Trumpeter 1:32 Messerschmitt Me-262 A-1a Completed

Finished up the "Schwalbe" this afternoon. I didn't keep track, but I estimate over 100 hours over the past month and a half. I used the Eduard PE Interior Detail Set, and added many scratchbuilt details to the starboard Junkers-Jumo 004B jet engine, undercarraige, and cannon bay. Airbrushed with Vallejo and custom-mixed Tamiya acrylics. No pre-shading or washes this time...just some post-fading on the individual panels. Model depicts a machine flown by Hauptmann Franz Schall, 10./JG.7 Enjoy!

Nice looking build James, I would say that all the work you have put in has certainly paid off, congrats.

Cheers
Darren

Hi James,

Well done! Good looking birdie there.

Have you read my feature about building this model? If not, I would be interested in your comparing your experience with mine, such as fit problems.

Did you use the metal gear and vinyl tires?

That P/E set really helps the cockpit. What did you use for the wiring to the guns?

It looks really cool!! Very nice model!

I have one waiting for me in my pile of unbuild models. Really looking forward to it now! The colour scheme is quite striking.

Thanks Darren, I appreciate the encouragement!

JK

Thanks Fred Rick!!! I haven't read your article, but I will. It'll be interesting to see if our experiences were similar. The Eduard PE is fantastic! I used fine wire bought at a craft store, then painted it. A pain, but worthwhile in the end!.

Cheers,
JK

Thank You Jesper!!!!

Hi James!

A very nice Schwalbe!

You have done it justice with a very well detailed, clean, nice build!

Good job, mate!

Now I have to finish my Schwalbe that´s been waiting on the bench far too long!

Fred, I experienced exactly the same problems as you did!
The wing in my kit was´nt warped though.
But I had much more trouble with the engines and nacelles fit!

Cheers!
Stefan E

Great minds build alike! :-) :-) :-)

Now, about your Ki-61 and my P-47...

Wonderful bird James, great work!

Nicely built!

Impresive work ! Good paint job Very welldone !
In a sacale of 1 to 5, what would you give to the quality of the Trumpeter
kit in this scale ?