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The Me-163 diorama quest
- Thread starter Flyingbabydoc
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Flyingbabydoc
Well-known member
Hi there
Thanks a lot friends,
Well I had a lot of free time yesterday and I managed to finish the Komet number 2.
I can proudly say that it is, in my opinion, the best model I have ever done (so far). This time things really worked out. It is not perfect yet, but getting there. Indeed less is better. Much less, and much better!
This is the model. Since the Me-163S was a glider (the rocket engine and T-Stoff tank were removed to make place for the instructor) I have added a towing cable.
This is how it is going to be in the big Diorama, with the Pilot and instructor in their Hazmat-Suit and a mechanic, waiting for the towing aircraft.
I am hoping to begin Komet Nr. 3 next week.
I hope you like it.
Happy Easter everyone!
Cheers
Alex
Thanks a lot friends,
Well I had a lot of free time yesterday and I managed to finish the Komet number 2.
I can proudly say that it is, in my opinion, the best model I have ever done (so far). This time things really worked out. It is not perfect yet, but getting there. Indeed less is better. Much less, and much better!
This is the model. Since the Me-163S was a glider (the rocket engine and T-Stoff tank were removed to make place for the instructor) I have added a towing cable.
This is how it is going to be in the big Diorama, with the Pilot and instructor in their Hazmat-Suit and a mechanic, waiting for the towing aircraft.
I am hoping to begin Komet Nr. 3 next week.
I hope you like it.
Happy Easter everyone!
Cheers
Alex
Great job Alex. 
randy_ditton
Master at Arms
Looking good Alex
Your painting is really improving,I'm impressed sir!!!
Randy
Your painting is really improving,I'm impressed sir!!!
Randy
phantom II
Master at Arms
Great job Alex . The hard work is really starting to pay off
Cheers, Christian B)
Cheers, Christian B)
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
It is such a thrill watching this Thread and seeing you improve right before my eyes. You are getting better by leaps and bounds with all your excellent practice and determination. Each one is better than the one before. Keep up the excellent work Alex!
Flyingbabydoc
Well-known member
Hi everyone
Sorry I have been absent but work has been absolutely crazy. I am off next week to a well deserved mini-vacation in Austria and God knows I Need it!
Many, many thanks. I am so glad that you also think I am improving. I think I got the jist of the Thing now.
This is the third one. I am hoping it will be the best one, since I am putting A LOT of PE and Resin Details.
This is the preliminary work. I hope you like it. No PE or weathering yet, just some preliminary painting.
And this is a side Project, a Revell Me-262 OOB just to Train the new painting skills.
See you in a week.
Cheers
Alex
Sorry I have been absent but work has been absolutely crazy. I am off next week to a well deserved mini-vacation in Austria and God knows I Need it!
Many, many thanks. I am so glad that you also think I am improving. I think I got the jist of the Thing now.
This is the third one. I am hoping it will be the best one, since I am putting A LOT of PE and Resin Details.
This is the preliminary work. I hope you like it. No PE or weathering yet, just some preliminary painting.
And this is a side Project, a Revell Me-262 OOB just to Train the new painting skills.
See you in a week.
Cheers
Alex
phantom II
Master at Arms
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thumbsup Major improvement Alex
Cheers, Christian B)
thumbsup Major improvement Alex
Cheers, Christian B)
Skinny_Mike
Well-known member
So much better Alex! Your skills are improving in leaps and bounds! Nice work sir!
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Wow, in only a few short months you have massively improved. What tremendous work you are doing now. Have fun on your mini vacation and keep up the excellent practice!
Flyingbabydoc
Well-known member
Hello dear friends,
I hope all are well. I am back from a wonderful week of vacation. I can only recommend Austria if you happen to be nearby.
In any case, time to go back to the bench. Here is the Me-163 Nr. 3 after weathering and Primary assembly. Cockpit with the T-Stoff tank, side Panels including wiring, Panels with MG-108 cannon, wings with the Speed Brakes, elevons and flaps and so on.
Working with the CMK resin and Eduard PE is a challenge. These things are really small... :geek
I am excited to use a new Batch of Vallejo paints I just received. Keep watching, I think this will be a good one.
Sorry the Pictures are a bit blurry, somehow the camera is not working correctly.
Cheers
Alex
I hope all are well. I am back from a wonderful week of vacation. I can only recommend Austria if you happen to be nearby.
In any case, time to go back to the bench. Here is the Me-163 Nr. 3 after weathering and Primary assembly. Cockpit with the T-Stoff tank, side Panels including wiring, Panels with MG-108 cannon, wings with the Speed Brakes, elevons and flaps and so on.
Working with the CMK resin and Eduard PE is a challenge. These things are really small... :geek
I am excited to use a new Batch of Vallejo paints I just received. Keep watching, I think this will be a good one.
Sorry the Pictures are a bit blurry, somehow the camera is not working correctly.
Cheers
Alex
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Excellent Alex! I have to say you've mastered the washes. I have yet to get that kind of effect there. Looking forward to seeing more.
centaur567
Well-known member
You place so much great detail into your work. Next step is to get an airbrush. Gary S. ldguy
ldguy
Flyingbabydoc
Well-known member
Thank you so much guys, much appreciated.
Gary, that is not going to happen - I am severely allergic and I have a bad asthma, so any aerosols usually trigger a big crisis. Airbrushes are a no go, at least until I build a house and get Paul's exhaust system installed!
Cheers
Alex
Gary, that is not going to happen - I am severely allergic and I have a bad asthma, so any aerosols usually trigger a big crisis. Airbrushes are a no go, at least until I build a house and get Paul's exhaust system installed!
Cheers
Alex
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Looking good Alex!
You mentioned that you have Vallejo paints now, are you using a wet pallet yet? It is almost a must have item when brush painting with watr based arylic paints. This is especially true when painting with the thicker paints like Vallejo or Games Workshop acrylics.
You mentioned that you have Vallejo paints now, are you using a wet pallet yet? It is almost a must have item when brush painting with watr based arylic paints. This is especially true when painting with the thicker paints like Vallejo or Games Workshop acrylics.
Flyingbabydoc
Well-known member
Thanks Paul
Indeed I have a wet pallet. This is what allowed me to finally dilute the paints enough to get a better result. Still learning the proportions, as you mentioned some are thicker (like Vallejo) and some thinner (like Hataka). But it is getting there!
Cheers
Alex
Indeed I have a wet pallet. This is what allowed me to finally dilute the paints enough to get a better result. Still learning the proportions, as you mentioned some are thicker (like Vallejo) and some thinner (like Hataka). But it is getting there!
Cheers
Alex