Administrators JeroenPeters Posted December 28, 2013 Administrators Share Posted December 28, 2013 Hi all, Here's my finished Me163B-1a in RAF colors. Based on these references: http://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/me163/vf241.htm In reality this particular captured example had it's MK108 cannons removed and also it's rocket engine. However: at what point this happened isn't to be found. This plane was being towed and tested as a glider. I used the Hasegawa Eduard PE set to spice things up. As all these parts seem to fit this kit really well, I can really recommend it. Also used the Master models pitot tube and added some missing details. All can be found here: http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/1510-132-rocket-science-me-163-meng/ Here are the pics: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted December 28, 2013 Administrators Share Posted December 28, 2013 Done? Praise the lords! As always....superb looking work, and I really can't see why you were so concerned about how it would come out. Nothing wrong with that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repeater Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Excellent work. Really interesting history on this aircraft too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Very sweet build Jeroen! I must admit that it took me a few seconds to get used to the RAF markings on a Luftwaffe aircraft, but that was all for the better as it made me study it more closely. I love the subtle shading and scratches etc - beautifully done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Jeroen, I love it. No balkenkreuz shining through the roundel? Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted December 28, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted December 28, 2013 Jeroen, I love it. No balkenkreuz shining through the roundel? Cees you know! I actually forgot that! I can add it with a fine white pencil... Or I'll leave it as is... Darn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarBlack1 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Oh!! Amazing work!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Looks terrific Jeroen! Congrats on a getting it finished! Regarding the roundels, I would leave it as is, since you have the guns, etc. still in, I would say that the model represents it's state just after it was repainted, and that the roundel fading happened later after more use and the guns were removed, etc. Doug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted December 28, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted December 28, 2013 Looks terrific Jeroen! Congrats on a getting it finished! Regarding the roundels, I would leave it as is, since you have the guns, etc. still in, I would say that the model represents it's state just after it was repainted, and that the roundel fading happened later after more use and the guns were removed, etc. Doug Thnx Doug, that makes sense! Building the Silver Wings Hawker Hart soon... I'm gonna need some pointers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Great build. Very inspirational. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieser Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Hello Jeroen. Enjoyed watching and learning from your build thread. Your finished model looks suitably forlorn. Lovely stuff. Cheers, Ralph. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted December 30, 2013 Members Share Posted December 30, 2013 You are a God among insects! Seriously though, great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanReed Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Very nicely done! Love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Hmm playing devil's advocate here. Never seen faded RAF roundels to the point that old markings shine throught. More a matter of badly or hastily applied roundels. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted December 30, 2013 Administrators Share Posted December 30, 2013 Fantastic work Jeroen! Not my favourite scheme but a great paint job and weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnieC Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Jeroen, That is a great looking model. Cheers, Arnold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timc Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Hey! Very nicely done and not your typical markings. I like the composition of your subject with the base, it gives the model a lot of class. Well done sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Beautiful stuff as always Jeroen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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