Trumpeter 1/32nd Me 262A-1a Completed Page 2

Thanks TB. It does seem that its not a tail sitter, but i don't add weight anyway as i secure my builds to a base. Sounds like a good tip though.

Looking very good Bish. I used the included Trumpy decals in my 109K4 and were ok. I trimmed as close to the colors as possible and made sure the surface was smooth and glossy, then used plenty of Solvaset to beat the decals into shape.

Thanks PJ. I had no issues with the Trump decals, they went down fine, but i did only use the stencils. It was just a couple of the eagle Cal decals that broke up a bit.

Good looking Schwalbe.  Really like the Eduard cockpit details and the wiring you did on the backside of the IP.

Sorry Aggie, missed your post. Thank you, i have never done that on a 72nd 262 but felt it was needed at this scale.

Almost at the finishe line, should be putting up the final update before completion in a day or so.

Looks like the homestretch Bish.  Love that color scheme.   Beautiful work.

Thanks LD, yep, should get it wrapped up tonight.

Got the 262 completed a couple of night ago. I changed my mind for the weathering and just went with a Flory wash, but i didn't use my usualy mix of greys but followed PJ's lead and use grime and it had a nice effect.

All the final bit were adde and it was secured to the base. I was surprised that it was a tail sitter, early on i didn't think it would be. I used some of the Eduard PE wire but also used my own wire in some places such as the brake lines. I didn't wire up the engine, preffering just to leave as is.

The panel on the right side of the fuselage is not held in place, so that can be removed.

The forward panel over the guns and the one for the left side of the gun bay are removable. I figured after geting metal barrels, it would be a shame to have them covered up.

I have not aded chocks to any of my 32nd builds as they have all been on grass or sand till now. But i figure this could do with some so going to order a set from Hannants next week. This was a nice build with some great detail, though some of the fit could have been better, but nothing that could not be solved.

I love it. I'm curious how this one compares to the new Revell 262? 

Mopar Madness

I love it. I'm curious how this one compares to the new Revell 262? 

 

Chad

I have the Revell of Germany two seater night fighter in the stash and it looks fantastic.  I would say both are similar.

Bish

Great looking 262. I like the subdued weathering you did. I would say the actual airframes were not beat up since life expectancies were not that high specially late in the war. These Trumpy kits are pretty decent and offer a good level of detail. I have in the stash one of your favorites, a 1/32 Trumpy Stuka tank buster. 

Thanks guys.

PJ, i thought the same when it came to weathering, hence why i didn't use the oils. My next 32nd kit will be a Ju 88 so will try it on that. I have been thinking about the Revell 2 seater, sounds like it will be worth getting.

I've been putting off getting the trump 32nd Ju 87B only because of the shape issue with the nose and spats. But i will have to shake off my Stuka OCD and grab one.

Bish don't hesitate and get that 2 seater 262. Even the decals look great. 
The Trumpy Stuka quaks like one and looks like one to me. Lots of cool freaking details in that one too.

Thanks PJ. Will do.

I have already built the Hase 32nd G and i have not heard any issues about the Trump kit, but the B does have real shape issues. I know there is a small UK companiy which does an AM set for it, so i think i am going to have to take that route.