1/40 Messerschmitt Me 163 commenced January 2023 Completed 22 Aug 23

[Boomerang]

 I thought I had best put something up.

In the finishing stages. Still have to print some decals. Make the wind driven generator prop and a tail wheel.

At this stage of proceedings I think I will leave off the Main undercarriage.

I will finish this as the Komet flown by Eric Brown post war. VF241.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Looks excellent Gordon. Note much on range, however they would go like a bat out of hell for those few minute the fuel lasted,

Lou

[Boomerang]

It did. The fuel mix was very volatile . As I did with the 162 going over the colours RLM 81/82.

Not going to get to bogged down with it though.

Decals sorted.Slight adjustment required.

Found out during some recent head scratching that the wings  were plywood covered.

Gordon

[lastvautour]

The great thing about about wooden wings is no ribbing or panel lines on the skin. What is your wingspan?


Lou

[Boomerang]

Bit colour going on.

Decals still to be sealed.

Still figuring out the generator propeller and tail wheel.

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Looking good Gordon. This qualifies as an early jet despite the rocket engine.

Lou

[Boomerang]

Thanks for that Lou.

Pushing on.

An idea for a cook up would be anything "tailless" . Some interesting and obscure designs around.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

A goof idea. The Skyray come to mind.

Lou

[Boomerang]

There are lots. Have had drawings for Skyray and Skylancer for a while. Waterman Arrow and Aerobile to name a few.

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Should we proceed, I will start a group build. Due to its small size, I will probably do 1/72 scale to go with my Skyknight.

Lou

[Boomerang]

During some random searching I came across the Kalinin K-12 .

The challenge would be the colour scheme .

Have attempted to do the "mottling" on the 163 using a bit of tissue on a bamboo skewer and a cotton bud.

Pretty happy with it.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

The WWII German colour schemes are why have so few of their models in my collection.

Lou

[Boomerang]

Bit of an update.

Some decals applied. Not happy with fuselage ones. Still need to put colour on to hide the white. Mottling done.

Generator propeller coming along . Still thinking about tailwheel.

I'm going to give this one to my Grandson so I will leave off the pitot and radio mast.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Looks great. I have yet to try any type of mottling effect. That is probably why I have so few German aircraft in my collection,

Lou

[Dave T]

Looks good. Quite a variety of colors on that one.