anyone built the me163a? bill?
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18 years ago
anyone built the me163a? bill?
Back in the prior century, I built the Combat Models Me-163A in 1/72nd scale. A very nice kit, in all of its (about) 6 piece simplicity. And I did it, from initial cutting-out of the parts, to final matte clear coat, in about 2 days. I always considered this kit to be the perfect kit to serve as one's "introduction to vac-formed models".
i'm waiting for rufus to have time to show me how to seperate pieces correctly before i go vac. this kit is also very simple with the addition of a resin c*ck[it and fret of pe. looks like it should build up nice for my 163 collection. only doubts are paint scheme. rlm02 doesn't sound tight.
I have one...but I haven't built it yet...
I haven't built it yet either, but I got one really cheap in Squadron's Eduard sale this month and it looks very good (Especially for less than $10).
Single sprue of clean plastic, a fret of photo-etch and a crisp resin cockpit set. Choice of 3 marking sets and a set of R4M rockets for under the wings.
If anything the injected canopy looks a little thick.
My Komet website has a page dedicated to this model:
Rob
My models:
and you have a 263 you haven't built yet!
got mine at a mom and pop for 12, so i agree.
danke, dude.
actually, i already had your 163 site bookmarked. hadn't gotten to the a section. excellent site with much goodies. must be a labor of love because you certainly worked on it.
There are 2 reviews (1/72 scale) on the FFSMC.
Yeah...I got mine cheap, too...as I recall. But I think were talking about two different kits...
Mine is the limited run one from Czech Model in 1/48 - 3 marking options, resin wheel well and cockpit by True Details, single sprue of parts, vacform canopy (x 2), and no etch or armament.
Yeah - and I just goofed and described it to another guy as a 163...DOHHH...
That's what happens when you get all bothered and pick up the wrong box.
DOHHHHH!!! The kit I described above was my Me 263A-1...grabbed the wrong box for a peek...
My Me 163A is indeed as you describe...though my canopy doesn't seem that bad...pretty clear.
rufus, you have the 263...at least that's the kit i saw.
and i reminded you before i saw dawn break over marblehead. dohh indeed.
love to see it.
I have both - went back and pulled out the right box.
As in the Condor kit? Yep, I built one. I should have a pic on the computer. I know there are several on a CD. I gathered all the 163 family, including the Russian cousin, for a family photo.
Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr.
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