ME-262: Reich Defender II 10/09-7/10

The participants...

1. Daywalker- Eduard 1/144 ME-262A-1a FINISHED!  Pics on page 68

                           Eduard 1/144 ME-262B-1a FINISHED!  Pics on page 107

2. jmabx- Dragon ME-262A-1a FINISHED!  Pics on page 89

3. razordws- Hasegawa 1/72 ME-262B-1a/U1 FINISHED!  Pics on page 39

4. soulcrusher- Tamiya 1/48 ME-262A-2a FINISHED!  Pics on page 76

5. sfcmac- Hasegawa 1/32 ME-262A-1a FINISHED!  Pics on page 23

6. Bish- Academy 1/72 ME-262C-1a FINISHED!  Pics on page 84

7. bondoman- Hasegawa 1/72 Avia S-92 FINISHED!  Pics on page 30

                             High Planes 1/72 ME-262 V1 prototype FINISHED!  Pics on page 109

8. KJ200- Trumpeter 1/32 ME-262A-1a

9. Mobious- Tamiya ME-262A-1a FINISHED!  Pics on page 84

10. luftwoller- Tamiya 1/48 ME-262A-1a/U4 FINISHED!  Pics on page 40

11. Aggieman- Tamiya 1/48 ME-262A-2a FINISHED!  Pics on page 69, dio pics on page 75

12. raptordriver- Pegasus 1/48 ME-262A-1a FINISHED!  Pics on page 72

13. eptingmike- Tamiya 1/48 ME-262A-2a FINISHED!  Pics on page 120

14. Spike190- Tamiya 1/48 ME-262A-1a FINISHED!  Pics on page 99

15. sidure- Tamiya 1/48 ME-262A-1a FINISHED!  Pics on page 97

16. Gigatron- Trumpeter 1/32 ME-262A-2a FINISHED!  Pics on page 82

17. mucker- Tamiya 1/48 ME-262A-1a  FINISHED!  Pics on page 92

18. vetteman42-Monogram 1/48 ME-262A-1a FINISHED!  Pics on page 103

19. SupressionFire- Trumpeter 1/144 ME-262A-1a FINISHED!  Pics on page 90

20. simpilot34- Academy 1/72 ME-262A-1a FINISHED!  Pics on page 121

21. Butz- Tamiya 1/48 ME-262A-1a

22. Thunderbolt379- Tamiya 1/48 ME-262A-1a

23. -Neu- MPM 1/72 ME-262A-1a/u4

              MPM 1/72 ME-262A-2a/U2

24. tempestjohnny- DML 1/48 ME-262 Mistel

25. bobbaily- Tamiya 1/48 ME-262A-1a

26. ruddratt- Trumpeter 1/32 ME-262A-1a

27. luftwaffle- Revell 1/72 ME-262B-1a/U1

                      Revell 1/72 ME-262A-1a

                      Trumpeter 1/32 ME-262A-1a

28. Cosmic J- Tamiya 1/48 ME-282A-1a

29. Nachtflieger- Tamiya 1/48 ME-262A-2a

30. WarHammer25- Revell 1/72 ME-262B-1a

31. osher- Eduard 1/144 S-92 or possibly a CS-92

32. gspatton44- Hasegawa 1/32 ME-262A-2a

33. mph34- Tamiya ME-262A-1a

34. fermis- Dragon 1/48 ME-262 Mistel

35. Dirkpitt289- Revell 1/72 ME-262B-1a/U1 NF

                            MPM 1/72 ME-262A-1a/U4

36. marcopreto- Revell 1/72 ME-262A-1a/U3

37. darson- Tamiya ME-262A-1a

38. dupes- Trumpeter 1/32 ME-262A-1a

I would like to get in on this if it's okay.

I've got six 262's that need to be put together and this group build should get me started.

I've had this kit for years and would like to start off with her to hone my skills.

I'm in, Frank -- Tamiya 1:48 A/1a

Mike

-Neu- wrote:

Put me down for a 1/72 by academy for now... though that might change to a hasegawa depending on what I can find: Hell I might do both.

Right on!  Which version is that Academy kit?  As far as the Hasegawa kit, just say the word and I'll put it on there.

 Ugh.... Not sure how you do it but your the only one I know who can sucker me into doing something

 Alright I am in and I promise, there will be no foreseeable divorces in my future either!! lol Seriously though, I have been wanting to do another 262 for some time and have been brain storming since I built the A-2a..

 So this what I am bringing to the dance..!!

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way

Dern you Frank!!!!     How am I going to get caught up on all my other builds when you go starting group builds of my favorite aircraft!!! 

I've got the 1/72 Academy (A-1a) kit too... and a 1/72 Hasegawa B version.  I'll start with the Academy and if time I'll do the Haseagawa.  The Academy kit also has the option for the Me 262 C-1a... Hmmm...

Right on gents, list updated!

Mike- Is that a Hasegawa 1/48 ME-109G-10 I see under the Schwalbe? LOL...

Dave- I came up with this one just to tempt you into another GB.  IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!!!   Hehehe...

Reporting for duty Captian! Sign me up for the Tamiya 1/48 Me 262 A2a. I bought this kit almost 4 years ago and I just never managed to get it into the rotation somehow. I'm glad you went with the 262 theme Frank. It looks like we have some of the best people in here already. This is going to be a good GB!

                                                                                Soulcrusher

soulcrusher wrote:

Reporting for duty Captian! Sign me up for the Tamiya 1/48 Me 262 A2a. I bought this kit almost 4 years ago and I just never managed to get it into the rotation somehow. I'm glad you went with the 262 theme Frank. It looks like we have some of the best people in here already. This is going to be a good GB!                                                                                 Soulcrusher

Glad to have you aboard Crusher!  Also good to see an A-2a.   I wonder how many different variants we'll see here?

Daywalker wrote:

Mike- Is that a Hasegawa 1/48 ME-109G-10 I see under the Schwalbe? LOL...

Yees sir...

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way

sfcmac wrote:

Things are still kinda iffy in the old household but sign me up for the Hasegawa 1/32 Galland and I am in!

Ha I knew Frank could suck you in their Sarge! How are you feeling these days? Better I hope.

                                                                                       Soulcrusher

Just when i think i am getting my GB addiction under control, you do this.

I won't confirm a kit yet until my other GB's are cleared and i know i can do it in time. But pencil me in. I have 3 262 kits all 1/72nd.

Kapitan Frank said: " I wonder how many different variants we'll see here?"

An Avia S-92 would have looked cool next to my S-199. But it didn't fly til 1948...Or a CS-92; to get even further into Bondoland.

The S-199

S-92

CS-92

I would probably have started with the Academy or Revell 1/72 A-1 or B-1; and used some Czech decals....

I saw one of these birds live a few weeks back (went to an air museum and DIDNT HAVE MY CAMERA...AAAARRRGH!)and ever since then I have wanted to build one...I dont think I am gonna make it on this launch, but I will keep you posted!!!!!!

Justin

You just had to go and do it didn't you?

Put me down for a 262, don't know what manufacturer or scale, but put me down for one.

Could always do the Revell 1/72 with the CMK conversion kit for the 50mm cannon, or maybe Heinz Bar's with the 6 30mm cannon. Yes  you did read correctly 6!

Read about those the other day in the Squadron 262 In Action title.

See, I'm hooked already.

Karl

KJ200 wrote:

You just had to go and do it didn't you? Put me down for a 262, don't know what manufacturer or scale, but put me down for one. Could always do the Revell 1/72 with the CMK conversion kit for the 50mm cannon, or maybe Heinz Bar's with the 6 30mm cannon. Yes  you did read correctly 6! Read about those the other day in the Squadron 262 In Action title. See, I'm hooked already. Karl

If you do one of those conversions you will have me hooked. I have been thinking about one of their conversions and i have noticed A&V model are due to release some to.

Hi Frank,

Getting excited about this already, thinking which scheme I'll shoot for, wondering about AMs... I passed on some decals on eBay just last week as two of the schemes were featured in the kit anyway. I might go with OOB, but we'll see.

I photographed the 262 in the museum at RAF Hendon in December 2006, she's not in A-1 condition but not bad either, and there's an engine displayed alongside. I'll scale the best shots and post them here for reference.

Oh, I just posted my Achtrads GB teaser thread on the Armor Forum -- let's see what kind of interest we get.

Cheers,

Mike

Excellent!  List updated.

bondo- Can I sign you up for an Avia?  I would really enjoy seeing one of those here.

Karl- Heinz Bar had a 6-gun -262?   I have never heard of that one.

Apparently very good for knocking down P-47s.

I noticed my LHS had the Matchbox 262 in their bargain pile the other day.

How masochistic am I feeling.........

......no just buy a decent kit, for once take the easy route.

Karl

Hi Karl,

As a matter of fact the Matchbox 262 was rather a good kit, I built one 27 years ago and fielded it as a paired entry with their huge Spitfire 24 in the 1982 Matchbox Model Master contest here in Aus -- won a lil trophy! I seem to remember it assembled quite well and looked the part when complete. I'm not saying it would hold up against Academy or Hasegawa, but for a few bucks it would be an interesting experience in airbrushing.

Cheers,

TB379

Mike, I remember building a few of these as a teenager, and enjoyed every one.

I might end up picking one up for Dave's weekend Madness GB rather than this one, but who knows?

Karl

KJ200 wrote:

I might end up picking one up for Dave's weekend Madness GB rather than this one, but who knows? Karl

Oooo... now THAT would be cool!

Bondo, Hasegawa had a post war 1/72 scale release with the Czech markings which I believe is still easy to find.  Check here

 Man I reckon this will be my contribution to the cause FRank! You all or driven individualS!!!!!!

 Dave's fault I reckon. Dern avitar!