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Airfix: New-Tool Me 262
JPTRR
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RAILROAD MODELING
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Tennessee, United States
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Posted: Saturday, January 07, 2017 - 11:08 PM UTC


News sleuth Tim Hatton [Litespeed] discovered that Airfix has released on their website CAD images of a new tool 1/72 Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a Schwalbe.

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JPTRR
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RAILROAD MODELING
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Tennessee, United States
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Posted: Saturday, January 07, 2017 - 11:09 PM UTC
Airfix looks like they are striving to make up for lost years and set the standard for future model makiers.
Bellerophon
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Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Sunday, January 08, 2017 - 04:07 AM UTC
Especially with this kit - that old Airfix Me 262 had problems, like a rear fuselage with a circular cross-section. Of course I only paid a buck for it.
berndm
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Niedersachsen, Germany
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Posted: Monday, January 09, 2017 - 01:41 PM UTC
We do need a good 262 in 1:72. The Academy and Revell kits have some flaws and Hasegawa is quite expensive here.
So i am really look forward to this and other new tool kits from Airfix.
AussieReg
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AUTOMODELER
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Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Monday, January 09, 2017 - 02:07 PM UTC
Very nice indeed.
lespauljames
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England - South West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 - 12:08 AM UTC
Ooh very nice, I'm excited about this one will be buying one for sure.
TimReynaga
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MODEL SHIPWRIGHTS
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California, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 - 02:02 AM UTC
This does look good! I like the weighted tires.
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