Fubuki4 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I was digging around in the back of the stash tonight looking for something else when I ran across this one. Poor Revell side opening box that's suffered nearly 20 years of stash crush, now is as good a time as any to rescue it. The price on the side says 15 bucks so it was a swap and sell purchase. I've given it a much better container, instructions have yellowed but surprisingly the decal sheet looks good still. I'll probably build it as a captured aircraft of some sort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 (edited) These are always cool little planes to have on the display shelf. When I was a kid I got to "fly" another kids Me-163 in the great housing area air war, I was told to hide it so it didn't get bombed be the enemy, well I never found it again, it's probably still in that bush somewhere. He did a great job on the camo...lol! Edited July 30, 2018 by bashace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I think the British gave several away after they captured an airfield in Germany. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 5 hours ago, Fubuki4 said: I'll probably build it as a captured aircraft of some sort. Maybe do something just for fun, and a bit crazy? Like paint it in Swedish markings with a "SAAB test aircraft" logo. Paint it with North Afrika colors? Paint it in Romanian colors and markings? Paint it in Brazilian colors and markings? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCAFFAN Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Different kit but marking schemes here may be helpful: http://www.hyperscale.com/2018/reviews/kits/brengunbrp144009reviewbf_1.htm HTH Bruce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Welcome to the GB. Those boxes really do not stand up well once they have been opened. it looks like the kit is ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fubuki4 Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 I need to pull dads copy of War Prizes and see whats captured in there. Sure I'll find something. I made a bit of a start tonight. Just some minor cockpit parts, I do have some seatbelts around that I'll grab for the cockpit. There is some decals provided but they don't look too good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I had no idea this kit existed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fubuki4 Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, RKic said: I had no idea this kit existed. It's the original Tri Master kit in the Revell box. Tri Master plastic is also in the Dragon/DML kit. Unfortunately Revell never issued the 2 seater, only Dragon did that and I'm keen on picking that one up again. It's surprising that the only other 1/48 Me 163 around is the old Testors kit and as far as I know none are currently in production. Bit of an opportunity here for someone like Tamiya! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Nifty, welcome aboard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fubuki4 Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 The interior is pretty good, added some AM seat belts and that's it. Now awaiting some glue to dry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fubuki4 Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Nose on, plus some glue on the tail and skid. Tail on and camped. There is a small join but that will be cleaned up easily enough. Wings glued. So far, so good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fubuki4 Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 Wings are now on, I cleaned up the mating surfaces to make the attachment more more clean. It only needed a little super glue and a swipe of sandpaper to fix things up. I tried using the decal for the red and white on the dolly, but the decal just refused to soften up, so I ditched it and used some paint. I also put the back deck on, it is a pretty poor fit so I've been filling and sanding, will polish it up then mask off the rear windows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Looking good. The interior looks great, especially considering how small it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fubuki4 Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Kurt H. said: Looking good. The interior looks great, especially considering how small it is. Oh yeh it's tiny, I've stood next to the one out here in Australia, can't say I'd have wanted to fight a war in one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 That is coming along great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fubuki4 Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 A little polishing and masking later and it's ready for a little more interior paint. I've also been masking and painting the nose cone. I will mask it off with a thin black line to the red and apply the camouflage next. Painting these types of things is much easier than trying to use a decal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fubuki4 Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 RLM 76 is on in this picture and I'm just starting to mask the wings. Wings painted RLM 81 and 82. Waiting for everything to dry before masking and mottling the fuselage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Ohhhhhh.....pretty! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fubuki4 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Fuselage done. There's a few smaller parts to attach, some gloss and decals up next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fubuki4 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Gloss and decals on. I've also sealed teh decals in and I'm going to let that dry overnight before a wash. I also have the gun sight and amoured glass to install, that will come last of all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K2Pete Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 That mottling is out-STAND-ing! Your handling of the airbrush is great to see! And the subtlety of the shades on the wings ... just ... gorgeous! ... And FAST!! You guys in this Group Build have some serious skills! Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fubuki4 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 12 hours ago, K2Pete said: That mottling is out-STAND-ing! Your handling of the airbrush is great to see! And the subtlety of the shades on the wings ... just ... gorgeous! ... And FAST!! You guys in this Group Build have some serious skills! Pete Thanks mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fubuki4 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 I finished things off tonight with a bit of a wash and a flat coat. Thanks for following along. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Excellent paint job!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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