ScanmanDan Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I'm just having a bit of fun. Something simple to practice on and the Hasegawa Komet seemed to fit the bill nicely. The only aftermarket bits needed were a CMK resin cockpit and Eagle Strike decals. So far I've assembled the fuselage and wings and scribed in some details. Assembled the dolly and wheels, added a few bits from styrene and modified the mountings so that it can be fitted after the fuselage is joined and painted. Begun work on assembling the beautiful CMK resin cockpit. Hopefully have this kit in the paintshop by next weekend and finished in a couple of weeks. Which is warp speed for me. Thanks for stopping in for a look. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hi Dan, Thats some very neat work you've done so far. Which scheme/markings are you doing? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanW Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Very neat work - awesome aircraft, the 163, so will be watching your build. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLP Publishing Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Nice work Dan! I really wish I'd put more effort into my Komet build now. Perhaps I'll pick up another one. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicus Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Great work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 A little more progress. Worked a bit to get the resin CMK cockpit to sit in the fuselage properly. Had to use a styrene spar and pin to hold it in position. I didn't use the sets photoetched side panels but made styrene replacements for them. I'm really impressed with the detail on the resin cockpit. I hope I can do it justice once the paint goes on. Here is where it's at right now. Steve--Thanks, I'm leaning towards doing yellow 11 in 81/83 over 76. (I'd better start practicing my mottles.) Kev-- Your Komet build got me to thinking of doing one myself. Just enough time at my build speed to get it ready for Model Expo Ian, Metallicus & Kagemusha-- Thanks for the encouragement and kind comments. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Nice work Dan! I really wish I'd put more effort into my Komet build now. Perhaps I'll pick up another one.Kev I had the same thoughts about mine, but as it was a Mojo restoration project I don't feel too bad Incidentally, there's a new Komet coming from Hasegawa shortly, and it's supposed to be a bit of a re-tool, IIRC. I'll be interested to see how it compares to the old one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLP Publishing Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Kev-- Your Komet build got me to thinking of doing one myself. Just enough time at my build speed to get it ready for Model Expo Ah, cool! I'd love to see it there. I'm hoping to get my 262 done by then too. Incidentally, there's a new Komet coming from Hasegawa shortly, and it's supposed to be a bit of a re-tool, IIRC. I'll be interested to see how it compares to the old one Really? I hadn't heard that before. I know Dragon have one on the books, and I'm hoping we'll see that before too long. Kev Edited February 8, 2011 by Big Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 The upcoming Komet from Hasegawa has resin blisters for the tail and new decals for Spate's tomato coloured rocket. That's all. Item name : 1/32 MESSERSCHMITT Me163B KOMET "Ekdo 16" Category : 　 WWII German Rocket Fighter Package : Same size as S4X (260 x 390 x 45) Estimated No. of parts : 61 Base kit : S4X(08504) - Regular item in 2011 + new tail fuselage teardrop type cover parts (Left & Right) Remarks : Luftwaffe Ekdo 16 Hauptmann Wolfgang Späte Code: PK+QL May 1944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Regarding Spates 'Tomato', story goes his ground crew thought it would a good idea to make his aircraft stand out (ala Richthofens Circus) However when he saw it as he was off on his next mission he was not very pleased!! His ground crew were ordered to repaint asap. So, there you go, the 'Tomato' only lasted one mission. Thought you might be interested. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 Progress; Thanks for taking a look. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Nicely done cockpit. Presumable one needs to be careful on the wear and tear depicted on a 163 as they accumulated only a handful of flying hours (minutes at at a time really) and most were destroyed before they had done many flights in any case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanW Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Nicely weathered cockpit! I like the wear on the leather - have just been trying to recreate that look myself, not easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Oooo very nice indeed, that resin pit is a really nice touch. I'm quite a fan of the 163 so i'll be following this closely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Slow progress. Concentrating on getting the basic assembly nice, smooth and square. I'd like to enter this one in competition at Model Expo. Added a few belly details, tow hook and fuel dump vent. I have spent a bit of time getting a good smooth wing joint and tidying up the scribing. Just a little bit to go before I can prime this baby. A big thank you for all the positive feedback. Work In Progress-- Point taken about over weathering. I do like to tart up paint jobs. IanW & Oddball--Thank you for your comments. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 After a day filled with the shakes-ies, drops-ies, knock over-ies and smug everything in sight-ies I have managed to get the blue on. Now it's just a matter of leaving the model alone to cure a bit before I tackle the mottles. Easier said than done as I'm dying to get on with it. I hope you like her with a bit of paint. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Great detailing on an old kit. This is going to look great when finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Mottles; Tried to stay a bit subtle. crobinsonh--Thanks! Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 That's looking great! Always had a soft spot for this kit - but you're really creating something special with this one - lovely!! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Iain-- Thanks very much. Yep, the Komet is one of my all time favourite kits. Must keep pushing on. Wings painted; Decals; Haven't made any stuff ups yet. Started to run some very thin Paynes Grey oil paint into the panel lines. But I found that I didn't need as much as I usually do because the water color that I used to check the scribing and rivets held up very well after painting. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Blooming lovely "power egg" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Slow progress; Started to paint up the landing trolly. Lots and lots of pin washes with oil paints to panel lines and started the chipping/scratching. Happy now that most of the decals are done and I can start to do the detail painting. That's the part I really like to do. Carts--Thank you! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 oh wow, thats really really impressive, must pick up one of these kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Very nice work - I built this myself to get my mojo back last year, and really enjoyed it. I did mine almost OOB though, just with some Etch that I found in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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