Gunner Mike Posted January 8, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Not bad for a 12 hour build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Raider/Charger game bet, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Looks good! You got more done in 4 games than I can get done in a season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUY5Y Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Got to love a "happy loss" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted January 8, 2014 Members Share Posted January 8, 2014 Better late than never, I reckon! Looks great, Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted January 8, 2014 Members Share Posted January 8, 2014 Raider/Charger game bet, right? Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted January 8, 2014 Administrators Share Posted January 8, 2014 Looks great Mike! Do you have any in-progress shots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Mike Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Mike Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Not bad for a 12 hour build. Tanks Pauli. Your Tiran looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Mike Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Mike Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted January 8, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelR32 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 That's a lovely build, and all done in 12 hours??? Wow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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