Gunner Mike Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 3 years ago I made a bet with one of our club members. I lost the bet and had to build a German aircraft. The last German aircraft I built was in the back seat of my Dad's company car while he was with a customer, drinking beers in Kelley pub in K.C. on St Patrick's day, 1962. It was Aurora's red plastic Me 109. It was put together in about an hour and yes, I got a good buzz off the glue. Fast forward to December 31 2013 when out of the blue I bought Meng's ME -163 at my LHS. I started the build watching football games on New Years Day and finished the little bugger 4 games later. Built out of the box with some artistic license regarding the camo. It's very detailed but the fit is tricky. Don't worry Mikey, I haven't gone to the dark side. but at least I paid off the bet. Happy New Year 3
wemattson Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Looks good! You got more done in 4 games than I can get done in a season!
Members Mikester Posted January 8, 2014 Members Posted January 8, 2014 Better late than never, I reckon! Looks great, Mike!
Members Mikester Posted January 8, 2014 Members Posted January 8, 2014 Raider/Charger game bet, right? Yup.
Administrators James H Posted January 8, 2014 Administrators Posted January 8, 2014 Looks great Mike! Do you have any in-progress shots?
Gunner Mike Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Looks great Mike! Do you have any in-progress shots? Thanks James, Sorry no in progress pics. I was going too fast and trying to watch the games.
Gunner Mike Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Not bad for a 12 hour build. Tanks Pauli. Your Tiran looks great.
Gunner Mike Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Looks good! You got more done in 4 games than I can get done in a season! Thanks, this was an anomaly.
Gunner Mike Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Better late than never, I reckon! Looks great, Mike! Thanks Mikey, The hardest part of the build was figuring out how to put the swastikas on. the decals are in 2 pieces and there's nothing on the directions. Take care. We miss ya.
DougN Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Nice looking 163 there! Guess you need to lose a few more bets so we can see more like this Doug 1
NigelR32 Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 That's a lovely build, and all done in 12 hours??? Wow!!
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