MENG Kit QS-001: 1/32 scale Me-163B
The German “Komet” Flashing Across the Sky
The German “Komet” Flashing Across the Sky
The Me-163B “Komet” was the world’s only operational
rocket-powered interceptor that ever joined combat and shot down enemy
aircrafts. It had tremendous speed and climb rate thanks to its unique power
source. So it’s used to intercept the allied bombers deep into Europe and
Germany. However, due to the aircraft’s short loiter time and extremely high speed;
the only wing (Jagdgeschwader) equipped with Me-163B just shot down 9 enemy
aircrafts during WWII. Just like its nickname “Komet”, the Me-163B flashed across
the sky of the history, leaving behind a bright light.
This 1:32 scale QS-001 Me-163B model kit is MENG’s first
successful large scale aircraft project. The model is 178mm in length and 292mm
in wingspan. This kit consists of 190 parts on 7 plastic sprues, 23 parts on 2
PE frets, 3 rubber tyres and 2 poly caps.
This QS-001 model faithfully replicates the small tail-less
shape of Me-163B. Two different weapon systems, MG 151/20 and MK 108 are
provided. Subassemblies like complete HWK 109-509A rocket engine, T-Stoff tank
and ammunition box are included. Many hatches can be built either in open or
closed position. Model fuselage breakdown refers to the structure of real
aircraft. No cement is needed to join the front and rear parts of the fuselage.
A support frame is provided to show interior details. Three painting schemes
are provided.
Modellers will surely have brand-new experience of building
this large scale fighter model which has full interiors.
We will keep you
posted as to the updates on this kit as it arrives