1/48 Heinkel He-162A Volksjaeger
In its brief operational role, the small fighter made a lasting impression thanks to its revolutionary design.
Of the four models presented here, one is Tamiya's and the rest are Dragon kits. Both are very good kits. Yet, I had to replace Tamiya's tail unit with a spare Dragon unit because Tamiya's horizontal stabilizer dimensions are wrong. While the engineering of Tamiya's kit is better the model is slightly heavier built than Dragon's probably to support the engine parts. Proportionally, the outlines of the aircraft seem to me slender like those of the Dragon kit.
All are fantastic, Rafi!
Thank you Spiros
A beautiful set of Volksjägers, Rafi @blackmopane
The one with the opened engine cover looks amazing, great detailing.
Having seen one in real I can say that your builds are perfect copies.
Well done.
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Thank you John
Which Museum were the photographs taken?
@blackmopane, those were taken at Duxford in 2019.
Of course, I did not recognize the hangar
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Well done
Thank you George
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I like this one, the unfinished paintwork of this aircraft makes it a challenge to build, but rewards the skilled hands in the end.
Just what is wrong with the tail parts exactly?
Thank you Pedro
Tail parts are too small
Having seen the real one at Chino many times, I can echo @johnb that you got these models right, @blackmopane. Excellent work.
Thank you Tom
Well done, Rafi. Love the line up shot.
Thank you Gary
I've built a Tamiya "Spatz" a few years ago and it was a pleasure , I'll try a Dragon kit following your recommendation. Great builds!
Thank you George. Enjoy!
They all look great, Rafi. Nice work simulating the putty on the unpainted one.
Thank you John
Amazing work on all of them, you've done an excellent job painting and weathering on them.
Thank you Anthony
Wow! @blackmopane, Great looking group of Volksjaegers! These are very impressive Rafi! 👍
Thank you kindly Gary
Great result, highly realistic- fabulous work on all 4!
Thank you David
Great work!
Thank you Robert
Great job on all. You feel the Dragon kit is more accurate than the Tamiya? I've both kits in storage and I intend to do one soon.
Thank you Dale. I think that the general consensus is that the Dragon kit more accurate. You may compare the parts between the kits and plan your corrections in the Tamiya kit which is better engineered so that you will have two very good models.
Quite the bevy of 162's! They all look great - excellent work!
Thank you kindly Greg