Lippisch Li-163A, FINISHED page 1

Tophe · February 26, 2019, 01:39:34 AM

Today I received the Lippisch P.115 kit (1/72, Unicraft Models), it is like a turbojet Me-163 Komet.

My plan is to build it as forward swept wing glider, with a low wing and rear cockpit.

ericr · February 26, 2019, 01:47:25 AM

wah

Tophe · February 26, 2019, 06:31:49 AM

Thanks!

I was wondering why is there a single step in the fuselage resin instead of 2: cockpit and air intake.
Seeing the very long clear thermoformed part (canopy + back to paint), I understand:

I will make it different, using the in intake step as canopy step...

Tophe · February 26, 2019, 06:35:21 AM

After cutting and gluing, the model is almost finished!
"Just" PSR work to perform...

dumaniac · February 26, 2019, 10:03:51 PM

bit of a rough - good luck

Tophe · February 27, 2019, 03:06:46 AM

Thanks! (it will be smooth soon, after sanding).
Putty time starting:

Tophe · March 03, 2019, 07:18:04 AM

First sanding, then putty again (filling holes):

Tophe · March 13, 2019, 09:00:35 AM

Second sanding: done. But 2 holes appeared, so I will repeat a third putty and sanding.

Tophe · March 18, 2019, 10:03:39 AM

Third sanding then gluing, ready for paint:

Tophe · March 20, 2019, 06:33:19 AM

Painting the side above:

Tophe · March 20, 2019, 09:45:03 AM

Almost finished, just a few last drops of paint are drying:

ericr · March 20, 2019, 10:27:26 AM

Tophe · March 21, 2019, 04:48:43 AM

Thanks!
The Lippisch Li-163A is finished now:

Not a Me-163!: better!

Tophe · March 21, 2019, 04:50:57 AM

From 4 points of view:

zenrat · March 22, 2019, 01:35:35 AM

Well done Tophe. It has character. I like it.