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

This bad boy,

...Guy

KJ200 wrote:

Luftwoller wrote: Im thinking about the NMF scheme with the puttied panel lines, mmmmmmm ...Guy Get out of my head! 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 

Well I can't resist this.  Been looking for an excuse to build the Tamiya Me 262 A2-a (1/48) with the Kettenkrauftruad (I'm sure I butchered that spelling).  My wife gave that kit to me for my birthday many years ago, so she'll be thrilled that I'm finally building it (that is, if she even remembers giving it to me).

Frank, please add me to the list, although I probably won't get started until the Christmas holidays.

Luftwoller wrote:

Im thinking about the NMF scheme with the puttied panel lines, mmmmmmm ...Guy

Get out of my head!

Karl

Frank-please count me in.....Tamiya 1/48 Me-262 A-1a.

Hopefully I'll have my 109 G-10 from Reich Defender I finished before I start the 262....

Guy, that's some lovely 262's you have there.  You like the night fighters I see.  Looking forward to seeing some more of your handiwork.

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!

Frank - You have room for a couple more ? I have the "twins" .. Revell's 1/32 A-1a Swallow & the B-1a/U1

Aaron suggested finding some leftover 109 P/E to dressup the office some

But ive got so many other builds on the go and you all know how much i hate 262's,

LOL, Im definately in, with Tamiyas 1/48 offerring. Im thinking about the NMF scheme with the puttied panel lines, mmmmmmm

...Guy

jmabx wrote:

bondoman wrote: Another possibility... NOT!!! I think I'm finally starting to understand "Bondo humor"... scary! Nice

bondoman wrote:

Another possibility... NOT!!!

I think I'm finally starting to understand "Bondo humor"... scary!

Nice

Bill, Congradulations on hitting 5,000 posts!!!

Party Time!!!   

Another possibility...

NOT!!!

OMG it has happened again. Post number 5000. Sheesh, and for a good subject on a good friends thread, and a new GB. Schnapps for all! Gretel, the cask if you will!!

Daywalker wrote:

I really am looking forward to seeing an S-92 here.  I am going to search for decals in 1/48 for one myself.

Right!  I found a CMK resin conversion set for the Tamiya kit with parts and decals to build a B-1a night fighter, and also a CS-92.  Just ordered myself one.

John- Got it!  WHich kit/scale/version are you building?

Bill- I am very happy you signed on!  I really am looking forward to seeing an S-92 here.  I am going to search for decals in 1/48 for one myself.

Yes, please. put me in for an Avia S-92 in 1/72, kit tbd.

Looks like fun. i don't have too many jets.

 Hey Frank, tryin to get a few of the other GB's finished up. Count me in for a 262, haven't picked the kit out yet, but I'm favoring the Tamiya kit. Built the FW190A8 in JG5 markings for the Battle of Norway GB. I like their offerings, they build up into a nice display, even for someone just getting into the all metal planes of WW2 such as myself. Start date is just around the corner too. Wohoo!

 Mo

In 1/72 it's a close call between Revell & Academy.

In 1/48 it has to be the Tamiya kit for my money.

Karl

Fred- I added you to page 1 as a possible entry.

As for the best 262, Tamiya's 1/48 kit is very good.  Only gripe about it is the lack of poseable wing flaps and L/E slats, which were usually animated on parked A/C.  There are a few resin sets available out there to add these.

Hey Frank,

I was going to do a 109 to accompany my 190, but I guess a 262 is just as good.  For now, consider me tentative.  I'll need to see where I am in my Sherman build come the end of October.  Thankfully, I'm on vacation that week, so anything left on the Sherman could be finished up by then.

Who makes the best 262, anyway?

-Fred

Definitely all Dave's fault.

Isn't everything?

Karl

sfcmac wrote:

Dave's fault I reckon. Dern avitar!

LOL, yep!  This whole GB is DAVE'S FAULT!!!

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

 Dave's fault I reckon. Dern avitar!

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

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

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