For those of you intending to build this 355-piece kit, this will be my build-blog.



First, I have already posted the in-box review Kit Sprues

and the complete gun bay Mk-108 3cm battery

Now for the cockpit shots:








I'll be adding to this post as I go. Comments about kit fortes and foibles to follow.

ADDENDUM As I archive this build, I will supply hotlinks to the build's other posts:

ME-262 Cockpit References

Trumpeter ME-262 Decaled & Gear

Trumpeter ME-262 Painting

Trumpeter ME-262 Wing-Fuselage Fit

Trumpy Me-262 Progress--Nose & Fit

Trumpeter Me-262 Progress

Trumpeter Me-262 Stalled

Trumpeter Me-262 Warped Wing

Trumpeter ME-262 with In-box Review

If I may be of assistance--or if you are building and want to give me a heads-up, please post.

Fred first of I just want to say that your bird is looking fantastic so far and you've done a great job on the cockpit.

I'll be starting my 262 very shortly so now it's question time:

Is that RLM 66 you have used for the cockpit and RLM 02 of the internal surfaces of the aircraft? I ask this because some of the color callouts in the instructions are highly questionable IMHO.

Have you used any AM bits on the kit, or is that OOB?

Cheers
Darren

Hi Darren,

Thank you for the compliments. I look forward to yours!

So far everything you see is kit parts--Trumpy is quite generous with goodies, but the metal gear has prominent seam marks. All the cockpit P/E is very nice, though the prototype belts have prominent X stiching at all hardware anchors, not etched into these belts. So far my only complaint.

Yes, that is RLM 66 in the cockpit and 02 on the bulkheads. Some of the kit painting guides are odd, and I have been using my Official Monogram book as guidnace, as well as the Stormbird Project and a ME-262 in South Africa Alot of these pix don't display, but these are color

Better Pix

Hope these help.

Regards,

Fred

The Jumos 004s, 44 pieces each.

The accessories have the nibs to which the industrious amongst us can attach plumbing and wiring. The fit is pretty good on most parts, but some of the cumbustion chamber halves will need filling. Pay close attention to attaching the various segment collars. The exhaust sections have obvious seams.

The four main segments fit well enough that I haven't glued them together.

Hi Fred

That's looking excellent! You'll be glad to know I've finally posted the in-box review , and I look forward to seeing a full-build Feature on your beauty once it's finished!

All the best

Rowan

Hi Fred,

That's excellent !!! Your job turns out really great so far !!!

Astounding, really. Very sharp details, accurate paint, I'll follow your posts with attention.

Beautiful !



Regards,

Richard

Hi Fred,

Very nice built !




As Rowan said, all I need that your Me-262 built review on Armorama!


Francois

Very nice build Fred. Looking forward to seeing additional posts and the completed model, great job,Wingman out.