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

Guy: I am interested to see the U4 built. It was definitely a unique bird! Must have been kind of weird flying around with a huge "telephone pole" sticking out of your nose. I hope I can get my hands on a Tamiya A-1a to build the A-1a/U5 version to add another unique 262 to this GB. I think that Heinz Bär and Willi Herget actually flew the two together during their time with JV-44.

Aaron: Have you built the Monogram 262? I was just wondering because you can pick them up for cheap. Are they worth the time or not?

Karl: I still can't believe that is the Pegasus kit! I almost picked one up the other day remembering this build but decided I didn't have enough in the spare box to make one as nice as yours.

Aaron, great job on the engine detailing.

Having built the Dragon 262, the Tamiya kit is a million times better.

I know everyone raves about the detail on the Dragon kit, but I can't see that it's any better than the Tamiya kit, and that one actually goes together!

And don't write the Pegasus Hobbies kit of either...

One for you Frank perhaps?

Karl

Luftwoller wrote:

Tamiyas 1A is definately a popular Kit in this GB for sure LOL. My bits have arrived for my canon nose. ill post a pic or two when i get in from work...Guy

13 out of 30 so far, Guy, if you include the 2A (heck, there's probably just as many Mikes here! ). It's one dandy of a kit. If I had one unbuilt, it'd probably be my entry as well. Guess I'm stuck with the Trumpeter version, which ain't bad. Love the separate flaps & slats. Hate the vinyl tires, though, but I'll try and make 'em work.

 I was wondering if anyone was building the old Monogram kit? Just wondering how it compared to the Tamiya kit?  I don't have the Tamiya kit but I am guessing it must be a gem to be so popular!  Does anyone have any in progress pics of it yet?  Hehehehehehe!

Thanks Frank!  I'm Hiding out from that Hellcat!

Spike190 wrote:

Frank can you update me please, I'm gonna do this one. Wont be for a while but at least I've got a kit now. Cheers...

Right on Mike!  List updated.

Aaron- Really nice work on the old Jumo there!  I hope you're going to leave a nacelle open to show that off.

Dave - That is one wicked mean aircraft. I bet whoever flew up on its tail went fulll to flaps real quick.

Aaron -  Steller work on the turbine, that is what I expect to see around here. Lots of bitsand pieces being used for super detail. I have a pile of that stuff on the floor under my bench, except for the mosquito.. I never could find where you used that pesky critter. Those wings look just the right size for a quarter turn access panel fastener.

Dang it, Guy! Now I need to get mine eyes checked. Studied that pic for an ejector mark and saw nada. Did see the mossie though, so all hope is not lost!

Aaron, you are a machine, man!! That engine looks like it's ready to fire up!! Now, I'm not familiar with the ins & outs of the Hasegawa kit, but are we going to see all that outstanding engine work on the finished product? I'll be displaying one engine on my Trump kit, but it's going to require more than a bit of surgery to accomplish.

Aaron: The added detail looks great on the engines. Same with the gear legs. Nothing wrong with adding some scraps and bugs. And I can see that your 262 is well on its way to becoming an ace mosquito killer. 

Maybe I need to start staying up late and building. It always seems like you are done before I even start glueing sprue.

Dave- I think you're right- it would be a very cool comparison of that kit along with a -262.  I added it to your list!

Aaron- I love the creative gizmology on your engines!  And brake lines to the gear, superb!  And here we thought we would have to keep an eye on you to keep you in line, and really it's to see the phenomenal work you're doing!  Well done Mac, looking forward to seeing more. 

tempestjohnny wrote:

Aaron   DO YOU SLEEP MAN??  You build more in 3 days then I do in 3 weeks.  By the way looks great

Not lately. Sadly sleep is avoiding me Johnny and effecting my pleasant demeaner leaving just the mean behind.  I am hiding out trying to not become Oscar!

Luftwoller wrote:

Gear legs are looking top notch too. Is that an ejector mark right on the oleo of the nose leg? ...Guy

A what? A ejectormarkertological error? I don't believe we have those here in the States?

We do have Oreo cookies though!

Looking good from here Sarge. I think i detected a stray leg poking out of the compressor housing. Very convincing. Seriously though. Its looking great chum. I think they call it 'Gizmology'  The adding of scrap and bugs to add interest to a piece.

Gear legs are looking top notch too. Is that an ejector mark right on the oleo of the nose leg?

...Guy

 That is an odd one Dave!  Were all the guns pointed to the rear?  Yowza! Looks like 2 30MM and those 410 remote jobbers in the tail!  With 262 engines! Freaky!

Hmmmm in the 262 world I have fought the urge to go too crazy. Yet 

Painting left me feeling unsatisfied with the engine as it was over simplified. I figured I owe it to you all to try to jazz it up a bit, gathered a few things to spruce up the engine!  Stretched Sprue painted semigloss Black and some wire. and a bunch of old PE scraps from ship railings and whatever I have worked on lately. Oh and a dead mosquito killed trying to attack!  Them things are still out to get ya through Christmas down these parts!

 So I redid the plumbing with what little I know and using the molded on squiggles as a guide. Added some more convincing fuse boxes and celinoid thingies. Drilled holes where I wanted them and CA'ed the black stretched sprue and wires along the path.

 Then I tookthe frets from the PE railings I used on my last ship builds and cut them and circled them over the plastic framing. This added depth and covered the plumbing to give a passing thru appearance.

Added some thicker cut frets to the chamber next to the last as it had molded on detail and I think that the PE gives it a deeper more defined visable look. and lastly cut off the molded on linkage?  and replaced it with brass rod.

Still need to patch up and repaint stuff but you can see the diff( I hope) for the better.

Nothing too special just using scraps and garbage off the bench to try and be inventive.  Did these pipings have any color the destructions say  just black and I am following the suggested color on the chambers with the exception of using a couple diff tones of silver yo add a bit of pizzazz! Oh yeah did a bit on the gear as well.

 Ok so If I wanna show an open engine it kinda looks the part a bit better I think.

Let me know how bad I am messing up? What do you expect? I working with dead bugs and Garbage here! litterally! Get it litter? Oh nevermind! Jeeze!

Hey fellas! Thanks much for the comments on the man cave! Much appreciated!   Just finished assembly on a permanent photo booth, and added one last security measure. Was helping a buddy move today and something caught my eye - a 30 year old long abandoned hornets nest about the size of a basketball in the corner of his garage. Think I'll hang it just outside the entry door.

Hey Frank, I was going through my stash and found this...

Would you consider allowing this as an entry for this GB?  It's basically has the Me 262 wings and engines with an enlarged fuselage.  I know this is pushing it but I thought it would be pretty cool to compare.

Daywalker wrote:

Brendan- Right on, to the GB!  Hope you're ready for some good old fashioned model building and fun.

I most certainly am Frank. I can see that this will be a real fun one with the people that are involved in this.

KJ200 wrote:

Aaron, what are those destructions luking under the 262? Are we in for an Me 262/V2 Mistel combo. Now that would have been a wild ride! Nice job on the 262 by the way. Karl

Now that seems right up Aaron's alley. Something a little on the wild side. And what a wild ride that would have been! Now back to reallity: Nice work on the office Aaron.

ruddratt: Man, I am jealous of that work room. That is very nice! My workroom is my bedroom so it gets a little crowded sometimes.

Ah, that newly opened model feeling. So much potential... the fine little details, the clever engineering...

I love that feeling.

Man, this GB gets off to an early start and I find myself putting in some 11-12 hour shifts with the new job the last couple of days.  More of the same tomorrow.    Anyhoo... Looks like my Brother and his family are not going to make it for Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend so I may have some extra time at the bench to snip some sprue on a Me 262.

Mike, that hobby room looks first rate. 

Aaron, already closing up the fuse?   Sheesh!  Save something for the Weekend GB Eh!  Love the new avatar by the way. 

Mike- Love your man cave, I'm jealous!

Aaron- Nice work on the office! 

Aaron, what are those destructions luking under the 262?

Are we in for an Me 262/V2 Mistel combo.

Now that would have been a wild ride!

Nice job on the 262 by the way.

Karl

106!!? Yikes!! I'm guessing snow throwers aren't big sellers in your neck of the woods.

We've had frost every morning for the past 5 days, and everything above 5000ft has plenty of the white stuff covering it. It's a comin'! We've been known to have over 2ft of it on the ground before the end of October. Happened just a few years back.

 I love that work area!  Too hot here in the summer and winter for that matter to hide in the Garage for too long. Heat index is 106 for today! Someone remind me it is OCT!

 The past few hours are a blurr to me?  What happened? 

Guy did you do a gun bay I missed?  All I remember is looking at a Corsair Mirror ? I am so confused.  ACK!  Things are off the chart!

Guy, that Trumpeter kit is a monster. Got a feeling I'll be down to 3x3 in no time.

Frank, there was even consideration of adding a microwave and a small fridge, but I figured starving myself might be the only way to drag my can outta there!

Aaron, stunning work so far! Guy nailed it concerning the gun bay, and 'pit looks spot on as well! Nicely done!!

Mike- That hobby room is awesome!!!  I am quite envious my friend.  With a room like that, I would never leave the house.   I updated your build with the Trumpeter kit, looking forward to seeing it!

Steve- Glad you found us over here!  Sorry you missed opening day, but there's plenty o' time to build.  I added you and your Schwalbe to the list!

Aaron- I'm here!  Needed to get my beauty sleep, ya know?   Excellent progress on your 262, I'll be enjoying this!