Bachem 349 Natter, 1/48

MichelC · August 27, 2018, 08:23:35 AM

That's the other Whifwaffe project I'm currently working on.

sandiego89 · August 27, 2018, 03:28:07 PM

Neat, what kit? Even in 1/48 it must be smallish.

MichelC · August 27, 2018, 11:36:11 PM

Quote from: sandiego89 on August 27, 2018, 03:28:07 PM
Neat, what kit? Even in 1/48 it must be smallish.

This is the Trumpeter kit. It's around 12.5cm long.

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NARSES2 · August 28, 2018, 06:40:04 AM

Cockpit work looks good

I've always had a strange fascination for the Natter, no idea why, but ever since I first read about it back in the day.

MichelC · August 28, 2018, 08:49:13 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on August 28, 2018, 06:40:04 AM
Cockpit work looks good

I've always had a strange fascination for the Natter, no idea why, but ever since I first read about it back in the day.

It is a facinating a/c, isn't it?

I'm posting pics of the pit shortly.

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NARSES2 · August 29, 2018, 06:11:36 AM

Quote from: MichelC on August 28, 2018, 08:49:13 AM

I'm posting pics of the pit shortly.

M

Ah, great

. Looking forward to it

MichelC · August 29, 2018, 07:17:52 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on August 29, 2018, 06:11:36 AM
Quote from: MichelC on August 28, 2018, 08:49:13 AM

I'm posting pics of the pit shortly.

M

Ah, great . Looking forward to it

Here they are!

The kit's pit is rather bare but so was the real thing. Except for a few scratched details it's OOB. I tried the new Steelbelts from Eduard and I'm quite happy with the product.

Tophe · August 29, 2018, 10:17:36 AM

good model building

is it what-if as "never entered service" or as transformed with personal changes?

MichelC · August 29, 2018, 10:21:34 AM

Quote from: Tophe on August 29, 2018, 10:17:36 AM
good model building
is it what-if as "never entered service" or as transformed with personal changes?

Thanks, Tophe! It's the former.

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dumaniac · August 30, 2018, 12:47:51 AM

nice work

zenrat · August 30, 2018, 03:24:30 AM

If ever there was an aircraft that deserved longer wings...

PR19_Kit · August 30, 2018, 03:29:40 AM

Quote from: zenrat on August 30, 2018, 03:24:30 AM

If ever there was an aircraft that deserved longer wings...

Hehehe, dead right there!

I've got a Heller 1/72 scale one, maybe I'll graft some sailplane wings onto it?

NARSES2 · August 30, 2018, 06:47:08 AM

Very neat work

I'm just imagining the marks those seat belts would leave on the pilot during take off

It's only manned flight was on my birthday, maybe that's why it's always had a fascination for me ?

Often thought of a Japanese version. Allegedly the German's did send the Japanese the full plans, but the submarine carrying them was sunk en route.

Old Wombat · August 30, 2018, 06:48:49 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on August 30, 2018, 06:47:08 AM
It's only manned flight was on my birthday, maybe that's why it's always had a fascination for me ?

Before or after the actual event?

NARSES2 · August 30, 2018, 06:50:51 AM

I am a moderator you know ??

Actually only 7 years before