Mossiepilots Me262B-1a

[mossiepilot]

This will be my first attempt at a GB, and wanted something that was not too difficult.

This is the captured aircraft I'll be doing -View attachment 37839,

and this is the kit I'll be using -

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I'll be starting doing stuff tomorrow.

Tony.

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[AlanG]

I recognise that kit Tony lol

Following this build

 

[stona]

And there was me thinking you were doing "Red 10"

"Red 12" was another of the 10./NJG 11 nightfighters. W.Nr.111980. It was not built as a two seater but converted by Deutsche Lufthansa. It too was captured at Schleswig and transferred to Gilze-Rijen (in Holland) before being flown to the R.A.E Farnborough in early December 1945. It was last seen on display at the Blackpool air pageant in June 1947 and was scrapped shortly thereafter.

Our old mate Altner flew this one too!

"On 6th May I flew with my mechanic Karl Braun in our good old "Red 12" from the autobahn near Reinfeld to Schleswig-Jagel.........That was the end of the war for me and I had done my duty."

Schleswig is on the Danish border,they were moving away from the British advance on Hamburg.

I'm surprised noone is doing "Red 8". It is probably the most photographed and it still exists. It left Birkenhead on 23/2/47 on the SS Clan McCree and arrived at Cape Town on 17/3/47. As far as I know it is still on display at the South African National War Museum in Johannesburg.......Theuns?

Cheers

Steve

 

[yak face]

Great choice of subject tony, its a fantastic little kit too , ive got one in the stash . looking forward to seeing it progress , cheers tony

 

[backonthecase]

I've built this kit - great little thing with practically no fit issues! Will look forward to seeing this.

Stuart

 

[mossiepilot]

Got the office done, not completely finished but near enough for photos.

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I'm trying out my new camera, hope photos are OK.

Comments and advice are appreciated.

Tony.

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[stona]

Nice detail in such a small scale. What colour have you used for the cockpit interior?

Cheers

Steve

 

[mossiepilot]

Humbrol dark gray enamal, but the whole cockpit isn't painted yet so some of the pale grey of the plastic is still visible.

Gonna finish it up tonight.

Tony.

 

[stona]

Humbrol dark gray enamal,Tony.

It's also my eyes then

Dark grey (it was RLM 66) is the right colour.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Vaughan]

Looking good Tony. I'm looking forward to seeing more photos.

Vaughan

 

[papa 695]

Hi Tony looking good so far and theres a lot more detail in you cockpit than what was in the Frog 1/72 kit i'm doing at the moment keep up the good work i will keep watching this one

 

[mossiepilot]

Well progress so far.

Cockpit in, canopy on, and primed.

I thought I'd have a go at moving the flaps.

This is where I am so far.

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Advice and comments welcome.

Tony.

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[mossiepilot]

Well it's done.

Took longer than I thought it would, but here it is.

Tried a few modifications, first go at it, like lowering the flaps and adding a rear light with clear sprure.

I think they turned out OK.

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All comments and critisism's welcome.

Thanks for looking.

Tony.

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[Vaughan]

Great build Tony. The camo has come out really well it must of taken you hours to do and on such a small scale. The captured markings add an interesting twist. Well done.

Vaughan

 

[stona]

Very nice indeed. I know this aircraft well and you've done a top job on it,particularly in 1/72. That camo is hard enough in 1/32!

Cheers

Steve

 

[AJay]

Looks great with RAF roundels against Luft camo

 

[AlanG]

Turned out great Tony. Glad you liked the kit.

 

[papa 695]

Turned out great Tony a job well done, the camo must have been a nightmare to do but looks a dream 5 from me

 

[mossiepilot]

Thanks for all the good feedback guys.

I enjoyed this build and learned a lot.

Tony.

 

[saguy]

hi there - the Me262 is definitely parked in the SA War Museum in jo'burg (very impressive it is too) ... it is parked next to a FW190 R8 (i think) and a very badly banged up me109 .. rgds Lindsey