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Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 1:51 pm
by tmanthegreat
Looking good, Nate
I'm eagerly looking forward to getting and building one of your kits!
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 2:38 am
by Turbo2jet
Hi I am Luc from Belgium and especially logged in on the forum for Nathan's me 163 build ,could not see any pictures first but after a quick pm Nate has arranged they're visible again:)
I am building myself a 163 in "test plane modus "overall grey and trying to do it as scale as possible starting from a rc bare skin fuselage en foam wings
Not 1:18 but rather 1:6,8 so a bit bigger and also for deco instead of flying ,
Nate's work here is outstanding I know myself how time consuming it is to get all the lines and rivets on the plane
Thinking to order myself one soon I finished mine ,I hope somewhere in the beginning of next year I have seen people asking for decals ,I know a decal company who has them for the 163 for some different squadrons,you only have to mention the scale sise but you probably have yourself all directions needed
Anyway this is a super project congrats Nathan!
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 2:27 pm
by pizzaguy
First full set of customer fiberglass casts are out of the molds. I am shooting for 25 sets (aircraft). First two sacrificial casts prior are going to be used for test fitting parts and instructions. In between the casting process I've been working on the resin parts. My priority is getting all the fiberglass parts molded first before the primer starts to crystallize. Small steps but getting there. I'm predicting a mid to late summer release. Depends on work and family events. Thanks for looking!!
First fuselage casts turned out better than I hoped. Sometimes the parts get locked in to the mold. These popped out like butter.
Test fit the engine exhaust nozzle.
Landing flaps
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 4:06 pm
by pizzaguy
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Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 4:59 pm
by YT
The model looks great! I’m probably not interested in a shirt but have no problem pre-ordering a kit if that helps.
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:12 pm
by normandy
The fiberglass casts look great and I'm glad to hear you didn't have problems removing the them.
I've damaged molds trying to remove casts.
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:37 pm
by tmanthegreat
Looking great, PizzaGuy! Let us know when you’re ready to start taking orders as I’m definitely interested!
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 12:05 pm
by pizzaguy
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 5:44 pm
by normandy
Nathan, I'm looking forward to this kit, the work you've so far is amazing.
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 8:21 pm
by YT
Agreed!
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:14 pm
by pizzaguy
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:06 am
by grunt1
Looks fantastic!
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:26 pm
by normandy
I'm a bit late but thats a ton of detail you've got in those 3D images, this is going to be one heck of a model!
Amazing work so far!!
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:53 pm
by YT
Looks great Nathan!
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:35 pm
by pizzaguy
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2018 5:50 am
by normandy
Nice!! The cockpit is going to be very detailed, impressive!
What is the long rectangular piece with the holes in it (pic # 14) ?
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2018 7:02 am
by pizzaguy
Thanks, I’m probably putting to much detail into it. At least that’s what the wife says.
It’s the top plate for the skid. I could not replicate the intricate holes with a drill bit. Looked like I had downed a case of beer before I did them.
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2018 7:53 am
by YT
Looks great! Clear resin is always tricky. A pressure pot can help with the bubbles.
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 1:18 pm
by pizzaguy
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 3:12 pm
by tmanthegreat
Your work on this model is impressive, Pizzaguy! It is far superior to the old Skyworks offering... When do you anticipate taking orders?
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 6:39 am
by normandy
Outstanding!!
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:56 pm
by pizzaguy
Update- It's a monumental day. I molded the final part (knock on wood) this afternoon. I'm about 90% done casting parts. I've got half of the wings and fuselages done in fiberglass.
Next pics will of assembly for the instructions.
What's the census on paint scheme? I could offer a couple scheme's as long as they are not to complicated and have good references.
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:40 pm
by [CAT]CplSlade
Other than the prototypes/test vehicles the bulk of them were standard Splinter pattern with mottling (usually just on the tail). Unless someone wants to replicate the OG example at the Uvdar-Hazy facility.
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:07 am
by normandy
Great news on the molds and casting!! As far as paint schemes, there are plenty of choices. I'll build
mine then figure it out.
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Wright Field on October 14th, 1945.
Re: 1/18 Me163B-1
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:04 pm
by tmanthegreat
Nathan, when are you taking orders? I’d like to get one!