08-29-2016, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by tab28682
I have both the original Hobbyking Me-163 that was designed for electric only, that I converted to have an18mm motor mount, and the newer version that has a different electric power system and a built in 18mm motor mount.
Here is a video of my early version HK Me-163 flying electric with an air started C6:
https://m.youtube.com/?#/watch?v=9NbLpHf0ZDA
I have acquired a few D10 SU motors for future air starts.
Another Me-163 kit option is the Kilma foam ARF model that is set up for pure rocket power. I have one of these under construction currently. This kit is derived from the Hacker Me-163 electric ARF kit.
http://www.raketenmodellbau-klima.d...&t=23&c=31&p=31
It will likely use D10s for vertical launch from the ground and, alternatively, D2.3 reloads for an air start after a piggyback ride up on an RC motherrship. |
Thank you for posting this, Tom. Your first (YouTube) video link didn't take me to your video, but instead to a collection of miscellaneous videos on multiple subjects, and your Me-163 video wasn't among them. The Klima link (and the video of their Me-163 on that page), however, worked just fine. The initial simulated grainy black & white footage of their Me-163 model, plus Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" music, were wunderbar touches! Also, it appeared that they used fuse ignition to light that red Me-163's Klima rocket motor (if it's good enough for the Germans, it ought to be good enough for us). |