Kompact Komet - part 2

Some time ago I posted a piece about the build of this venerable Lindberg kit.  For the paintwork I decided to more or less copy the box art, with a grey on grey mottled effect on the fuselage and a green on green 'splinter' pattern on the wings.  Being such small model it was pretty quick to paint!

Unlike many more modern kits the Me-163 came with a pilot figure.  I treated him to a basic paint job before gluing the canopy in place.

Sadly the original decals refused to co-operate.  Even after being in water for 15 minutes they refused to part company with the backing paper.  Suitable replacements were easily found in the decal box.

I may soon run another poll to choose my next 1/72 scale victim....