Find us on Youtube Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Pinterest Sign up for our email newsletter
See inside current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine
See inside current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine

THE MAGAZINE

        CONTACT US

          RECENT ARTICLES

          POPULAR TOPICS

          RECENT REVIEWS

          POPULAR TOPICS

            RECENT REVIEWS

            POPULAR TOPICS

              RECENT VIDEOS

              POPULAR TOPICS

                RECENT THREADS

                CATEGORIES

                  NEW PRODUCTS

                  OUR STORE

                    CURRENT ISSUE

                    See inside the current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine

                        SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

                        Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

                        Search

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

                        392908 views
                        1854 replies
                        1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
                        « First«56575859606162
                        KJ200
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Bicester, England
                        Posted by KJ200 on Sunday, September 27, 2009 8:07 AM

                        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

                         

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

                        Report Abuse
                        Daywalker
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: South Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Daywalker on Sunday, September 27, 2009 8:04 AM

                        Excellent!  List updated. Thumbs Up [tup]

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

                        Karl- Heinz Bar had a 6-gun -262? Shock [:O]  I have never heard of that one.

                        Frank 

                         

                        Report Abuse
                        Thunderbolt379
                        • Member since
                          April 2005
                        Posted by Thunderbolt379 on Sunday, September 27, 2009 7:51 AM

                        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

                        http://worldinminiature.blogspot.com/

                        Report Abuse
                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Sunday, September 27, 2009 7:47 AM
                         KJ200 wrote:

                        You just had to go and do it didn't you?Big Smile [:D]

                        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!Shock [:O]

                        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.

                        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

                        Report Abuse
                        KJ200
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Bicester, England
                        Posted by KJ200 on Sunday, September 27, 2009 7:40 AM

                        You just had to go and do it didn't you?Big Smile [:D]

                        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!Shock [:O]

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

                        See, I'm hooked already.

                        Karl

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

                        Report Abuse
                        Justinryan215
                        • Member since
                          November 2008
                        • From: Hatboro, PA
                        Posted by Justinryan215 on Sunday, September 27, 2009 6:29 AM

                        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

                        "...failure to do anything because someone else can do better makes us rather dull and lazy..."

                        Mortal as I am,I know that I am born for a day.  But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the Earth...

                         

                        Report Abuse
                        bondoman
                        • Member since
                          March 2007
                        • From: Carmel, CA
                        Posted by bondoman on Sunday, September 27, 2009 4:07 AM

                        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....

                        Sigh [sigh]

                        Report Abuse
                        Bish
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
                        Posted by Bish on Sunday, September 27, 2009 3:56 AM

                        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.

                        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

                        Report Abuse
                        soulcrusher
                        • Member since
                          December 2005
                        • From: back seat of your car with duct tape streched out
                        Posted by soulcrusher on Sunday, September 27, 2009 12:07 AM

                         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!Thumbs Up [tup]

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

                                                                                                               SoulcrusherPirate [oX)]

                         

                        Report Abuse
                        Butz
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Niagara Falls NY
                        Posted by Butz on Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:56 PM
                         Daywalker wrote:

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

                        Yees sir...Party [party]

                        Flaps up,

                        Mike

                        Rangers Lead The Way

                        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

                        Report Abuse
                        sfcmac
                        • Member since
                          October 2004
                        • From: League City, Texas
                        Posted by sfcmac on Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:54 PM
                         Things are still kinda iffy in the old household but sign me up for the Hasegawa 1/32 Galland and I am in!Thumbs Up [tup]
                        Report Abuse
                        Daywalker
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: South Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:16 PM
                         soulcrusher wrote:

                        Reporting for duty Captian!Pirate [oX)] 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!

                                                                                                        SoulcrusherPirate [oX)]

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

                        Frank 

                         

                        Report Abuse
                        soulcrusher
                        • Member since
                          December 2005
                        • From: back seat of your car with duct tape streched out
                        Posted by soulcrusher on Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:13 PM

                        Reporting for duty Captian!Pirate [oX)] 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!

                                                                                                        SoulcrusherPirate [oX)]

                         

                        Report Abuse
                        Daywalker
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: South Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:13 PM

                        Right on gents, list updated!

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

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

                        Frank 

                         

                        Report Abuse
                        razordws
                        • Member since
                          September 2004
                        • From: Vernon, BC, Canada
                        Posted by razordws on Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:07 PM

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

                        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...

                        Dave

                        Report Abuse
                        Butz
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Niagara Falls NY
                        Posted by Butz on Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:07 PM

                         

                         Ugh.... Not sure how you do it but your the only one I know who can sucker me into doing somethingTongue [:P]

                         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

                        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

                        Report Abuse
                        -Neu-
                        • Member since
                          May 2009
                        Posted by -Neu- on Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:04 PM
                        That new A-1 kit they came out a couple of years ago.

                        What I'd really like to find is MPM Me-262 A-2a/U2; it has the glass nose for a bombardier position. I has the kit once when I was 14 or so but didn't have the skills to build it and made a mess of it. It would be sweet revenge if I could finish it.
                        Weekend Madness GB tag
                        Report Abuse
                        Daywalker
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: South Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, September 26, 2009 10:43 PM

                         -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. Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Frank 

                         

                        Report Abuse
                        -Neu-
                        • Member since
                          May 2009
                        Posted by -Neu- on Saturday, September 26, 2009 10:41 PM
                        Oh I'm in.... I'll have to pick up some "building materials." ;)

                        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.
                        Weekend Madness GB tag
                        Report Abuse
                        Daywalker
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: South Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, September 26, 2009 10:38 PM
                        Glad to have back Mike!  I added you to the list.

                        Frank 

                         

                        Report Abuse
                        Thunderbolt379
                        • Member since
                          April 2005
                        Posted by Thunderbolt379 on Saturday, September 26, 2009 10:34 PM

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

                        Mike

                        http://worldinminiature.blogspot.com/

                        Report Abuse
                        Daywalker
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: South Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, September 26, 2009 10:20 PM
                        Jeremy- Glad to have you aboard!  I added you to the list. Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Frank 

                         

                        Report Abuse
                        jmabx
                        • Member since
                          October 2007
                        • From: Rhode Island
                        Posted by jmabx on Saturday, September 26, 2009 10:16 PM

                        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. Wink [;)]

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

                         

                        Jeremy    Propeller

                            

                        Report Abuse
                        Daywalker
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: South Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, September 26, 2009 9:49 PM
                        Saved for completed photos...

                        Frank 

                         

                        Report Abuse
                        Daywalker
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: South Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, September 26, 2009 9:48 PM

                        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

                         

                         

                        Frank 

                         

                        Report Abuse
                        Daywalker
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: South Central Wisconsin
                        ME-262: Reich Defender II 10/09-7/10
                        Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, September 26, 2009 9:47 PM

                        After the success of the "109: Reich Defender" Group Build, a number of people expressed interest in a follow on.  Well, it's time for the Reich Defender II: ME-262 GB!  This group build runs from October 1st 2009 through July 31st, and all are encouraged to participate!  Only a couple of rules for this one...

                        1. Have fun!

                        2. Post as many photos as you like.

                        3. Any variants of the '262 is allowed.  This includes the A-1a, A-2a, B-1a, the Avia S-92 and CS-92 (post-war Czech versions), the Japanese Ki-262 and a number of one-off experimental versions.  Also, any of the ME-262 Mistels are allowed, even if one of the aircraft is not an ME-262.  As long as one of them is.

                        4. Cross-overs allowed.

                        5. Stalled and partially completed builds welcomed.

                         

                        The GB badge- feel free to grab one as soon as you sign up.  I will host them for the length of the GB, after that- please save and host yourself.

                        Large-

                        Small-

                         

                        Frank 

                         

                        Report Abuse
                        « First«56575859606162
                        JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

                        Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

                        SEARCH FORUMS
                        FREE NEWSLETTER
                        SIGN UP
                        By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.
                          More great sites from Kalmbach Media
                            Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy