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

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Posted by razordws on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:21 AM

Revell's Me 262 A1-a done a couple of years ago.

I built another one before that for a friend.  I'll see if I can dig up a photo.

Dave

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Posted by Butz on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:48 AM

 

 Ok Frank, I have to admit, I totally drooled over your 262..!! I really like the over all finish especially the scheme you chose..

 As for me, I am thinking of a more of a "what if" scheme.. I mean more on the order of a repair job/replacement parts a/c.. We shall see..

 And thanks for the commpliments, glad you liked!! Now if Tamiya would make the Me 262B-1a

Flaps up,

Mike

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Posted by ruddratt on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:51 AM

Count me in on this one, fellas! The new man cave is almost finished, and this would be a fine way to break it in - just need to finish construction on the spray booth and I'm ready to roll. Looks like Academy's 1/72 Me262A-1a for me, and maybe Trumpeter's 1/32 A-2a as well. Big Smile [:D]

Looking at that entry list, this should be a blast!

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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Posted by Summit on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 11:20 AM
 razordws wrote:


Sean, you continue to amaze me with your extensive stash.  I had no idea that Revell ever made a 1/32 version of the 262.   Cool! Cool [8D]

Dave -  I was searching for a 1/72 kit I thought I had.. I must of sent it to someone.. So I was going to sit this one out and Aaron reminded me of the Revell kits....   That guy knows my stash better then I Shock [:O] Laugh [(-D]

I have Big plans for these olld monsters ..Whistling [:-^]

Sean "I've reached nearly fifty years of age with my system." Weekend GB 2008
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Posted by KJ200 on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 1:32 PM
 Luftwoller wrote:
 KJ200 wrote:
 Luftwoller wrote:
Im thinking about the NMF scheme with the puttied panel lines, mmmmmmm

...Guy

Get out of my head!Big Smile [:D]

Karl

Go for it Karl, Ive changed my mind. (Thx Aaron) Im now going to go for a A1/U4. The sucker with the 50mm canon.

Muwahahahaha.

...Guy 

Oh! Now go nick my idea will you!Wink [;)]

Anyone's guess what I'll end up building.

So many 262s, so little time.

Frank, nice build of Novotny's bird.

Karl

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

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 1:45 PM
 Daywalker wrote:
CONGRATULATIONS BILL!!!
 
5000 posts, quite an acheivement! Here's to you my friend, looking forward to the next 5000. Make a Toast [#toast]Party [party]Propeller [8-]Make a Toast [#toast]
Sign - Ditto [#ditto]

 

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 1:46 PM
 tempestjohnny wrote:
Iam in with the Mistel Me262
Frank it is the DML 48th. 

 

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Posted by luftwaffle on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 2:54 PM

Frank,

Put me down for a 1/32 Hasegawa entry.  Markings TBD. 

 

aka Mike, The Mikester My Website

"He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."   -Winston Churchill

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Posted by Daywalker on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:02 PM

Dave- Ohhh... me likey! Approve [^]

Mike (Butz)and Karl- Thank you very much!  I had wanted ro build Nowotny's A/C after reading about his accident with this one.  My first attempt at pre and post shading, looks a bit rough up close, but not bad from a distance! Big Smile [:D]  As for Tamiya making a B-1a, I wished for one too for a long time.  But, picked up a CMK conversion for mine to build either a B-1a or an Avia  CS-92. Thumbs Up [tup]

Mike (ruddratt)- Glad to have you here!  Looking forward to seeing what you do with that kit.  Be sure to post some pics too of the new Man Cave when it is finished.

Mike (luftwaffle)-  I was hoping to see you here!  And a 1/32 to boot?  That scale is turning into a habit for you. Big Smile [:D]

 

 

Frank 

 

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Posted by Butz on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 11:01 PM

Shock [:O] CMK has a after market set for the two seater?? I did not know this... WOW wee wow Is it still in production and if so, whats the product # and pricing.. Yet again, my brain is well brain storming.. lol What else is new..

 And you are most welcome

Flaps up,

Mike Rangers Lead The Way

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 5:53 AM

This doesn't pertain to the Me262 but I just picked up some cool kits of Hyperscale.

DML Ju88C-6 Zerstorer   (the painted on glass nose)

Pro Modeler Do217E-5

Pro Modeler Me110G-4

Monogram Me110G-2

All 48th scale

JOHN

 

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Posted by Daywalker on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 6:28 AM

They sure do Mike!  I didn't know about it either, until I stumbled across one at Sprue Bros.  Cost was $24.99, and I also spent the $24.99 for their upgrade set which includes resin flaps, slats, cockpit, wheels, control surfaces, and more.  Unfortunately, the ones I bought at Sprue Bros were the only ones they had.  But, here's a couple of links from CMK for them. Thumbs Up [tup]

ME-262B-1a conversion

ME-262 detail set

Good luck, hope you find a set! Approve [^]

John- Good score my friend!  Looks like you have some Luftwaffe build in your future mate. Big Smile [:D]

Frank 

 

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Posted by Luftwoller on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 11:11 AM

Hey Frank, I just ordered the Aries Flaps, Slats, cockpit/wheelbay and wheels from Hannants. Should be here dreckly. See what youve done with this bleeding GB....Why i outta, LOL

...Guy

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Posted by bondoman on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:32 PM

Frank, following Dave's tip- it is ALL his fault- I picked up a Hase S-92 today, yahoo!

I'm looking forward to opening it and scanning throught the decals and histo when she flies in.

Are you thinking about a CS-92? If so, I'll scan the decal sheet and send it to you, for info only of course, so that you can see if it's got a second set or such you could use.

Some Pilsner Urquell may be consumed in the commission of this act!

Guyster- have you seen this conversion kit? In California, you need a fifteen day waiting period before you can pick it up!

http://acc.kitreview.com/schatton4871reviewbg_1.htm

Sean- I do have to say that those big kits had a bad rap for shape issues, just bear in mind.And last, here's a preview of the Oprey guide, on Amazon, that has some useful if dated (2006) info.

http://books.google.com/books?id=8fR3tr-GiLEC&pg=PA5&lpg=PA5&dq=hasegawa+me+262+post+war&source=bl&ots=mBXgA1HapR&sig=b9CIVjIJmWkAeqRGQsIHrS2y1Dg&hl=en&ei=HgnESqHuHIngswOR1om3Cg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CBsQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=&f=false

Happy Trails!!!

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Posted by soulcrusher on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:35 PM

That is cool Bondo! I did not know of that boxing of the Hasegawa kit. That is definetly going to be a nice build.

                                                                                    SoulcrusherPirate [oX)]

 

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Posted by Cosmic J on Thursday, October 1, 2009 4:29 AM

Hey, is it too late for me to join?

I've got the Tamiya Me262 A-1a - I found it on clearance at Hobby Lobby about two years ago for $13.29. I've got the Eduard P.E. set and pre-cut canopy masks for it, and some True Details wheels. I was gonna set it on a runway w/ Tamiya's 1/48 Kubelwagen and figures for scale.

 

I'd appreciate the opportunity - I've been looking for an excuse to build it for quite awhile. Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, October 1, 2009 6:34 AM

Guy- Good man!  We're expecting big things from you fella.  Better get those elves whipped into shape. Thumbs Up [tup]

bondo- Good score!  I updated page one to reflect your new purchase.  Appreciate your offer ont he decal sheet scans.  The resin conversion was supposed to be here yesterday, but the USPS hasn't shown up with it yet. Disapprove [V]  The set comes with decals for the B-1a night fighter red "12" and a CS-92 "V-31".  Never did like the antenas on the nose of the NF, so may go with the CS-92. Thumbs Up [tup]

Cosmic J- Glad to have you aboard!  Great score on that -262, I added you to the roster. Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank 

 

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Posted by Bish on Thursday, October 1, 2009 10:37 AM
Well seeing as theres a few A-1a's and B-1's, put me down for the hasagawa 1/72 C-1a. Though i will be useing one or two bits from the Academy kit.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by Luftwoller on Thursday, October 1, 2009 11:51 AM

Hey Bondo, Thats the conversion ive been trying to get hold of. I read about it on Hyperscale and emailed the guy straight away. He got back to me within minutes (By email) I replied and asked for a payment method (He dont take paypal Booo) and havent heard from him since. If i still dont get any joy from him ill just have to do a standard 262 with the extras. Now that just doesnt sound fun at all LOL.

...Guy

#EDIT# I re-emailed the guy heres the reply i got,

Hello Guy!   I have send your order today. Please give  a answer, when the parcel you arrieved, In the parcel is a bill with all details for a Europeen Standard  Bank  transfer.    your s Schatton Robert  

How cool is that...I havent given him a penny yet.

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Posted by soulcrusher on Thursday, October 1, 2009 5:42 PM

Wow Frank I think you have started a little cult here! This GB is jammed packed with all of the best forum members around. You are not going to drive use around in the car and make us go into famous peoples house and kill em' are you?Shock [:O] Seriously though I think it is a more of a testament to your great charector plus a great idea. Really looking foward to this GB.

                                                                                  SoulcrusherPirate [oX)]

 

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Posted by Daywalker on Thursday, October 1, 2009 8:52 PM
 soulcrusher wrote:

...I think it is a more of a testament to your great charector plus a great idea. Really looking foward to this GB.

                                                                                  SoulcrusherPirate [oX)]

DANG!  I thought it was all because of my good looks. Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg] LOL...

You're absolutely right- the best of the best are here.  Not just best builders, but the best guys around.  Really, really getting excited about this GB!  Thanks for signing up one and all! Approve [^]

Bish- Got it!  List updated. Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank 

 

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Posted by Butz on Thursday, October 1, 2009 9:29 PM

 

 Um Frank, I have seen pix of you along side a F-16 and well my vote goes to the 16 hands down!!Shock [:O]Laugh [(-D]

 I can only concur to what has been said already..!! Totally looking forward to to this build as well as sharing and seeing WIPs

Hey SC, I thought with our Cult, we'd hit up the Hobby Shops...

 "Breaking News, this just in, three persons of interest from a group called FPC(Franks Plastic Cult) robbed the local hobby shop this morn.. No harm was done but 2 1/48th scale F-16s, 1 1/35th scale M1A2 Abrams and some Mr Surfacer were takin.. Please stay tuned for the latest breaking news invoving the FPC

Flaps up,

Mike

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Posted by soulcrusher on Thursday, October 1, 2009 9:40 PM

That sound about right Mike except  Frank and I would have wiped out the hobby stores stash of 109's not F-16 and if there were any optivisors around they definetly would have turned up missing too.

Frank while I can not deny your rugged good looks I am the official pretty boy of the Regia Aeronautica GB hands down.Big Smile [:D]

                                                                                     SoulcrusherPirate [oX)]

 

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Posted by Cosmic J on Thursday, October 1, 2009 9:46 PM
 Daywalker wrote:
 soulcrusher wrote:

...I think it is a more of a testament to your great charector plus a great idea. Really looking foward to this GB.

                                                                                  SoulcrusherPirate [oX)]

DANG!  I thought it was all because of my good looks. Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg] LOL...

You're absolutely right- the best of the best are here.  Not just best builders, but the best guys around.  Really, really getting excited about this GB!  Thanks for signing up one and all! Approve [^]

Bish- Got it!  List updated. Thumbs Up [tup]

 

Flattery, eh? I'll have you gents know that I am highly susceptible to flattery. Big Smile [:D]

 Thanks for letting me in, and thanks to bondoman for an awesome link!

Sprue cutters are in attack mode!

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Posted by razordws on Thursday, October 1, 2009 9:50 PM
 Butz wrote:

 

 Um Frank, I have seen pix of you along side a F-16 and well my vote goes to the 16 hands down!!Shock [:O]Laugh [(-D]

 I can only concur to what has been said already..!! Totally looking forward to to this build as well as sharing and seeing WIPs

Hey SC, I thought with our Cult, we'd hit up the Hobby Shops...

 "Breaking News, this just in, three persons of interest from a group called FPC(Franks Plastic Cult) robbed the local hobby shop this morn.. No harm was done but 2 1/48th scale F-16s, 1 1/35th scale M1A2 Abrams and some Mr Surfacer were takin.. Please stay tuned for the latest breaking news invoving the FPC

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way

It is rumored that the members of the FPC were wearing Blue Plaid Flannel Shirts. 

Dave

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Posted by soulcrusher on Thursday, October 1, 2009 10:52 PM
 razordws wrote:
 Butz wrote:

 

 Um Frank, I have seen pix of you along side a F-16 and well my vote goes to the 16 hands down!!Shock [:O]Laugh [(-D]

 I can only concur to what has been said already..!! Totally looking forward to to this build as well as sharing and seeing WIPs

Hey SC, I thought with our Cult, we'd hit up the Hobby Shops...

 "Breaking News, this just in, three persons of interest from a group called FPC(Franks Plastic Cult) robbed the local hobby shop this morn.. No harm was done but 2 1/48th scale F-16s, 1 1/35th scale M1A2 Abrams and some Mr Surfacer were takin.. Please stay tuned for the latest breaking news invoving the FPC

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way

It is rumored that the members of the FPC were wearing Blue Plaid Flannel Shirts. 

Yes and it was also noted that we all looked ruggedly hansome in them to! Funny though it seems they were blaming the whole episode on some guy named Dave for some reason?Big Smile [:D]

                                                                                    SoulcrusherPirate [oX)]

                                                                            Soulcrusher

 

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Posted by Butz on Thursday, October 1, 2009 11:12 PM
 soulcrusher wrote:
 razordws wrote:
 Butz wrote:

 

 Um Frank, I have seen pix of you along side a F-16 and well my vote goes to the 16 hands down!!Shock [:O]Laugh [(-D]

 I can only concur to what has been said already..!! Totally looking forward to to this build as well as sharing and seeing WIPs

Hey SC, I thought with our Cult, we'd hit up the Hobby Shops...

 "Breaking News, this just in, three persons of interest from a group called FPC(Franks Plastic Cult) robbed the local hobby shop this morn.. No harm was done but 2 1/48th scale F-16s, 1 1/35th scale M1A2 Abrams and some Mr Surfacer were takin.. Please stay tuned for the latest breaking news invoving the FPC

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way

It is rumored that the members of the FPC were wearing Blue Plaid Flannel Shirts. 

Yes and it was also noted that we all looked ruggedly hansome in them to! Funny though it seems they were blaming the whole episode on some guy named Dave for some reason?Big Smile [:D]

                                                                                    SoulcrusherPirate [oX)]

                                                                            Soulcrusher

 I did not realize how ruggedly hansome I looked in the blue Plaid Flannel Shirt. 

 Ok, why are the fashion authority asking me about Dave fashion sense?Propeller [8-]

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way

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Posted by Luftwoller on Friday, October 2, 2009 4:05 AM
 soulcrusher wrote:

Frank while I can not deny your rugged good looks I am the official pretty boy of the Regia Aeronautica GB hands down.Big Smile [:D]

                                                                                     SoulcrusherPirate [oX)]

Err Scott Baio, i think your forgetting 2 ppl who just HAVE to dumb down thier sheer animal magnetism and, of course, thier stunning beauty....

ME!!

and his gorgeousness, The Sarge,

Nuff said, methinks.

...Guy

#EDIT# yey, look whats just arrived through the door,

no sign of the flaps though? Another phone call, DOH!!

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Friday, October 2, 2009 5:46 AM
 Luftwoller wrote:
 soulcrusher wrote:

Frank while I can not deny your rugged good looks I am the official pretty boy of the Regia Aeronautica GB hands down.Big Smile [:D]

                                                                                     SoulcrusherPirate [oX)]

Err Scott Baio, i think your forgetting 2 ppl who just HAVE to dumb down thier sheer animal magnetism and, of course, thier stunning beauty....

ME!!

and his gorgeousness, The Sarge,

Nuff said, methinks.

...Guy

#EDIT# yey, look whats just arrived through the door,

no sign of the flaps though? Another phone call, DOH!!

AHHH MY EYES!!!  They're burning.......Boohoo [BH]

 

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Posted by Daywalker on Friday, October 2, 2009 7:29 AM

LOL, you guys are killing me.  I do have to keep my eyes on you every second, don't I?

Guy- That will be just about enough of that photo-posting.  Didn't need to see the Sarge in a frilly pink nighty first thing in the morning.  Boo.

Frank 

 

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