1/32 Revell He 162

In RAF markings

 by Zafer Yilmaz

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Dear modellers,

This is my 1/32 Revell He162 Salamader.  I added  captured decals from Cutting Edge and used a seatbelt set from Airwaves..(actually it came with Airwaves pack but it was Eduard colored set).

I used Model Master's RLM 76/73  and some metalizers for the engine, a mix of RLM 76+matt white for nose.  The landing gears were done in Gunze RLM 02.  I didn't do any pre-shading or weathering, because this plane was captured while it was still new.

Nothing much to tell about the kit, my dear brother Emad Tabsh from Lebanon has prewieved it on ARC before.  All I can say is that; I kept my old friend Tamiya putty while I built this plane..it was pretty good.  Revell's lastest moulds are pretty nice.

About the plane;  

The He 162 was one of last  products of the Nazi air industry.  With the increasing Allied air raids, more fighters were required.  The RLM asked for a jet which could be built easily with basic materials.  Heinkel planned and flew this type of plane in 69 days and used semi skilled workers.  Material was metal, stuff and wood..

I picked up that decal set coz a captured Heinkel would be great.  The RAF captured this plane in the summer of 1945 in Leck.  (By the way; Cutting Edge has done a great job with decals..good datas, good decals..)

I dedicate this plane to my little friend Li'l  from Hawaii and his family...

Happy modelling

Zafer

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Photos and text © by Zafer Yilmaz