3 models in one
article... sorry guys, but I'm trying to post my old models in groups like this
and these all seemed fit together. The models are: PM Models 1/72 Lippisch P.13,
PM Models 1/72 Messerschmitt P.1111, and an MPM Messerschmitt Me 163S. The PM
Models kits were bought on hobbylinc.com
and the MPM Messerschmitt was bought at
the Reading WWII Weekend. All 3 are fairly simple kits, and all 3 go together...
well slightly less than perfect. I used Testors paints and stock decals for the
PM kits, but when I attempted to use the decals for the MPM kit I had some
trouble. The kit was quite old and the decals disintegrated as soon as they
touched water. I decided to have some fun with the kit and make it a USAF model,
so I guess I've invented a USAF '46! Hope you guys enjoy it...
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All these models were built
at my grandparents cabin in the summer of 2010. Please keep in mind that
while the quality isn't too great, they were built by an impatient 13 yr
old working in 85 degree heat and 90% humidity. Less than ideal
conditions... That being said, I'm fairly satisfied with the outcome.
They
look really cool on a bookshelf, and in the winter they all 3 go on a snow
diorama.
I guess I should also apologize
for the quality of the photographs... model photography is something completely
new to me , and I'm still learning the tricks of it. It's pretty embarrassing for
a published airshow photographer to now be able to do 1/72 models but oh well.
I'll learn sooner or later. I should be a bit more active on this site from now
on, I have a Tamiya SU-135 and an Airfix TBD Devastator to post, and I'm working
on 2 other models which are of a much better quality.
Happy Modeling!
Nick Winand
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