My Me 262 is done !

KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Saturday, October 25, 2003 3:29 AM

Absolutely stunning!!!!

Makes me want to have a go at 262 now!

Bruce, if memory servers me there is a company stateside building 262s with modern engines, which apparently significantly increase the top speed!!!

Time to get a pilots licence.........

karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Saturday, October 25, 2003 3:42 AM

Wow, Pix! That is an excellent model. Superb!

~Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 25, 2003 8:03 AM

KJ200 the company building the 262s are http://www.stormbirds.com/project/index.html check the link out Trupr posted it 2 posts sbove yours

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 25, 2003 8:41 AM

Thanks, demono, KJ200 & J-Hulk.
The Me 262 seems to be inspiring More people to build one. I agree. They ARE contageous !

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 25, 2003 9:11 AM

Suh-weet!!
Excellent job Pix!!!

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Butz

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February 2003
From: Niagara Falls NY

Posted by Butz on Saturday, October 25, 2003 9:24 AM

Hey Pix,
Very nice indeed my friend..!!!! Two thumbs up I'd say Tongue [:P]

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Basically all the camo is soft edge then right? I know you had mentioned that you did free hand but did you at any point use a mask of some sort.
Great job so whats the setting of this Swallow? Before I forget what ratio of piant to thinner did you use?
Flaps up, Mike

If you would listen to everybody about the inaccuracies, most of the kits on your shelf would not have been built Too Close For Guns, Switching To Finger

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 25, 2003 10:13 AM

Thanks, 18co & Butz !
From what I understand, the late war camo was soft-edged. When I painted, the only parts that received masks were the gun bay, wheel wells, & the canopy. I always mask & glue my canopies (minus opening section) to the fuselage before painting.
Since the canopy is hinged & the gunbay doors don't need glue, putting this one in flight will probably be easy. At the beginning of the year, I'm going to do a "digital group build over at Scale Hobby. We will probably use pics of this model.
I'm a "creature of habit" when it comes to painting camo. I thin to almost 50:50, and spray slowly at about 5-7 psi.
Thanks again, I'm glad you like it !

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 25, 2003 11:10 AM

Beautiful bird, Pix.. Love the paint job.. When my airbrush grows up it wants to do stuff like that too some day.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 25, 2003 2:04 PM

Thanks, Michaelvk. My airbrush also used to have a mind of its own. Just takes practice, & knowing what paint/mix/pressure works for you. Just don't let it "leave the nest" when it matures !

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 3:35 PM

heres more info on that mistel here http://www.dragonmodelsltd.com/html/5541-2.html

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caine

Member since
April 2003
From: Littleton,CO

Posted by caine on Sunday, October 26, 2003 3:57 PM

Great job on the 262, Pix. I should use your example to get off my lazy butt and catch up to you with my own...still haven't finished the clear coats over the past few weeks.

http://www.shockwavephoto.com

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 4:03 PM

Pix ive seen a December release for the Mistel
http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?DRA5541

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 4:14 PM

NICE WORK!!!!! well done pixie..

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 4:59 PM

Thanks, caine & thyamis !
And thanks for the link, Jon. Looks like I know what I'm getting myself for Christmas !
caine - the Me 262 with the cannon nose looks MEAN when its done. Can't wait to see yours !
Thanks again !

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 8:09 PM

Pix

Looking sweet. Great Job.

I do have a question? In two parts
a. The green paint
b. The black and red checker band on the fuslage

When viewing the colors they look as if they are fluorescent. Did you modify the picture? Or do I need to adjust my colors on the computer?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 8:34 PM

Thanks, Sled !

Do I have an answer ? In two parts.
a. The Green is RLM 82
b. The RV band is for KG(J) 6. According to Eagle Cals sheet, "Originally thought to be an Industrie Schutz Schwarm (Factory Protection Flight) with green/blue checkered RV band. New information indicates this machine was operated by KG(J) 6 utilizing their assigned colors of red/black checkered design.

Nope. The pic isn't modified in any way. It matches the kit on my monitor (NEC MultiSync 75, Adobe gamma correction).
Usually this doesn't happen unless the colors are saturated. If the red color doesn't look smooth, your monitor's color saturation may be set high.

Thanks again !

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 9:09 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by KJ200

Absolutely stunning!!!!

Makes me want to have a go at 262 now!

Bruce, if memory servers me there is a company stateside building 262s with modern engines, which apparently significantly increase the top speed!!!

Time to get a pilots licence.........

karl

Thanks Karl; got the license, need the endorsement.
Oh yeah, and about $US6M to fly it away ...
Great web site and an excellent project though, hope to see one at an airshow some day!
Bruce

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Monday, October 27, 2003 7:52 AM

pix what can i say?
absolutely wicked!! Evil [}:)]

regards,
nick

Kind regards, Nicholas

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 10:41 AM

Thanks, nmayhew ! Its one plane I wouldn't want to see in a rear-view mirror in 1945 !

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fuzzy

Member since
May 2003
From: Lewisburg , Tenn

Posted by fuzzy on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 1:23 AM

Pix,
Great model ! Thanks for posting the problem areas on the DML Me 262 kits.
Just bought a DML ME 262 A1a Nachtjager and it will be a big help.
Fuzzy

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 7:54 AM

Thanks & you're welcome, fuzzy ! The DML kit is a tricky build, but if you go slowly & use basic skills, it can look as good as any of the "shake & bake" kits out there. I also love their FW 190A kits. They're tricky also, but I feel that they are a finer kit than the Tamiyas. I've done 8 or 9 DMLs & 6 Tamiyas, and the Tamiyas are definately "beefier." Both are good kits, though.

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nsclcctl

Member since
May 2003
From: USA

Posted by nsclcctl on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 9:01 AM

This appears to be an outstanding build. I am painting my Tamiya version right now. Got a silver undercoat on, followed by hellbleu all over. Tonite, the dark green light green camo. This is an awesome looking plane. Good thing it wasn't in the sky in 40-42.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 9:29 AM

Thanks, nsclcctl.
The 262 could have been in the air earlier than it was, if not for the 1941 ban on new offensive weapons development. Mr. H thought he already had what he needed, and didn't see a reason for anything new. Its scary to think what would have happened, had someone been able to convince him of the need for new weapons.

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fuzzy

Member since
May 2003
From: Lewisburg , Tenn

Posted by fuzzy on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:57 PM

Pix,
I understand DML is rereleasing the 1/48th Me262 B-1a/ U1. I'm thinking
about getting one. Would the same problem areas apply to this kit as well?Thanks.
Fuzzy

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 9:10 PM

Yes. its the same mold, with different options. Squadron has the TriMaster single seat nightfighter on sale for $30. Just ordered one yesterday. It has white metal & photoetch. Just take your time, be careful, dryfit EVERYTHING, and the kit's shortcomings can be overcome. I really like this kit.

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nicodemus

Member since
May 2003
From: St.Louis, Missouri

Posted by nicodemus on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 10:38 PM

Great photos Pix!

thanks for posting those, really admire the splinter work, and the mottling too. If only my Tamiya 190-D and Monogram Me-109G looked so good.:)

Steve-
minutes to buy, hours to build-

a humble ham-fisted modeler in the midwest-

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 9:36 AM

Great job on that pix. Hope to see more when they are done.

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 9:53 AM

Help! I get nothing but Xs!

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 11:36 AM

This is an older topic, and the pics wetre lost when Ron redid the gallery. I posted some more there, so here it is.

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 8:49 AM

......! Fantastic job on the Me262, Pix! Im not a big fan of WW2 subjects, and certainly not the 262, but I really liked this one. Thanks for re-posting the images.

I didnt notice this was an old thread. I was mostly offline for about 2-3 months and saw this thread only recently. Great work! Thumbs Up [tup]

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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