claude Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hi Guys, This model was produced by japanese brand POPY and is not sold separately, it's a bonus that comes with the prepainted 1/144 Me 163C. That's the sprues: It's a very detailed model, as you can see, specially considering the scale. The first thing I did was the "dry fit test": Looks good to me. there's some points that will need some filling and sanding, but nothing to worry about. Very very small... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
claude Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 (edited) Then I add some details like the tow tractor hole: And drilled the exhaust: Start working on the cockpit. First thing is to remove the instrument panel base, because it's all wrong: Then I added a cockpit floor: That's all for today. Cheers Edited October 4, 2006 by claude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrake Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Claude, Can't say I've ever heard of it but looks like a very nice kits considering its size. Good work so far, look forward to seeing it finished. Hmm....mottling in 1/144, good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 the komet was a small plane to begin with, but 1/144? wow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Wow Thats small!! looking good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erwin Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 It's so small I can't even see it ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 now heres the more important question. how did you take pics of yourself actually doing the steps? timer and tripod? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
claude Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 now heres the more important question. how did you take pics of yourself actually doing the steps? timer and tripod? Both, timer and tripod... :D :D :D Thanks guys!! I'll try to do my best on this a/c... Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JochemKL Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Both, timer and tripod... :blink: Thanks guys!! I'll try to do my best on this a/c... Cheers Hey Claude Nice little model, you should almost make a mold of it so you can make more of them for yourself. Should be a fun plane to paint with a mottle camouflage gr. Jochem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
claude Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 Jochem, In fact I had another sealed and the idea of making a copy already passed trough my head... Tonight I finished the cockpit. first I build the bulkhead that separate the cockpit from the engine. I added the headrest on the bulkhead. I also added the C-stoff and T-stoff cockpit tanks (they stand as side consoles), small details like oxigen pipe, flap control handwheel, stick and seat. The instrument panel was the only thing that I used from the original parts (but I had modified a little). Most details can't be seen on the photos because my camera doesn't have a good macro function... Well, you'll have to believe me... or not :D I used N° 10 Aerodetail (Me 163 and He 162) as main reference. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 astounding detail youve got there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
claude Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 I painted the cockpit and scratchbuilded the 90mm thick bulletproof glass, it's mountings and the cockpit's air intake. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn C. Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Wow Claude, looking good. Also, it looks like a very nice kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark M. Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 If Adrian Monk built models..... Seriously, though, pretty darn impressive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
claude Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 TIME FOR NEW CANOPY!! It's almost impossible to use original clear parts in 1/144, because they are very thick. The solution is making new ones from clear acetate. The first step is to prepare the piece that will be copied. I use a piece of sprue with a portion of epoxi mass on it and I place the original caopy on it. Wait until it dries. And hold it in that tool that I don't know the name in english... :D Next step is to heat a piece of clear acetate and push it on the canopy. (I lost a lot of clear acetate when I was learning how to do it right... it's normal, but when you got it, you'll strike at first) I use a gillete blade to cut the acetate (be carefull, this blade is very sharp and accidents might happen. Keep your eyes wide open and keep the focus). Modeling knife can be used too. In larger scales you can even use a good scisor. Side by side you can the original canopy (left) and the acetate copy (right). As you can see, the copy is much more clear and allow you to see the interior... The a/c with the original canopy: The a/c with the acetate canopy: I'm very satisfied with the result!!! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Touvdal Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Very inpressive, work it is sure small !! cheers Jes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JochemKL Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Nice job on detailing this ultra small kit, still i would change the pitot tube with a thin piece of wire. cheers Jochem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
claude Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Nice job on detailing this ultra small kit, still i would change the pitot tube with a thin piece of wire. cheers Jochem Hi Jochem, In fact I intend to replace the pitot tube with a steel tube (injection needle). But only after closing the fuselage... I also haven't decided if I'll build the B-0 or B-1 version and it will have efects on the guns... Cheers, Claude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 excelent work on that canopy! oh, and that tool is called a Vice. your kommet is looking really great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
claude Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 oh, and that tool is called a Vice. Thank you :D I'll try to remenber this name...hehehehehe Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnsan Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Sorry, the tool is called a vise. A vice is a moral failing or a trivial shortcoming. Pronunciation is the same, but spelling is different. Claude, your Komet is stunning. I'm anxious to see it painted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 tipo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 A vice is a moral failing or a trivial shortcoming. Pronunciation is the same, but spelling is different. A vice is generally more fun than a vise too. Amazing work, Claude! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 My eyes hurt!! To good to be truth!! <_< Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 A vice is generally more fun than a vise too. :blink: true, unless you have a bunch of oranges! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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