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I have just completed my PM 1/72 DFS-194. A very simple kit, only 12 pieces, no decals (which is correct, since the plane had no markings).
The kit was reasonable, shape and size is ok, plastic a bit soft, details ok (there are no rivets or panel lines on a glider...)
The worst point of this kit is the canopy, the frames a oversized, making it look like armored glass. Sanding the frames of was impossible since they are on the inside...
Surface detail is also very shallow so I used pastel to highlight the lines (instead of a wash)
A tiny bit of history: the DFS-194 was a rocket powerd research aircraft, designed by Alexander Lippisch. This was ultimatly developed to the Me-163 A and B Komet. (so it will look good next to my Me-163A and J8M1 Shusei, I am making a little Komet collection)
Frank
Warmest regards,
Roger
Dave
razordws wrote:Which kit did you you use for the Japanese version?
I used the MPM upgraded kit for my J8M1. It was an easier build then I thought it would be. You can find a small build report on my old website.
http://m.1asphost.com/svankreijl/rgrob/models.j8m1.html
Luv-it!
Tailess and cool!
The canopy frame work is, as you said a bit rough. Have you ever tried using frosted Scotch tape? I've had success painting a segment of the tape the color of the frame work and slicing off strips. Then apply the strips onto the canopy, burnish and trim carefully, and voila!
...My two, F-106s that are very close to completion, are related to your DFS-194!
Lippsich was pretty dang amazing...
trexx wrote: The canopy frame work is, as you said a bit rough. Have you ever tried using frosted Scotch tape? I've had success painting a segment of the tape the color of the frame work and slicing off strips. Then apply the strips onto the canopy, burnish and trim carefully, and voila!
That sounds like a good technique. I have tried decal strips, which works as well. But which ever technique you use for canopy framing, first thing would be to make a new canopy. I might do that I if I build this kit again (since I like the me-163, I might just do that)
And yes, in a way, the DFS-194 is the grandpappy of the F-106.
Can you please advise me on the colour for the plane and for the skid?
Thanks,
Jan
The Dutch Fokker G-1 Reaper, heavy fighter. If we only would have had more of them back in May 1940....
Here is mine:
cs.finescale.com/.../161954.aspx
JMartvery nicely done... I like the wood finish, thanks for sharing
Joe
"Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"
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