). To use the repaint effectively, you must own that commercial release. Once installed, you will have full access to a unique and engaging repaint, showcasing how a Bf 108 could have looked if it had continued serving into the nascent years of the GDR.

© B. Lechner. Many thanks for downloading and exploring this uniquely tailored repaint!