1/32 Trumpeter Messerschitt Me262 A-1a

[takeslousyphotos]

That's a cracking job Barry. Great finish on it. I like it a lot.

 

[BarryW]

It's a beast of a jet at 1/32 Barry and I think you've done a cracking job despite the fit issues, believe me I know what it's like as am having the same trouble with dragons A1a/U4 version it's been a real pig.
Love the paint job, did you have an option to have the gun bay open or had you had enough at that point?


Cheers


Phil

Yes Phil it is an option but I love that sleek look of the 262 and really did not want open panals detracting from its lines. I am not one for having lots of open panels, an open cockpit is usually enough for me. When I do my Mossies though the bomb bays will definately be open!!!

 

[Polux]

I really lIke the paintwork Barry.


Another excellent build

 

[geegad]

cracking work the painting and weathering is top quality

 

[Doug Hughes]

That's a great build of a beautiful aircraft, Barry - no sign of the build issues that I can see.

 

[tr1ckey66]

This big problem, the step, was a puzzle as I have not see it mentioned in reviews

Thanks for the heads up Barry. I'm sorry I missed the build (not really been able to keep up with the forum lately for a variety of reasons) but your description is noted and stored in the memory banks for when i finally get round to the kit.


You're right not to play up this issue as the end result really is excellent and shows no sign of the corrective work involved.


With regards to the decal issue, can you get aftermarket replacements?


Cheers


P

 

[BarryW]

Paul - I didnt do a build thread for this one, just posted pics of the completed model. I will do a build thread for the Swordfish though.


I had another go at pics playing with settings and backgrounds. These are the best of them and, I think, a little better than the others though I am still not happy with them. In these the background, as you can see, is an old brown bath towel!!! I think I am going to look for a sheet of blue fabric to use in future as I think that may help.


Anyway a few more:


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[noble]

Now that's impressive Barry, I like this a lot.


Scott

 

[steve scan]

Very nice Barry, the hard work was worth it.

 

[Airfix Modeller Freak]

Thanks for the heads up Barry. I'm sorry I missed the build (not really been able to keep up with the forum lately for a variety of reasons) but your description is noted and stored in the memory banks for when i finally get round to the kit.
You're right not to play up this issue as the end result really is excellent and shows no sign of the corrective work involved.


With regards to the decal issue, can you get aftermarket replacements?


Cheers


P

There are tons of me 262 decals in 1/32 around- the problem is finding a specific JG 7 badge

 

[flyjoe180]

Great looking Me262 Barry.

 

[tr1ckey66]

There are tons of me 262 decals in 1/32 around- the problem is finding a specific JG 7 badge

Yes, I know. If there are no specific decals I may be able to donate the kit decals in my kit. I haven't decided on a scheme for mine yet (possibly JV44) so I may have spares.


Barry if this is useful I may be able to help you out.


Cheers


P

 

[BarryW]

Yes, I know. If there are no specific decals I may be able to donate the kit decals in my kit. I haven't decided on a scheme for mine yet (possibly JV44) so I may have spares.
Barry if this is useful I may be able to help you out.


Cheers


P

Thanks Paul - you are a gent.

 

[tr1ckey66]

Replacement decals for JG7:


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EagleCals-Decals-1-32-MESSERSCHMITT-Me-262A-1-JG7-RG-J-6-/361166784083?hash=item541737c653


Like I said though I may be able to donate mine. I'll have a look at the goodies I have in the box (been a long while since I collated all the stuff for my Schwalbe) if I already have a scheme earmarked for it I'll send you the kit decals.


Cheers


P