1/48 HobbyBoss Me262 A-1a/U2 (V056)

[AlanG]

Started this last year but as you all know I've been away for ages and not had any chance to do modelling or anything else.

I never started a build thread of this and as it's nearly finished i'll just post a few of the build pics with a little description.

Box art



Decided to do a little scratch building. So I added wires to the gun bay





Eduard Seatbelts



Cut the leading edge slats off. will pose them as hanging down



Cockpit all finished up with Eduard PE



Joystick control rod added



Electrical wiring added



Jumping forward a little. Just about all painted up. Just needing the undercarriage, slats, canopy and aerials



Undercarriage, canopy, gunbay covers, slats and decals added. Just needs the aerials adding now and it's complete

 

[Polux]

Beutiful work! I'm wishing to see the final photos!!

 

[Polux]

Errr....are you interested on 1/24 aircraft...? :D :D :D

 

[AlanG]

I have a 1/24 Hurricane to build and I am tempted to get the Typhoon. But normally I stick to 1/48 and 1/32 kits

 

[Polux]

Well, we have a 1/24 GB next year. You want to take part?

I recommend it

 

[rickoshea52]

Well, we have a 1/24 GB next year. You want to take part?I recommend it

Do it Al! I will if you will. I also have a 1/24 Hurricane.

 

[AlanG]

Well, we have a 1/24 GB next year. You want to take part?I recommend it

Depends on how long we get to build. I seriously have to manage my time now due to two kids and shift work. But i'll defo try to

 

[dubster72]

Very nice All, this was one of my possible Christmas presents to myself.

Ended up going with armour though!

Looking forward to seeing the finished result.

 

[monica]

looking great Al,do real like the detail paint work in the cockpit,along with the added detail,

 

[Polux]

Depends on how long we get to build.

Start 1 January and ends 31 December...

We all have a long long year

Ps: there is a very interesting chat on the "GB chat thread"...

 

[Dave W]

Great work on the 262. Ive read this is one of HobbyBosses best kits.

 

[Ziper_it]

WOW, that was fast!

Wonderful model

 

[AlanG]

Cheers guys n gals. Hoping to finish it tomorrow.

Think i have my next victim lined up too.

 

[Alan 45]

Fantastic Al I have a hobby boss 262 and I'm very tempted to have a crack at it after seeing yours

 

[papa 695]

Very nice indeed I'm also looking forward to the finished item

 

[Airfix Modeller Freak]

Brilliant mate. I just bought the U3 version of this by Hobbyboss in 1:48 so this is great reference for me. How is the nose weight? Was it enough to hold it down as I have heard some negative comments on this.

John

 

[AlanG]

Nose weight for me was fine