Me P.1099

[cph64]

In 1943 the Messerschmitt design department was working on a further development of the Me 262 known as the Me P.1099 two seat all weather fighter to operate against Allied bomber formations. It utilised the wings and tail surfaces of the Me 262 with a new body and undercarriage which resulted in a change in the centre of gravity so the engines had to be moved back slightly. Further proposals were for an even heavier armed a/c (see my P.1099B build) and an un-armed bomber, P.1100.
The Revell kit, moulded in dark green plastic, dates from 1996 and is of the P.1099A four 30mm cannon version, the biggest omission in the kit is the rearward facing seat for the navigator, this is rectified using the Airwaves etch set. As Zak has kindly given me one of these already it will be finished as an Aufklarer version. Work has started on the cockpit adding the etch, which is nowhere near up to Haddock and Kev's standard.

[Bigkev]

Hi Chris,
Another Luft' 1946 item for us to savour.
As to the etch, don't be fooled by my attempts on etch brass, indeed it is young 'Haddock' who has the master of the etch, not me.
So far, you have made a great start, look forward to seeing this one progress.
Cheers,
Bigkev

[Wizzel]

You tell us dark green plastic but fail to mention whether the box is top opening or end opening - which I'm grateful for as it has always baffled me when I read kit reviews why it's so important for the author to tell us this.

Nevertheless, I shall enjoy this, especially the etched brass as I've just started playing with it too!

[Bigkev]

Hi Wizz,
For me it is a factor.
I like the open top box presentation as it gives me 'something' to contain the parts once started, the 'open ended' version is not as user friendly in that respect.
My opinion, but that may differ to you and others.
Bigkev

[chriswil42]

That's good work to start with Chris. Etched brass is a bit trickey but gives good results.

[zak]

Hi Wizz,
For me it is a factor.
I like the open top box presentation as it gives me 'something' to contain the parts once started, the 'open ended' version is not as user friendly in that respect.
My opinion, but that may differ to you and others.
Bigkev

I agree, much prefer a box with a lid.

[MSea]

Side or top opening box - the carpet monster still seems to be able to get one or two bits.

[cph64]

It's a Revell kit so it's an end opener, most Continental makers use that type. I prefer boxes with a lid, the parts for this are nestling in the Talom box top from the last build.

[councilman]

Its got to be a top opener for me.
Interesting kit Chris.

[Haddock]

Top opener for me.
Haddock.

[chriswil42]

Top opener for me.
Haddock.

Ditto.

[cph64]

The cockpit interior has been painted in Dunkelseegrun as per the mid 1944 LDV521 directive, for which I used Humbrol 243, RLM72. The consoles were picked out using Tamiya German Grey with seat belts, switches, dials etc painted with various Vallejo paints. Engine parts were painted using Vallejo Metallic Blue, Gunmetal and Smoke. Once the two halves of the engines had been joined together BB pellets and Blue Tack were positioned into the front of the engines as there won't be much room under the cockpit floor for any weights.

[chriswil42]

That's good detail on the cockpit there Chris.

[cph64]

Thanks Chris.

[cph64]

Main parts all joined up and Blue Tack fitted to all available spaces in the nose. The nosewheel bay is meant to fit onto two pips undeneath the cockpit floor but they weren't there so it was down to the Mk.1 eyeball and then adjusting to get the outer cover in place. Seams have had an initial tidy up but once primed these will be corrected further. The canopy is temporarily in place held by PVA glue.