Dragon 1/72 Mistel 5 He-162/Arado E-377a
Hi There,
This was started at the same time as the Typhoon and has continued a bit longer being worked on whilst doing my Buccaneer.
Three kits in one really. The Trolley and the Arado were little gems that were a joy to build but the Salamander was , well, a pig. Nothing on it fitted where it was supposed to but I think we got there.
This has also been built for the wee man as he really likes a bit of whiffery.
Primed with UMP Grey Primer
Painted with Colourcoats RLM 02, RLM76, Vallejo RLM 66, RLM 81, RLM 82, Xtreme Metals Aluminium, Burnt Metal and Tamiya Rubber Black.
Final Coat was Windsor and Newton Satin Varnish.
Some Eduard Lufwaffe Seatbelts and Albion Alloy tubing were also used.
Disaster struck just as I was ready to take some photos and the box tipped and knocked the engine cover and the loop aerial off. The aerial went the way of most things that hit the floor so I used a piece of Stainless Steel vaping wire bent around a small screwdriver to try and replicate it..
As always,
Thanks for looking.
Cheers,
Alistair
Nice work on this Mistel, Alistair!
This is such a cool model!
Thanks very much for your kind words.
Cheers,
Alistair
Now that's something you don't see every day. Nicely done Alistair.
Many Thanks for that. It's a cool wee kit
The Mistel combinations are great kits to build. I am eager to start mine ! First a few more try out models before I embark on those.
I think, if I am not mistaken that the set up you are showing was used against the Soviets with some success. Cold blooded pilots are needed for that ! By that time only inexperienced youngsters were left for the most part.
Hi There,
and Thanks.
I was not aware that this had been used in anger.
Cheers,
Alistair
Hi Alistair. You are right. “The mother bomb “ never flew. I think it was another advanced type I was thinking about.
Amazing that in the face of defeat Germany kept on innovating.
Thanks for the inspiration With this build.
Beautiful Mistel combination.
Never saw this combo before, but it looks impressive.
Thanks very much.
I found this kit when I was looking for a 1/48 Salamander for myself.
Cheers,
Alistair
Nicely done, on an unusual subject! Looks great.
Many Thanks Greg