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They show up quite frequently here at meets in Central Florida USA). I have flown one belonging to a friend, a very smooth handling model. There are plans available in a number of different sizes from Giant Scale (IMAA) to smaller versions. Me 163 RC models This page shows a list of RC models of all types: plans only, with some parts, and with pre-moulded parts. Excluded are semi-scale Me 163 RC models, that only share the basic wing planform with the real thing.

Type Company Country Kit # Year Comments Me 163B Aerographics ? G333 1/23 scale (16 inch / 41 cm span) suited for New Rapier L2 Jet unit or Jetex Motors. See the SAMS Models site for pictures. Me 163B Vöster DE 001-00090 1/13.7 scale (68 cm span) electric RC kit. Read Mike Smart's report on this model, or Adam Frazer's report. Me 163B Topp 1/10 scale (95.5 cm span) RC kit. Read Emile van Essen's report on this model Me 163B Rojair UK early 80´s 1/8 scale kit which could be finished as a powered model or a glider. ABS moulded fuselage, and included full stencil markings on the transfer sheet. Me 163B WEGA Sunshine DE 16500 1/7 scale (135 cm span) kit. See the WEGA Sunshine site for more information Me 163B Lenger Modellbau DE 1/7 scale (133 cm span) kit, glassfibre fuselage, balsa foam wing. Apart from the Lenger website, see the Willi Blick's site for more information Me 163B Model Airplane News USA FSP11761 1/6.2 (150 cm / 59") scale drawings. See David Archibold's model built from these plans. Me 163B Topp-Rippin DE 1/6.6 scale (140 cm span) kit, glassfibre fuselage. See Beni Lörtscher's model. Me 163B Scale Plans & Photo Service USA 1/6 scale drawings by Dennis Bryant Me 163B Bob Holman USA 1/6 scale kit (drawings possibly also available). Read Lee Coleman's experiences with this R/C model, or a photo report of an actual rocket powered one! Me 163B WEGA Sunshine DE 15300 1/6 scale (155 cm span) kit. Me 163B DW Modelltechnik DE 2002 1/5 scale (180 cm span) kit with jet engine. Take-off weight 6.5 kg, 100 N turbine, top speed 400 km/h, initial rate of climb 18600 ft/min (94 m/s). Some photos can be seen here. Me 163B WEGA Sunshine DE 16200 1/5 scale (186 cm span) kit. Me 163B Jim Kiehl USA 1/4.5 scale (208 cm / 82 inch span) construction drawings, cost is 50$ including priority shipping. The models by Sal Calvagna, Kevin Shaw and Rich Zwirblis were constructed from these drawings. Me 163B Joe Saitta USA 1/4.5 scale (208 cm / 82 inch span) kit, based on Jim Kiehl drawings. Read Bob Chubb's report on building this model. Me 163B Airborne Magazine AU 574 1/4.0 scale (235 cm / 93 inch span) plans. See Alfred Rosche's website for a report on building a model from these plans. Me 163B Joe Saitta USA 1/3.7 (254 cm / 100 inch span) kit, based on Jim Kiehl drawings. Me 163B Jim Kiehl USA 1/3.5 scale (267 cm / 105 inch span) construction drawings, cost is 60$ including priority shipping. Me 163C S&B Models Electro model, pusher prop. See this page for a built-up model, fitted with a small video camera for inflight footage!

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