Erprobungskommando 16
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A vintage kit from the late 70ies or early 80ies that I found at a small model shop. It might even be as old as I am. Note the black circular sticker on the tail. No mystery what's underneath it and why they had to put it there.
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The instructions are typical Heller of the time.
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The decals show their age. I don't think I can use them or if I can find replacements?
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One sprue for the towing vehicle...
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...and four more or the Komet.
The parts look decent for their age, not too detailed and raised panel lines. I don't expect too much extra work.
The parts look decent for their age, not too detailed and raised panel lines. I don't expect too much extra work.
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The clear parts are not so great but I'm not too bothered by that.
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A bit of dry fitting.
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Ready for painting I'd say.
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This might be one of the rare occasions where I didn't screw up the windows too badly. but we'll see when it's all done.
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This connection is to be riveted, that's my amateurish attempt at it. It's on the underside so not really a problem.
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After numerous layers of paint the underside looks good enough...
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... but the top side still needs two or three more.
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The towing vehicle is finished, I would say.
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Decals have arrived and applied. Time for a photo session...
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Comentarios
21 9 December 2021, 20:03
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Nice and dat boxart! Built the same plane using HB kit years ago. Print Scale should have replacement decals you're looking for.
Messerschmitt Me 163 B "Komet" (Print Scale 72-303, 1:72)
10 December 2021, 09:47
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Found a Peddinghaus set too:
peddinghaus-decals.d..jor-Spaete-1751.html
10 December 2021, 09:57
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Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I've decided to go with the Peddinghaus ones, they seem to be exactly what I'm looking for.
10 December 2021, 13:42
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Alright, painting is done, now I'm just waiting for the decals to arrive.
15 December 2021, 19:40
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And she's finished. Everything is brush painted and no weathering. The replacement decals add some nice details I think.
17 December 2021, 14:12
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This must be one of the toughest aircraft models to make appear realistic and not as a Kinder Egg toy. Incredibly tiny and bright red. Glossy red, to boot. But you managed nicely, bravo!
17 December 2021, 14:13
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Crappy build video and also shameless plug for a channel that doesn't have much on it 😛
Youtube Video
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20 May 2023, 10:53