Randy Lutz Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hi all, This is the Dragon 1/48 He 162 Mistel kit. As this combination never actually existed, this what-if depicts a Heinkel He 162, which has been re-deployed from JG1 to a new bomber unit. The Me 262 represents a tired, in-service fighter which was sent back to the Messerschmitt factory to be reconfigured to a drone aircraft with a new warhead nose cone. I performed the following minor mods to the kit. He 162 - Eduard photo etched detail set used in the cockpit - kit pitot tube replaced with hypodermic needles - FuG25a IFF antenna added - photo etched DF loop added - landing gear doors modified to allow them to fit in the closed position - machine gun barrels drilled out - airframe painted with Xtracolor X210 Brunviolett RLM 81, X211 Dunkelgrun RLM 82 and X208 Lichtblau RLM 76 - model is weathered with chalk pastels - markings are from various sources and AeroMaster 48-334 Reich Defense 163’s and 162’s Part 7 Me 262 - kit pitot tube replaced with hypodermic needles - fuselage rescribed to depict where the cockpit was removed and new sheet metal added - aileron trim tab linkage added - airframe painted with Xtracolor X210 Brunviolett RLM 81, X211 Dunkelgrun RLM 82, X212 Lichtgrun RLM 83 and X208 Lichtblau RLM 76 - model is weathered with chalk pastels - markings are from AeroMaster 48-336 Me 262 Sturmbirds Part 3 Trolley - drag chute cables and breakaway retaining ropes added References Aero Detail No. 9, Messerschmitt Me 262A Aero Detail No. 10, Messerschmitt Me 163 and Heinkel He 162 Classic Publications No. 7 Mistel German Composite Aircraft and Operations 1942-1945 Cheers and thanks for looking Randy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Very Nice work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR148 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Very Awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skids72 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 That looks fantastic. Well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Outstanding model Randy! Great job. Love this subject. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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