Kagero 7117 The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet EN/PL is a high-quality scale modeling publication dedicated to all enthusiasts of aviation history and airplane model building. Published by the renowned KAGERO brand, it serves as an excellent source of expert knowledge for modelers and military history aficionados. The author, Marek Ryś, provides a detailed description of one of the most unique fighter aircraft of World War II – the German rocket-powered interceptor Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet.

This 24-page album presents both the rich history of this extraordinary machine and comprehensive visual materials – within the publication, you will find numerous plan sheets, technical documentation, and professionally prepared color profiles that will help realistically recreate the Me 163’s paint scheme in plastic modeling or other model-making techniques.

Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet was the first and only rocket-powered jet fighter used in combat by the Luftwaffe. Introduced into service in 1944 during World War II, the aircraft was used by Germany mainly to counter Allied bombers. It was characterized by a revolutionary design, achieving previously unseen speeds, but also had many limitations that made it a unique, albeit somewhat impractical, curiosity in the skies of that era.

The publication is in English and Polish (EN/PL) in an attractive A4 format (210x297 mm), offering wide possibilities – both as inspiration for building models in 1/32, 1/48, or 1/72 scale, and as a professional source of information for advanced historical modeling enthusiasts. The book does not include materials for building physical models – it is an illustrated guide and historical album.

• Category: scale modeling literature / aviation monograph
• Materials: high-quality printed book, hard and aesthetically pleasing cover
• Ideal for: modelers of all skill levels, collectors, aviation history enthusiasts
• Especially recommended for those wishing to recreate the details of the Me 163 Komet aircraft true to the original
• Model usage difficulty level: 1/5 (clear plans, accessible descriptions, excellent photos and graphics)

The publication Kagero 7117 The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet EN/PL is a unique monograph that will enrich both your historical knowledge and modeling skills, especially recommended for anyone wishing to create a faithful replica of this avant-garde Luftwaffe machine.