Mad Komet Day

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osher

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April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Friday, April 15, 2005 2:38 PM

Ooops, sorry Joe, I just saw your post. I've consigned the Rot Komet to the spares bin, but thanks for your kind words. I learnt a lot about speed building from this build. If nothing else, use acrylics! Also, I realised that you just can't speed up sanding, it does take time and patience. Oh yes, and don't try and scratch detail a kit when your speeding, it just takes too long!

fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Friday, March 11, 2005 12:57 PM

osher you have a great build here. it really looks awesome in the pics. well worth the amount of time you have put in. cant wait to see the finish on this.

joe

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osher

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Posted by osher on Thursday, February 3, 2005 3:39 PM

OK, well, this kit has taken me far far longer than I imagined! It's been fun, but, well, I've proven to myself that time is in short supply (except when waiting for enamels to dry that is, then time goes slowwwww)

As I didn't get beyond cockpit stage on the 24 hours, I added PE seatbelts (which really are worth it), repainted the cockpit, and filled in the gap behind the pilot. In prep for painting the wing roots were filled and sanded, and the panel gaps re-scribed.

However, the canopy behind the pilot just looks awful. Mine refused to sit properly, and now it's painted, it looks terrible (basically, paint can either mask or magnify problems). I think this plane will be put into the 'repairs or spares' box. The canopy was masked with Maskol.

Anyway, this is my last update report for this GB, and the last straggler signs off!

Here is a close up of the canopy that confounded me!

osher

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April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Friday, January 28, 2005 7:51 AM

OK, so my joke of 24 days, not 24 hours seems to be about to be realised! Due to work commitments modelling midweek is difficult, and the weekends always are too short. Anyway, I'm going to try and 'Klear/Future' the canopies tonight, mask them, and attach, using Clearfix. Also, reattach the wings (yep, they came off). Assuming all goes well, it'll be ready for a first coat! Pictures soon...

Speaking of coats and decals, I went to my storage area, and there staring at me was the Heller kit, with the right decals for the red Komet. Cool!

Thing that gets me is this: I allow hours between each coat, and always apply two coats. The cockpit alone took ages because of this. I use enamels, I guess this means only acrylics for Mad builds?

razordws

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September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 1:30 PM

Hey Calvin, don't worry about posting your pics. The camera has a wonderful way of hiding all of our mistakes (well most of them anyway). You didn't see any pics of the underside of my model now did you? There is a reason for that Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

!

Even so we all start somewhere and we can all appreciate something for what it is.

Dave

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 1:08 PM

I hope to have my Komet pics up by the end of the week. Borrowed a cam from by bud but it's a newer version & my old sony cybershot cable doesn't hook up to the new one! Awesome looking models, everyone! I kinda dread posting pics of this hack that I got! - Calvin

update: I finally got the digital pics to the photobucket. Party [party]

Unfortuately doesn't have the fully complete Komet but the one pic of the reputty gives you guys 'n gals an idea of what I had been up against! Evil [}:)]

I miss my own Cybershot! LOL - Calvin

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osher

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From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:46 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999

Well, I completely missed my first and second deadlines!

You're not the only one! The missing section behind the pilot, and the large gaps at the wing root (plus a lack of time), are all proving a bit of a slow down. Is there a perfect kit, that needs no alteration or filler at all? Still, it will be nice to see everyone's completed Komets. Maybe someone who is good with Paintshop (or whatever) can make them into a collage?

bstrump

Member since
March 2004
From: British Columbia,Canada

Posted by bstrump on Monday, January 24, 2005 9:15 PM

Thank you for your comments frostygirl! I'm glad you liked 'cause I really enjoy ed building it! That's the neat thing about the Komet. No two are exactly alike, or so it seems. I can't wait for the next Mad Aircraft Day, whenever it happens. Thanx for re-posting my pics for me, too. Big Smile [:D]

djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, January 24, 2005 3:16 PM

Well, I completely missed my first and second deadlines! Of course, without my decals (which I ordered though!) I can not complete the build... I did work on the cockpit and have started modifying a 1/87 Preiser figure. It fits real good in that little cockpit. A bit of Milliput here and there to change it from civilian guise to a German test pilot gear and I'll be OK.

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 24, 2005 12:58 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by bstrump

Hi everybody! I finally have some pics to post from Sunday. ..
Here goes:

I was glad to be part of this build and am now looking forward to Mad Leopard Week!

bstrump:
i think i forgot 2 mention how much i liked ur Komet also, sorry !
all of these builds have been so much fun 2 look at, & just about every
color scheme is different, so it will make a great gallery of builds when
they r all posted together...
thanx 4 sharing ur build !

frosty Smile [:)]

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osher

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From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Sunday, January 23, 2005 5:14 PM

Looks good Ghetto! Nice to see an assembled tractor roo

ghettochild

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From: houston,texas

Posted by ghettochild on Sunday, January 23, 2005 4:11 PM

finally done! pics posted in the ac forum http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=34542
my kit went together well. not to many problems. all of the builds look great. cant wait to see them all finished

-Josh

osher

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April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Sunday, January 23, 2005 3:52 PM

Update: model is assembled, mostly! I'm not happy with the gap on the underside of the mainplane to the fuselage, so out with filler. I also need to build the angled bits behind the pilot.

bstrump

Member since
March 2004
From: British Columbia,Canada

Posted by bstrump on Sunday, January 23, 2005 1:55 PM

Update on my build. The little pest is on it's wheels and all detail painting is done but I still don't have any swastikas for it. It really looks incomplete without them.

osher

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April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Saturday, January 22, 2005 8:43 PM

OK, here is the update. I have redone the cockpit, and added in some PE seatbelts (just those on the back of the seat). They're from a bf-109 set (see the BoB GB), but as they cover a later series bf-109, and look similiar to the Scottish bf-163, I think they are the same. The PE is from Airwaves, who always give extra. The colours are Humbrol 41 Ivory for the cloth, and a silver pen for the metal. The fuselage has been superglued and sanded, whilst the wings used normal glue. Unfortunately, there is quite a gap between the wings and the body, so, leaving that for later. Also for later are the rear section, and the canopy. I might add in the missing dividers behind the pilot, as per the original, made from plastic sheet. Anyway, here is my Komet to date. I think the PE belts really set the cockpit off nicely.

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 21, 2005 1:00 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by osher

Oh, my cockpit is not that good, the painting is, for one thing, not as well defined and smooth as Frosty's. Amazing how much angled shadows can hide!

osher:
u r way too kind...
i think ur cockpit looks great, the detail painting on the instrument panel
especially stands out .
please post pix when u finish ur build, ok ?
& thanx 4 ur kind words about mine !

frosty Smile [:)]

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osher

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From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Thursday, January 20, 2005 2:11 PM

Oh, my cockpit is not that good, the painting is, for one thing, not as well defined and smooth as Frosty's. Amazing how much angled shadows can hide!

djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:08 AM

Yep, beautiful, Dave, just beautiful!

Osher, you have a nice cockpit there!

Have started adding my decals; lots of little stencils on this kit! However, I have no svastikas, and the kit's wing crosses do not suit me, so I'll have to order some. Blast!

While I wait, I can now turm my full attention to the cockpit, hoping to get something as nice as Osher's!

I'll post progress pics tonight.

bstrump

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March 2004
From: British Columbia,Canada

Posted by bstrump on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 8:18 PM

Oustanding build, razordws! Approve [^]

I really love the color scheme. And frostygirl, great job on yours as well!

osher

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April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 7:35 PM

Dave, lovely build, and as for the subtle mottling effect, just beautiful! When you recall that it's not a mainstream kit too, the only thing I can say is: Wow!! [wow]

razordws

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September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 7:29 PM

This Huma Me 263 was not a good choice for a one day build. Fortunately I have had this week (and a couple more Big Smile [:D]

) off at work and have been able to finish up so without further ado...

I had to add my own pitot tube and the decals are from my academy kit, except for the swaztika which doesn't really match but will have to do for now. The kits original decals for the prototypes were completely disfunctional so we have an Me 263 with operational markings even though it never made it into combat. I look forward to your comments. Smile [:)]

Dave

osher

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April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 6:35 PM

24 hours? Er, for me more like 24 days! Actually, it is difficult to model during the week due to work (but, hey, it pays for the models!), however, I managed an hour or so today. OK, so... the model cockpit was ready for a few instrument colours to be added, and then Dullcote (as it is rather shiny, being Xtracolor). However, looking at the East Fortune Me-163 for instrument colours I realised that the side walls were a sort of dirty brown... As I'm now rushing the build a wee bit slower, I repainted the sidewalls (which is harder than it sounds, due to the seat being in place, oh dear!), blacked the clocks, added some colours, and am now waiting for time, so I can Dullcote the model. Oh yes, and added some strips of masking tape for belts. I was tempted to add too a spare trim wheel from 1/72 bf-109, but decided it was going too far for this model, and would wasted.

When I see how far others have gone, and with more scratchbuilding too, it makes me embaressed! Looking at pictures of the Schlepper, it seems that I overdid it with the rust, either that or the Germans just photographed those in good condition! Anyway, here is the picture of the model so far:

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 2:52 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999

aaah! The cous-cous was simply delicious... We had Merghez saussages with it, and a rather strong red wine. Fantastic.

the merghez sausage really helps make the cous-cous... ..yummy !
i'm getting hungry now !
et ca me rappelle mon temps en France... Big Smile [:D]

frosty

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djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 2:31 PM

aaah! The cous-cous was simply delicious... We had Merghez saussages with it, and a rather strong red wine. Fantastic.

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 2:29 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999
Thanks for posting your pics, Frosty. Always a pleasure to see what you come up with!

and the same back atcha !
BTW, how was the cous-cous ?
(i love cous-cous !)

frosty Smile [:)]

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djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 1:56 PM

Now, that is something I've never though of, Frosty... Using pastels to accentuate panel lines..! Why not!! It sounds good, gonna have to try that! Has anyone else ever tried that!?

Thanks for posting your pics, Frosty. Always a pleasure to see what you come up with!

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:26 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999

Looking forward to seeing how you fared, Frosty!

well then, voila ma petite oeuf de mort :

this is what i managed 2 get done during MKD...

cockpit closeup ( i added a few little bits of styrene strip, rod & wire in there,
also seat harness made from masking tape )

Me-163b w/ scheuchschlepper
i had 2 redo Balkankreuze on wing topsides because one of
'em lifted off during handling & disappeared... Dead [xx(]

the kreuze w/ outlines look more sinister 2 me 4 some reason...

another look, still need 2 mask & paint canopies & add the nose prop / beanie ...
& do a bit of paint touch-up here & there...
i added some chalk pastel 2 accent panel lines, & sprayed clear flat over that.
& that's where it's at now...
this is a fun build, the academy kit fits really well & builds up pretty easily.
thanx 4 proposing this GB, Domi !
as always, u r a most gracious host, & i learn a lot by participating,
not 2 mention getting something close 2 finished !

best wishes 2 all, i'm looking forward 2 checking out more MKD builds now !

frosty Smile [:)]

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djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 1:59 AM

Bs, it's looking great! Looking forward to seeing the little pest on its wheels!

razordws

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From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 1:41 AM

Looks great bstrump, I love the colours!

Mine is painted and pretty much complete except the decals. will post some pics tomorrow.

Dave

ghettochild

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From: houston,texas

Posted by ghettochild on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 8:56 PM

looks nice bstrump, im still painting mine i hope to be done by tomorrow.

-Josh

bstrump

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From: British Columbia,Canada

Posted by bstrump on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 8:07 PM

Hi everybody! I finally have some pics to post from Sunday. I didn't quite make it but I'm pleased and surprised by how far I actually got on this project. I reckon I have about another hour or so of work to finish it. Here goes:

I was glad to be part of this build and am now looking forward to Mad Leopard Week!

rdxpress

Member since
May 2003

Posted by rdxpress on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 8:06 PM

Well,
I got mine painted today and am letting it dry good ,I'm at work tonight and will
probably not work on it again till thursday. I did pretty much oob like I planed but
did a little xtra in the cockpit I used a seat from a Hellar me109K added some
seat harness and the little support bars for the armored glass and the little air
intake tube thingy I may go back and add the cstoof lines next to the seat when I
get a vac canopy. I added needle gun barrels and a resin antenna.
Good Hunting,
G.W.

djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 3:47 PM

Update on my V21 Komet: all is proceeding well; two light coats of Future/Klear have been applied tonight; I have now a nice smooth finish to apply decals and a discreet wash in the panel lines. Still hunting for a decent figure I can modify though... I must look at my spare decals for a pair of small svastikas..

djmodels1999

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From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 3:10 PM

Looking forward to seeing how you fared, Frosty!

BS, yes, it is sometimes amazing how much one can do in just a few hours!

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 2:30 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by lodni_k

Anyone here seen Frosty? I need to borrow some nail polish remover! LOL The dolly was stuck solidly on my thumb for a while!

LOL !
sorry i wasn't there 4 u, lodni_k...
too busy building my own Komet
(& trying not 2 glue the model 2 myself or the table...)
hope u & the dolly r now amicably separated ! Big Smile [:D]

frosty

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 2:23 PM

hey fellow Mad Builders !
i just wanted everybody 2 know that i did participate in the MKD build...
as planned, i worked on the Academy kit & built the single seater version.
i managed 2 get the schlepper done as well as most of the little flying egg.
(still have the canopies 2 mask & paint, & the nose propeller / beanie thing
2 add on, pitot tube & antenna also, & a few decals 2 add but otherwise, it's done...)
i'll post pix tomorrow...

frosty Smile [:)]

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bstrump

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From: British Columbia,Canada

Posted by bstrump on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 9:33 AM

I didn't quite make it Sunday night but I managed to get the mottling done and decals applied. All that's left to do now is the flat overcoat and paint the bottom skid and axel. Thank you djmodels for organizing this build! It was quite an experience and I enjoyed it. I'm amazed at what I actually accomplished on the model! I'll try to post pics of my progress ASAP and then I'll finish it.

ghettochild

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November 2003
From: houston,texas

Posted by ghettochild on Monday, January 17, 2005 5:29 PM

i hope to paint tonight maybe finish if everything goes well.
i had a few probs with the windows they didnt want to settle in but i forced em on.

-Josh

djmodels1999

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From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, January 17, 2005 4:19 PM

A second coat of light grey was airbrushed tonight and I am now happier with the result. The base has received some paint too.

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 17, 2005 1:38 PM

I also learned a great deal! Good lighting is a MUST! Well known kits are better (reviews would help also or prior experience w/ the kit), double check your list of supplies & get plenty of sleep beforehand!! Big Smile [:D]

Will post pics ASAP. Blush [:I]

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osher

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From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Monday, January 17, 2005 12:27 PM

A Mad Spitfire Weekend could be cool! I think also a Mad Mirage Week could be OK. There are many kits of this aircraft, and many variations, plus the Israeli Nesher/Dagger and Kfir derivatives. There is the Easter long weekend coming up too... Anyway. I enjoyed the Mad Komet Day. Thanks for organsing it.

djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, January 17, 2005 11:33 AM

Glad you enjoyed it, Joe. That's the main thing about the hobby, no..?! There are 2 MAD days coming up, one at the end of the month, for 1/35 kits (a week end built in fact!), and another one at the end of Feb, another week end build for Armoured cars. I'm still hoping to run the Mad Matchbox Day in mid-March and the Mad Leopard Week in May. As far as aircraft are concerned, there nothing MAD-like in the pipeline...

I wonder if a Mad Skyhawk Week end would be popular..? Or a Mad Spitfire Week end..? Or a Mad X-planes Week end..?

fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, January 17, 2005 10:01 AM

dj it was a learning experience. tried some things i hadnt tried before and found out that yes this is possible. i will keep watch and see what types of "mad" builds you come up with in the future.

joe

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rdxpress

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Posted by rdxpress on Monday, January 17, 2005 8:45 AM

Hey All,
I didn't finish either. The mother in law took the kids aand my bride had other
ideas that didn't include building a model,(More like try to break the bed....)
I got my plane together spent to much time getting those little side windows in!
The seat was way small but I had an old Heller ME-109K and its seat was almost
perfect. As I said I got everything together and I'll paint this afternoon and maybe finish
tonight. I will replace the canopy later with a vac but the kit part is OK for now.
This was fun and it got me off my tail and building (I did start my DR-1 but haven't
finished yet) again,
Good Hunting,
GW

djmodels1999

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From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, January 17, 2005 2:24 AM

Joe, Congrats, brother! I hope the paint damage is not as bad as it reads because your Komet looks really good, and indeed you may have been the only one to complete on time! Well done..! You have won a prize: Karl will send you a paper Komet to build..! LOL Kidding apart, you did really well!

Dave, above all, sorry to hear about the crashes... Hope you can repair the Essex properly... That is a nice Airfix Komet you have there! And your tractor do look good too. Can't wait to see more pics of the 'being built' Komet..!

Josh, good start my friend! Are you having troubles with the side windows too, or is it just me!?

Dan, that is a beautiful yellow. Quite poetic!

Bs, have you ever tried to do the mottling with tiny bits of sponge?

Osher, I'll endeavour to complete my build by Friday (I'm too busy next week end to do any modeling then..!)

I-beam, thanks for your interest!

In a week or so, I'll do a new thread with the final pics from all. I'm expecting some reports from a few other fellow MKDers today or tomorrow, and of course there are those who like me still need a few hours to complete!

As it happened, I did work some more on my Academy kit yesterday night. I literaly shaved plastic off the side windows to make them flush with the rest of the airframe. I still need to buff them back to to point where one can see through rthe windows, but I'm feeling better now. I'm hoping to give the Komet another coat of paint tonight, and I may possibly add the decals too. I only noticed yesterday that the kit hasn't got its svastikas.. And I'm not certain I've got spare ones..

razordws

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From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Sunday, January 16, 2005 11:38 PM

Congradulations Joe Thumbs Up [tup]

, I think you are the only one to actually finish (and with time to spare!! Shock [:O]

). This bird got the better of most of us but I had fun and I still have my Academy kit for next weekend! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!!!!!

Dave

fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, January 16, 2005 11:13 PM

well the time is 9:05pm here and i am finished. and none too soon. got the decals on and they did not want to sit right. pul a decal solution on and when i thought it was dry i hit the bird with a dull coat. wow talk about reaction. five min after there were visable cracks, ten min after and it looked like it had been to battle and lost. but ahh well i did get some pics early.

there we are. white 14, a bird that was only used for demonstration.

it was fun all. thanks for having me.

joe

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bstrump

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Posted by bstrump on Sunday, January 16, 2005 10:34 PM

Progress report: The main part of the paint scheme is done. However, my airbrush is acting up on me today so I'm finding it very difficult to paint. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get the mottling done. I've still got 3 1/2 hours left so I'll keep plugging away. I must admit, I am getting tired and I'm not totally thrilled with my build. As I don't have a camera available at the moment, pix will have to wait 'til tomorrow. Cheers.

Model Grandpa

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From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Sunday, January 16, 2005 10:14 PM

This is as far as I'm going tonight. I'm not happy with my build. Still had fun.

Also, my old camera is giving up. I can't get a good picture with it any more.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

ghettochild

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From: houston,texas

Posted by ghettochild on Sunday, January 16, 2005 9:41 PM

everyones komets are looking great. here is mine, i just filling seams now. probably wont finish cause i got roped into helping clean the house but will try to start the painting.

-Josh

razordws

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Posted by razordws on Sunday, January 16, 2005 6:05 PM

Joe, your komet looks awesome. Only had a quick look but love the toothpick technique. I'll have to take a closer look later.

Dave

razordws

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From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Sunday, January 16, 2005 6:01 PM

Okay guys, seems like everyone is having a problem or two. It has been a frustrating day for me as well. lots of interuptions with family stuff and while I was upstairs visiting with some friends that dropped by my daughter and her friend were chasing the cat and it decided to try to hide in my workshop dumping my Halifax and the Essex I've been working on for the Pacific GB onto the floor. The Essex will survive but the Halifax took some major flak damage. Sad [:(]

Anyway, I have made some progress so here are some pics starting with the tractor from yesterday. No weathering or anything yet.

I threw my old Airfix Komet in the last picture to show a size comparrison between the two. Just letting the glue dry now before putty work begins. Doubt I will finish tonight either but I still have 6 hours so we'll see.

Dave

osher

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Posted by osher on Sunday, January 16, 2005 5:57 PM

Wow Joe, your Komet is really coming on!

osher

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Posted by osher on Sunday, January 16, 2005 5:55 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by I-beamWho was doing the red one? cmon post more pics

A couple of us were/are. I'll have my 'rot' Komet finished in the next few days...promise!

fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, January 16, 2005 5:55 PM

i am still here. honestly. the hobbydesk computer is playing games but i am still building. ive got the cammo on and i have some pics now.

the spots are done with a toothpick (couldnt get the ab to go that thin). next up after the paint dries is to future so i can get ready for decals.

joe

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 16, 2005 5:08 PM

[thumbs up]
I'm not in this build, just a spectator. You all are doing great keep it up and can't wait to see the finished pics. Karl, get that thing out of the trash and finish it Big Smile [:D]

Just put some scotch tape on it and call it a model of one that crashed in the field. Who was doing the red one? cmon post more pics
[/thumbs up]

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Model Grandpa

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Posted by Model Grandpa on Sunday, January 16, 2005 4:25 PM

All by myself...don't wanna be...all by myself....any more Big Smile [:D]

Anyone else still building? How about it Joe? Anyone?

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

bstrump

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Posted by bstrump on Sunday, January 16, 2005 4:16 PM

Afs of 2:00 PM all filling and sanding is complete and clear parts are installed. There seems to be a slight step around the rear windows but I'm not sure if this is more Heller's molded in framing or not. I think I may just mask the glass and sand down the ridge and hope for the best. Other than that, there's no gaps around the clear parts. Still no paint on the model though.

osher

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From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Sunday, January 16, 2005 4:08 PM

My second coat to the cockpit is still wet, so I can't paint the instruments and bezels, hence I can't complete the fuselage. If I only I had started in the morning... Anyway, on this note, I will finish the model for the day. So, good luck to everyone else! Maybe we can have a follow up next weekend, to see how we finished post midnight? I want to see DJ's Academy model especially! If we do agree to have a follow-up next Sunday, I'll get my model finished and photographed.

KJ200

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From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Sunday, January 16, 2005 4:04 PM

DJ, if nothing more it was an abject lesson in why I should stick to styrene, not literally of course, though it has been known to happen! Big Smile [:D]

Best of luck with the rest of the build guys.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

djmodels1999

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From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, January 16, 2005 2:53 PM

You made me laugh, Karl. Sorry to hear about your disaster day, though!

Joe, I can't wait to see your pics!

After painting (see above), I'm really not happy with the look of the transparent part representing the two side windows and a part of the airframe. It's perfect on one side, but sticking out on the other, and I've decided to take some more time to correct the problem, that is sanding down the offending 'step'. That will of course mean repainting the model after... I need to let the Tamiya paint dry properly before attempting this. There will be some re-engraving required, and that rules out a completion by Midnight. I'm beaten too.

In any case, work continues on the smaller bits (skid, wheels and dolly in particular) and on the base.

Over to you!

KJ200

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From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Sunday, January 16, 2005 2:30 PM

Wow!!!

I can't believe how much all of you have acheived in such a short time.

As for my all paper 263, a complete an utter washout I'm afraid. I'm man anough to know when I'm beat, and this paper stuff certainly has. I tried twice to get this thing together, but I'm convinced you need some form of magic to make this thing look like an Me263!!

Here's a pic from when it still seemed possible, or about 13.55 GMT........

......and this is from about 19.00 GMT, alternatively the point at which all will to complete this Censored [censored]

thing was lost.

I still haven't ruled out burning the thing in the garden. As you can no doubt guess this saga has given my wife and kids much amusement throughout the day!!!

Look forward to seeing how everybody elses turn out.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, January 16, 2005 2:03 PM

ok the easy part is done. got the plane in a coat of rlm 76. now the difficult part. doing the camo for the scheme i want.

pics to follow soon.

joe

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osher

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Posted by osher on Sunday, January 16, 2005 1:54 PM

I used Windsor & Newton ink 955 Burnt Sienna, neat from the bottle. Next time I'll try the vinegar and washing-up liquid. Thanks!

djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, January 16, 2005 1:50 PM

Osher, it does not look bad from over here! Did you add a drop of vinegar and a drop of dish-washing liquid to your inky wash? Both help getting better results with water-based washes!

Bstrump, Mad Schlepper Day was Saturday, but only Osher went ahead with it, and as you can see above, it's not quite finished either. Looks like the tractor was harder to build than the aircraft! LOL

Here's my Komet with a fresh coat of Tamiya Sky Grey. With a bitt more than 4 hours to go, I really doubt I'll get this MKD build finished on time... Main problem is the pilot, really. Should have looked for one before! Oh well...

So far, I'm quite happy with my Komet.

osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Sunday, January 16, 2005 1:21 PM

Here is the weathered tractor, less wheels. This is the first time I tried using inks...and it was a failure. It just re-coloured the tractor, not washed. Was the wash too thick? Anyway, also the first time I tried using pigments. Using a brush wasn't so good, but when I used a finger, it came out quite nice, and looks like a rusty tractor. Over-did it a bit with the silver pen though...

bstrump

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From: British Columbia,Canada

Posted by bstrump on Sunday, January 16, 2005 1:14 PM

Some progress to report on the build. As of 11:00 AM PST I have the the Komet assembled and the joints puttied. In about half hour or so, I should be able to start sanding and painting. Given the age of the Heller kit, I'm amazed at how tight the seams actually are. One thing I'm unsure about is whether the tractor is part of the build. If it is, I'm hooped!

osher

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From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Sunday, January 16, 2005 12:49 PM

Funny, I was thinking the same thing DJ!

djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, January 16, 2005 12:44 PM

Glad you made it, GW..!

Your Komet looks stangely familiar, Osher!

rdxpress

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Posted by rdxpress on Sunday, January 16, 2005 12:05 PM

Hey Guys,
You started without me! I stayed in bed to long! But I'm up and
Moving. I don't have a way to post pics but go to a friends when I'm done.
As I said I have the old Heller and have decided since I've always been
Red Baron "fan" I will build mine as the red v-41 flown bt Spate. And a quick
spray can coat of red will save me some time! This no super detail w/pe but
a clean oob build! (Well hopefully claen!)
Good Hunting,
G.W.

osher

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From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Sunday, January 16, 2005 11:48 AM

Whoopie! Finally reinstalled PSP, so can post images. OK, so a second layer of RLM66 has been applied. In a while I'll add in instrument colours, then assemble the fuselage. Meanwhile, I'll mask the canopy (using masking tape I think), and weather the tractor. Not sure I'll be finished by midnight, but I should have at least the Komet assembled, and maybe a single coat of red.

KJ200

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From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Sunday, January 16, 2005 11:44 AM

DJ Second attempt is on the bench now. This certainly proving an interesting experience!!!

Luckily my wife is a scrapbooker so I have access to a wide variety of things to stick paper with. Having said that staples are looking good right now!!!!

Not sure I'm going to bother with the U/C, not convinced paper U/C legs will bear even the weight of a paper model.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, January 16, 2005 11:33 AM

Well, the bed is repaired, the cous-cous ready and the Mrs back at home safely.

I've managed another 1/2 hour and I've re-done the vents at the back of the fuselage, supposedly typical of the earlier Me-163B... I've also painted the inside where the side windows go, and have added the claer part that features part of the top fuselage and the said side windows. The fit there is not that good, possibly due to my efforts at 'furnishing' the inside..? Wonder if the other MKDers with the Academy kit have the same problem.. Anyway, nothing a bit of Milliput could not fix. I think I'm ready to paint the kit now... I still have the dolly to do, and of course all the inside of the cockpit plus the pilot, who must be quite aenemic, given the width of the Academy seat!

Karl, do not give up. Looking forward to seeing how the second model comes out!

Lodni, at least we've learned that Condor kits are no good for a Day Build..! LOL Take the next few days to complete it, my friend! We'd like to see your efforts!

Dan, this is indeed some serious flash!

This is mad but quite fun!

6 hours and 32 mins left. Got to go...

ghettochild

Member since
November 2003
From: houston,texas

Posted by ghettochild on Sunday, January 16, 2005 10:25 AM

well i started at midnight put the cockpit and wings together and that was about it. im just about to start for the day, but no pics yet it was 11:00 before i realized i didnt have my camera!

-Josh

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 16, 2005 10:20 AM

I wish I could start over w/ an Academy kit. The Condor kit had a decent little P.E. fret but no one can see anything in the cockpit & the rudder control arms (?) and wingtip skid bumps are a little underscale me thinks. Well, gives me some practice since that's only my second attempt at P.E. The dolly come out nice, though! LOL

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KJ200

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Posted by KJ200 on Sunday, January 16, 2005 10:05 AM

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!

Paper model take 2.

The first attempt is now in the bin. Banged Head [banghead]

Give me styrene any day!!!

Grandpa That is some serious flash on that kit!!

Lodni Your speed amazes me. Last time I built a Komet it took me 6 months!!!

[b]DJ[/b} That looks great, you'd never it had been built so quickly.

Back to printing out that second attempt.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 16, 2005 9:53 AM

Well, I should be done now but unfortunely not. Sad [:(]

The dolly is done! LOL With the half-tube of putty I used on this little sucker I should worry about it "blowing away"! Just waiting for the Future to dry to put the decals on & clearcoat it. After this I won't be buying any more Condor kits and it will probably be a while before I do another Me163 model!! Banged Head [banghead]

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Model Grandpa

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From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Sunday, January 16, 2005 9:16 AM

Back at it after 6 hours of sleep.

Now here’s some flash. These are the small detail parts from the MPM J8M1 kit. Glad I’m only using the fuselage halves, tail halves and tail wheel from the styrene parts. Well, maybe the “take-off” wheels if I have time.

Thanks to Calvin I now kown it a take-off dolly!

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

KJ200

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July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Sunday, January 16, 2005 8:24 AM

Good to see everyone making progress.

I printed off my paper 263 an hour ago, anf have spent much of that hour cutting out the main assemblies. This is harder than it looks, so far I've managed to cut out a chunk of the fuselage that I shouldn't have, so that the lower portion has fallen off!!!!!!

I thought a paper kit would be the easy option!

Will post some pictures soon, only it means faffing around unplugging from the net due to a lack of USB ports!

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

djmodels1999

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From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, January 16, 2005 6:23 AM

Looking good, Joe! You've made some real progress there! As far as I'm concerned, the main assembly is completed; I've used jeweller's files and sandpaper to sand down a few seems, and have added Milliput epoxy putty in a few little places where it was needed. I've kind of re-worked the area behind the cockpit so that one can not seen sideways through the aircraft anymore. The epoxy putty will take a good hour to dry (I used very little!) and I'll continue on the bird there and then. I'm gonna have lunch and start on the base in the meantime.

This is how things look 12 hours into this MKD. There's actually about 2 1/2 hrs of work in there.

fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, January 16, 2005 5:06 AM

ok the time is almost 3 am here. made good progress and the kit cooperated very very well with what i wanted to do. the construction is almost complete. only the wheels remain. tomorow first thing is to mask the canopy and then i can spray this bird.

pics.

first up of course is the start photo. i began late as the computer would not cooperate with me.

first up for construction was the cockpit. first painted then assembled.

then up was the fuse. but i did something unusual for me i glued the wing halves and the tail halves together before attaching to the fuse. then i put them all together.

when that had a chance to dry a bit i put white liquid paper over what little seams there were.

the canopy was last and now the entire assembly has a chance to dry. going to head to bed now and hit it again in the morning.

night all.

joe

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, January 16, 2005 4:29 AM

Nice to see that North america is in the grip of Mad Komet Day!! LOL As to Frosty, we'll only have updates on Monday, I think. So for your Nail Polish Remover, Lodni, better head for the shops! LOL

OK, the Mrs is safely at work, and I'm having breakfast (Baked sweet potatoes with metled marshmallows, and bread). I'll be on the go soon again.

Keep up the good work you all!

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 16, 2005 3:08 AM

[quote) Looking forward to getting up in the morning and seeing everyones progress. Calvin should be done by then shouldn't he?

I hope so! Big Smile [:D]

I have only 6 hours left, my time![:0] Dremel Tool coming out now!! Eight Ball [8]

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Posted by razordws on Sunday, January 16, 2005 2:58 AM

Well 2 1/2 hours and thats it for me. Got the cockpit and Landing gear assembly together and thats it. Got to let the glue dry before I try to put the fuse together. The plastic on this kit is super soft. If I didn't know any better (and I don't) I'd say its one shade shy of vinyl. Its going to be interesting when I start sanding seams (and I have little doubt that there will be seams).

Looking forward to getting up in the morning and seeing everyones progress. Calvin should be done by then shouldn't he?

Dave

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Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, January 16, 2005 2:56 AM

well after fighting this computer for about 45 min i am finally started. i will have the starting pic and some updates as i go. have to use the upstairs computer for them though.

joe

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Posted by Model Grandpa on Sunday, January 16, 2005 2:50 AM

Calvin, I think we're in the same boat with the fit of our kits. Will see how this thing goes together later today.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

Model Grandpa

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From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Sunday, January 16, 2005 2:47 AM

Lots of clean up needed on the styrene parts. I've got some craving, filing and sanding ahead of me. It's going to need a lot of gap filling super glue. A quick dry fit and it doesn't look so good. I don't know how well the resin tub's going to fit in the upper fuselage. Good thing there's not a lot of parts to this airplane.

I'm off to bed for a few hours sleep.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 16, 2005 2:47 AM

Anyone here seen Frosty? I need to borrow some nail polish remover! LOL The dolly was stuck solidly on my thumb for a while!

I got MSN mess & the Yahoo thing. My email is lodni_k@hotmail.com or lodni1999@yahoo.com if anyone wants to chat.

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djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, January 16, 2005 2:31 AM

I'm back ! Have to drive the Mrs to work, and will need to find the time to prepare supper and repare the bed (don't ask!), but all in all, it should be OK.

Joe, likewise I'll will not be adding much in the tub, mostly because the pilot will hide quite a bit of it.

Calvin, sorry to hear about that. I've just done some dry-fitting of the main bits and mine seems really good in terms of fit. Wonder if anyone else has experience of that Condor kit..?

Dave, the Academy kit will be for another time, not to worry!

Dan, how's that MPM kit?

Model Grandpa

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From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Sunday, January 16, 2005 2:11 AM

It's 12:00 AM on the West Coast. Don't really know how far I'll go tonight. Start cleaning the parts and then the big push in the morning after a few hours sleep.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

razordws

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From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Sunday, January 16, 2005 1:52 AM

Aw shucks!!!! I had to go and open my big mouth and insert my size 11 foot. There is no way I am going to be able to do the Academy kit as well as the Huma. Shoulda looked a little closer at the Huma before I started braggin'!! Ashamed [*^_^*]

I knew the Huma was a short run kit but it looked pretty good on the sprue, and there is only 30 or so parts, how hard could it be right?? Disapprove [V]

I'm an hour and a half in and I finally glued the 5 parts that make up the pit and thats without scratch building a new control stick which is what I really should do. At this rate I'll be lucky to get the 263 done never mind the 163. Oh well... live and learn. Reality bites!!! Sad [:(]

Dave

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 16, 2005 1:40 AM

Report from Japan: All has not gone well! My example seems to have been mis-molded or something. There is a large gap between the wing/bottom fuselage & the top parts! And the exhaust doesn't line up at all! A considerable amount of filler had to be used. About to paint the exterior. I wish I had thought about setting up my MSN and/or Yahoo chat. Maybe for 35 in 48 weekend! - Calvin

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Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, January 16, 2005 12:09 AM

two hours to go. just two hours.

at least for the us west coast.

joe

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Posted by razordws on Sunday, January 16, 2005 12:05 AM

YIPPPIIEEEEEEE!!!!! Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by fightnjoe on Saturday, January 15, 2005 9:37 PM

dan i will have yahoo and msn both going. look forward to chatting a bit with you.

joe

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Posted by Model Grandpa on Saturday, January 15, 2005 9:35 PM

fightnjoe, You going to have your YM on during the build?

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Posted by fightnjoe on Saturday, January 15, 2005 8:13 PM

wow some progress as i wipe the sleep from my eyes after my nap. i can tell you this that there will not be much detail on the interior of my build. i plan on just using what the kit has, no added wires, no added belts. the exterior will need the most time so i dont want to get bogged down in the beginning. i look forward to the beginning. only six hours to go.

joe

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Posted by osher on Saturday, January 15, 2005 8:03 PM

Oh, that website is brilliant! Now I know where part D3 goes, and what colour to paint the footpedals (brown). Thank-you. Right, it's 2am here, so recommence tomorrow.

osher

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Posted by osher on Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:53 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999

Good luck on that J8M1, Dan.

Osher, I have a spare wheel, or ebven a whole spare tractor if you want!

Yep, good luck on the J8M1 Dave! A brave man!

Thanks for the offer of the wheel or tractor, but I think I'll find the wheel somewhere, and it's a good excuse to clean behind the computer (usually the one place in the house that really needs it!). I'm determined now to make the tractor I built into something nice. Just needs work, patience, and, delicate fingers.

djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:49 PM

Good luck on that J8M1, Dan.

Osher, I have a spare wheel, or ebven a whole spare tractor if you want!

osher

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Posted by osher on Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:44 PM

Oh! I didn't notice the earlier post! Thanks for the picture of the seats, that's exactly what I needed! Thanks!

djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:39 PM

Dave, you ARE mad..!

djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:37 PM

This is what I mean:

There's no 'see through' effect through the side windows (from one side window to the other)... The Academy kit features a see through...

osher

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From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:37 PM

Thanks for joining me on Mad Komet Tractor Day! Like you, I completed and painted the model, except the wheels. Of course, I'm now missing a wheel (I'll need to move the computer to find it). In reality, I wouldn't mind stripping the tractor, and repainting it, as I botched the paint job. I'd changed the settings on my airbrush and compressor, and forgot I did so... Really, I should have tested it first on scrap, but I didn't, and result was the paint went on with too much pressure, and too close to the airbrush. This meant that the paint shifted (I think possibly a bit too thin too, but that should not be a problem) after application, due to being blown into corners. This certainly makes the tractor cry out for weathering! At least the settings are now correct for the Komet.

Speaking of the Komet, the clear parts are in Future/Klear, and the cockpit is being cleaned up for assembly and painting.

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Posted by Model Grandpa on Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:36 PM

About 6 ½ hours before the start time for me. I did make it thru the ice to the LHS and got my paints and some square styrene for the stand. Also made a quick stop at Lowe's Home Improvement Store for a tile that I will use as a base.

Here is the J8M1 I am going to try and reproduce,

http://www.davidpride.com/Aviation/images/Chino_025.jpg

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:31 PM

First repport before the first break, as I need the glue to dry before attempting any filing/filling in with putty...

Here's my 'start' picture....

And here are the main sub-assemblies glued together. I'll paint and detail the cockpit later...

So far no problem to report. I'm a bit confused though by what one can see through the side windows... Even the box art shows some details that are not in the kit... May have to research that a bit more. Those box art details are on the Airfix and Heller kits... Why not here??!

djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:23 PM

Is that what you needed, Osher..?

More great pics of the cockpit area, some in colors (at the very bottom of the page):

http://www.sml.lr.tudelft.nl/~home/rob/me163/fortune.htm

razordws

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Posted by razordws on Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:17 PM

Well, just under 5 hours to go for me.

I just couldn't let osher do his Mad Komet tractor day all by himself though so while I was out running errands today I picked up Academy's kit and started on the tractor Big Smile [:D]

. Am I pathetic or what!!!! Ashamed [*^_^*]

It is all put together and painted (the tractor that is) except the tires and tracks. I went with a dark grey colour because I didn't have an appropriate yellow.

It's a great looking kit and I am now wondering if its possible to do two kits in one day??? Shock [:O]

(someone did two kits for Mad allied day)

Dave

osher

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Posted by osher on Saturday, January 15, 2005 6:42 PM

Well, it's just past midnight here, so time to start! The tractor is almost finished, except weathering and wheels...yep, one of them decided to make a break for freedom, and is behind the computer somewhere...

Not sure what seat belts, if any, the Komet had. Any good websites with pictures?

ghettochild

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From: houston,texas

Posted by ghettochild on Saturday, January 15, 2005 6:31 PM

well got all my paints and im ready to go. i decided to go with the b version of jg 400. only 5.5 hours to go! or i may just start now!

-Josh

djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Saturday, January 15, 2005 6:20 PM

OK, this is what I have in mind. Me-163B V-21, as piloted by Rudy Opitz on 20, 30 and 31 July 1943 from Peenemunde. The aircraft is light grey overall, with no markings other than the national insignas and the little V21 'stencils' on the fin.

My task is made a touch more complicated by the fact that I want to represent the aircraft taking off. I've got to find a pilot, modify it a little (because Opitz wore a camera strapped onto his forehead!), and find a decent way to represent the exhaust flame and the white smoke coming off the bottom of the fuselage. As far as the kit itself is concerned, there's little changes from the 'basic' Academy kit: a new set of vents on the tail, canon tubes protruding from the wing/fuselage and removal of the 'later' type of pitot. I'll try to give a better look to the landing skid's shock absorber bits.

We shall see!

djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Saturday, January 15, 2005 6:06 PM

Mad Komet Day has arrived!

Model Grandpa

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Posted by Model Grandpa on Saturday, January 15, 2005 3:48 PM

I like this clock for the USA too.

www.time.gov

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

osher

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Posted by osher on Saturday, January 15, 2005 3:30 PM

OK, well, assembly of the tractor (less wheels/tracks) took around an hour. No real problems, except the seat seems to sit (excuse the pun) badly. Putting some more pressure on it to sit better resulted in the spike poking up! A liberal dosage of glue, and patience, and it now seems OK. Other than that, no problems, although 4 hands for assembling the rear section is useful. Now for a final sanding down (I seem to have missed a few bits here and there), then ready for the paint shop. Hannants recommended (and it seems right) Humbrol 94, a sort of browny yellow. Of course, I should have done this, this morning, but somehow the day zipped past, so only started at 8pm! Later, some MIG pigments (rust and dust), plus some chipping to be added, and a burnt umber wash. Pictures too I hope! All ready too for the main build, the Komet. Not started anything, but at midnight...

bstrump

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From: British Columbia,Canada

Posted by bstrump on Saturday, January 15, 2005 3:29 PM

Ten and a half hours to go! This is gonna be fun! It'll be interesting, too. I haven't been able to get to the LHS in quite a while so I'll have to make do with the paints I've got on hand.

djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Saturday, January 15, 2005 3:04 PM

Now I can go for my nap... 3 hours to Mad Komet Day in GMT zone..!

djmodels1999

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Saturday, January 15, 2005 3:03 PM

Great, Joe. I was looking for it and had given up!

fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Saturday, January 15, 2005 2:53 PM

found it.

http://www.timeanddate.com/

joe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Saturday, January 15, 2005 2:41 PM

well i also am 12................no less than 12 hours away. the love of my life knows and rolled her eyes in the usual manner. i am ready to go. slept late today so i should be good to go. now a question where is the site with the clock. i cant find it.

god this is going to be fun.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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Posted by Model Grandpa on Saturday, January 15, 2005 2:38 PM

Just kidding about the wife, she a good one, going to keep her.

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Saturday, January 15, 2005 2:36 PM

Osher, Humbrol 93 or Revell 16 would be a good start. After a wash and a drybrush, it won't matter much anymore. But 99 and 154 are definitely not 'ochre' enough.

Having said that, now that you only have 3hrs and 30mins to complete the tractor, it might not matter anyway either! Just kidding!

Lodni, hope everything is going well for you. By the time I start, you should be really well into it!

Thanks for the update, Dawn razor. I'll update the records accordingly!

Dan, wishing you luck with both the Komet and the other half!

I'm gonna take a short nap before getting started!

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Posted by Model Grandpa on Saturday, January 15, 2005 2:19 PM

Less then 12 hours before I can get started. Just told the wife that I was participating in another “Mad” build starting at midnight, I forgot to tell her sooner. Seems she forgot to tell me she was going on a trip as she’s in the bedroom packing her bags.

Going to be great fun, still have to get out to the hobby shop for some paint, nothing like waiting until the last minute. Trip to the LHS could be complicated as we’re having a bit of an ice storm right now. Oh well, traffic should be light.

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 15, 2005 2:15 PM

Just a note to let you guys know that Jeff Sinclair is building the Academy 1/72 Komet (donated by me) (I noticed there was a ? next to his name on the list)
He has abstained from any kind of alchohol today in preparation and is good to go Smile [:)]

Osher, go with Revell matt 88, if you have it....should be about right

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:38 AM

Well, looks like I'll be the first to start - being in Japan. An hour and a half to go! Got my sushi & nato ready in the fridge! Tried to get ahold of my buddy to borrow his camera, I just hope I catch up w/ him tommorrow b4 midnite! Taking some pics w/ the regular 35mm just in case! Wish me luck!! - Calvin

So far, so good! Got the thing washed, de-flashed, major components cut out & the holes for the so-called rockets got some super-glue gel in them. Now T+1 hour(or so) Big Smile [:D]

Really not a bad little kit.

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Posted by fightnjoe on Friday, January 14, 2005 9:00 PM

well for me it is now 29 hours until k-day. hmmm what to do tomorow. how to plan it so i can get a few good hours of building in on zero hour +. yes going to be fun. lets see paint, kit, brush, glue, references, thinner, putty......................................putty.........................where did i put the putty................................... oh geez there it is. what am i missing? what is it? hmmmmm ..........wait got everything i need awesome.

I AM READY

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Posted by osher on Friday, January 14, 2005 6:12 PM

Oh well, just me, and it's now (by 6 minutes) Saturday! Just 23 hours and 53 minutes left to finish in. OK, seriously, can anyone recommend a blend to produce the 'dark yellow' finish of the tractor? I've got most Humbrol paints, as well as others, and best I can think of is 99 (lemon) or 154 (pale yellow)

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Friday, January 14, 2005 2:56 PM

Looks like you'll be the only one Osher! But don't let that stop you! We want to hear about all the details! Good luck!

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Posted by fightnjoe on Friday, January 14, 2005 11:17 AM

hmmm that means that it is just a short wait till the komet build. cant wait.

joe

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Posted by osher on Friday, January 14, 2005 3:47 AM

Well, the 24 hours to build the 'schlepper' starts in 14 hours and 20 minutes! I'm going to do mine in mustard yellow, use some burnt umber ink for washing (I've never washed a model before, so, should be interesting), use a silver pen for edging (scratches), some MIG pigments for dust (again, a first time), and a silver light dry brush generally.

Is anyone else going to join me for the 'Mad Komet Tractor Day'?

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, January 13, 2005 10:49 AM

You said it, Osher!

BTW check this nice Komet in the aircraft forum!

http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=33751

Tongue [:P]

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Posted by osher on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 4:04 PM

Oh golly! I seem to have put my foot in it! I guess I will now to build the tractor this Saturday. 48 hours of modelling? Work on Monday will be a relief! :)

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Posted by razordws on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:01 AM

Darn... I didn't buy the Academy Kit so I can't do Mad Komet Tractor day! Laugh [(-D]

Actually, its a good thing you said that osher, I thought the GB was on Saturday the 15th for some strange reason? Blush [:I]

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 8:28 AM

LOL. Good one, Osher! I expect to see pics of the completed tractor before Midnight on Saturday (since you are in the same time zone!)

Mine will not be required so I'll gladly donate it to whoever needs one! LOL

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Posted by osher on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 7:38 AM

Shall we declare Saturday 'Mad Komet Tractor Day'?!

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Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 11:55 PM

well another day closer to this build. looking forward to my first, yes my very first twenty four hour build.

joe

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Posted by razordws on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 11:42 PM

Just out of curiousity, anyone build the tractor from the Academy kit yet? I am surprised no one has posted pics of it yet.

Dave

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Posted by osher on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 2:54 PM

and then there is always the red scheme... (and the Russians, Brits, Americans, Japs, etc all their own variations).

Actually, this GB has been quite educational in the all the variations and types!

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 2:51 PM

Decisions, decisions, Frosty..!

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 2:04 PM

fellow Mad Kometeers:
since this is a blitz build, i think i may just have 2 go with the KISS
principle & do a plain old boring grey finish on my a/c...
then again, that italian scheme sure does look pretty !!!
dither, dither.... Clown [:o)]

looking forward 2 another day of modeling madness w/ u guys !!

frosty Smile [:)]

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 12:26 PM

Can't wait to share that build with you, Joe!

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Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 12:08 PM

ive got everything now just waiting on the clock.

joe

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 9:59 AM

I think I've got everything I need now! Only a few days before I can start!

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, January 9, 2005 1:36 PM

Welcome aboard, Lodni_k..! Only 6 days to go..!

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 9, 2005 8:34 AM

I might have a go at this. I got the Condor kit. I might have some 1/72 German seat belts lying around. With an overall Grey scheme, leaving off the so-called "rockets". Disapprove [V]

Shouldn't be too bad. Subject to the OIC's approval, of course! Angel [angel]

I would want to take anything underway w/o her consent-especially when it comes to "her" time, i.e. my off-time! Mischief [:-,]

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Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, January 6, 2005 2:32 PM

i am sure it is from the research. and come to find out i dont have the colors i thought i did.

god i hope the hobby shop will be open when i get to spokane later this week.

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Posted by razordws on Thursday, January 6, 2005 1:50 PM

Are you sure that tailspin is caused by your research or is it from the day after birthday celebrations? Laugh [(-D]

Happy belated Birthday!!!

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Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, January 6, 2005 1:16 PM

dave you are not alone. after spending two days looking for a subject my mind is in a tailspin.

joe

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Posted by razordws on Thursday, January 6, 2005 12:23 PM

You guys are making me dizzy with all this information!!!! Confused [%-)]

Thank goodness I bought the Huma 263 model, only two options to worry about. Unless of course you consider all the Luft. 46 possibilities? Hmmm...

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, January 6, 2005 12:04 PM

Here's some more info on camouflages for Komets... (from D Brown on HyperScale):

"The slow production and delivery of the Me 163B resulted in it wearing a variety of camouflage colours from the time of the first deliveries (December 1943) to the cessation of production (February 1945). It is known from the many published photos and other documentation that most of Ekdo.16's aircraft were Me 163 BVs (V: "Versuchs", or test/experimental) and many were uncamouflaged, being painted in either RLM 02, or more likely, RLM 76. Other aircraft are known to have had very dark, low contrast upper wing colours, which do not suggest the 74/75 greys, but more likely the 70/71 greens. Their fuselages are interpreted as being painted in 76 with a mottle of 75.

The well-photographed aircraft "White 05" is thought to be a Me 163 BV variant, as it and other similarly painted Ekdo.16 aircraft appear to be missing their Werknummern. However, photos indicate that all V-aircraft did at one time have their Versuchsnummer painted on the tail in black, but given the dark colour of these aircraft's tails could be difficult to see. Alternatively, if the aircraft were delivered directly to the unit initially in overall 65 and soon in 76, the number could easily have been over-painted at the unit level when the camouflage colours were applied.

As Me 163 production slowly increased, aircraft with moderate-contrast schemes suggestive of 74/75/76 begin to appear. Aircraft with such schemes (or variations) have been documented during the restoration of these aircraft and faithfully reproduced (Merrick and Hitchcock, 1980, pp.48-49). There is also colour photographic evidence of Me 163s painted in the 81/83 scheme (Merrick and Hitchcock, 1980, p.50; Sheflin, 1983, pp.18-19). What is unknown is when this change-over to the late-war colours took place and if it was officially documented. The date of this change could not have been any later than February 1945, as production of the aircraft ceased during this month with a total of 364 aircraft completed and delivered to Ekdo.16, I. II. and IV./JG 400 and IV./EJG 1 (Smith and Kay, 1972). It is thought likely that an order authorizing this change must have been issued sometime in late 1944-early 1945."

Note that Mr Brown only says 'use of schemes suggestive of 74/75/76'... Since the wings were delivered painted and attached to the primed (RLM 76???) fuselage, it is possible to think that at one time, maybe for White 14, the mottled camo consists of 74 and/or 75 over 76, but that the wings are still 70/71, either with 76 (light grey) or even 65 (very light blue) undersides...

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, January 6, 2005 11:45 AM

Well the thing is, Joe, this guy is only giving away his own theory, given that the Komets operated from bases where older bombers where used, hence the 70/71 on the wings, and possibly the fuselages of the Komet... The 74/75/76 combo could be right but there are few - I can't think of any - representations of Komets showing a two tone grey camo on the wings... But who can say..?

In any cases, the 70/71 combo would only have been applied on early Komets while White 14, the one you want to model, is a later production aircraft and may have had a later green camo of 81/83 (mauve/green and bright green kind of colours... ).

Difficult...

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Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, January 6, 2005 11:22 AM

dj as i read this i am confused. is it rlm 74/75/76 or rlm 70/71/76? i have the 74/75/76 but would need to pick up the other.

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, January 6, 2005 11:15 AM

By the way, the same site gives some really interesting facts/theories about the colour schemes in particular the use of the early WWII Dunkelgrun and Schwarzgrun...

http://www.sml.lr.tudelft.nl/~home/rob/me163/camoufla.htm

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, January 6, 2005 11:07 AM

A very neat choice, Joe! Luckily for you the Academy kit feature the stronger attachment point for the pitot tube! With only 24 hours, any additional work can be a problem!

Looking forward to seeing your Komet completed!

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Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, January 6, 2005 10:38 AM

hmmm went looking yesterday and i think i found my subject.

http://www.sml.lr.tudelft.nl/~home/rob/me163/wh14-08.htm

now i have to make sure i have the paints. going to be a fun one.

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, January 6, 2005 9:13 AM

By the way, if you haven't seen them yet, there are some good pics of the tractors (2 different models) here:

http://www.sml.lr.tudelft.nl/~home/rob/me163/equip.htm

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, January 6, 2005 8:54 AM

Osher, to answer your question about the tractor, yes go ahead and start it now if you want; as it's not a feature of all Komet kits, I can not expect the tractor to be part of a 24hrs build for those who have the Heller or Academy kits..

As to the glossy red, I'd be careful not to make it too glossy. In 1/72, high gloss will make your model look toy-like. I'd go for a mat red (covers better too!) and give a one or maybe a couple of Klear/Future coats to give it a 'hint' of a shine.

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Posted by osher on Thursday, January 6, 2005 6:32 AM

Yep, makes sense. I think I'll build mine with just the crosses and swases. It was painted in a hurry, so it's reasonable to assume they wouldn't have bothered with everything else (there again, it's just as reasonable to assume they might have!). I'm going to assume too it was finished in gloss.

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, January 6, 2005 6:27 AM

Yes, there are some open-ended possibilities offered by this red Komet as there are apparently no photographic evidence and only the word of its pilot... Since it was done a bit as a joke, I'd have thought the markings (other than the national insignas) and stencils would have been covered up... Can't even think they would have left the V41 on the fin either... But the Heller decal sheet is obviously based upon the 5 view drawings in the Profile booklet and this shows all the markings. I have the Polish book (shown above in the original post) that's much newer than the Profile and that shows on the front cover another profile of the red Komet with all its markings and stencils, plus a touch of weathering that can't just be right...

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Posted by osher on Thursday, January 6, 2005 6:16 AM

I think when it comes to the decals for V41 I have 3 options: create my own, using a generic decal sheet of German lettering; find my old Heller kit (or buy one); or assume that the lettering was left out when it was repainted (which luckily could have happened, and can't be disproved!). Unless that is, someone knows of a good decal sheet? Hannants don't have one.

On another note...I guess it's not cheating to build the tractor unit before the MKD?

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 2:01 PM

Can't wait to see your Komet, Osher. I've been reading that info on the Red Komet and found it quite interesting. Obviously, since the red was soon removed after the first operational flight, it's got to be a very neat, clean scheme!

I think I'm gonna go for V21, in a light grey overal scheme, wearing just the crosses and the svastikas and tiny V21 'numbers'. It does not wear any of the large black letters near the fuselage crosses, which I do not have anyway with the kit or even in my decal bank... That will leave me more time for what I have in mind... V21 was the aircraft used for the first flight with the engine running.

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Posted by osher on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 1:12 PM

Thanks for the welcome, and thanks for the info! I bought ages ago the Xtracolour RLM 23 paint specifically for building this particular aircraft flight. I guess I don't need to state now which colour scheme I intend to build in!

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 6:47 AM

Here's some info on that red Komet:

http://www.sml.lr.tudelft.nl/~home/rob/me163/pkql.htm

Welcome aboard MKD by the way!

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 6:42 AM

Osher, I suppose you're reffering to the overall-red Komet. It was prototype V41, identical to the production B model as far as I know but I'm not certain it carried any armament...

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Posted by osher on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 4:57 AM

I also got the Academy kit, probably do the B version. What version was the famous 'rot' flight (the most famous colour scheme only ever used for one flight for any aircraft?)?

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 2:07 AM

A good choice, Josh. I don't think you can go wrong with the Academy kit...

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Posted by ghettochild on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 7:29 PM

im ready to go. i got the academy kit for xmas. now i just need to figure out which version to build!

-Josh

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 3:42 PM

Only a few days now! Glad you can make it Joe! Dave, Mad Komet Day IS like Xmas..! When else do you get to have a full day to build models?

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Posted by razordws on Thursday, December 30, 2004 9:21 AM

Christmas was pretty darn good, but I'm still looking forward to Mad Komet Day. Big Smile [:D]

Dave

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Posted by razordws on Thursday, December 23, 2004 4:21 PM

I'm nopt sure if I'm more excited about Christmas or MAD Komet Day!!!!!!

Dave

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Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, December 23, 2004 3:54 PM

ok dj. finances improved a bit. so i sent away for a komet. the academy me-163b/s 1/72. so if i may, i put that for entry into this build. the kit is in hand, paints are in hand, and i am not going anywhere.

joe

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 1:49 AM

Take it easy, Joe.. I'm sad you can't make it but I'm sure we'll meet again in other GBs..!

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Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, December 13, 2004 2:52 PM

EDIT:
see the next post i made for the update.

joe

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Posted by Model Grandpa on Monday, December 13, 2004 11:11 AM

Little over a month away and I’m still looking forward to this build…about the same way I’m looking forward to my next root canal. Just kidding, I said it before these “Mad” builds are a lot of fun so grab a Komet kit and join us other mad builders!

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