Revell Me262 B-1/U-1

[BlrwestSiR]

Ok, I'm in with something unexpected but from the stash. 

Box contents:

Just kidding, 

The AM in the mix. 

[Martinnfb]

Amazing I am thinking Schwalbe as well, but I am probably further in then 25%

 

[BlrwestSiR]

And we're off!

First thing was to sand/remove the surface detail in preparation for the Red Fox 3D panels. 

Then I started gluing the cockpit panels together. The fit is not perfect. Lots of dry fitting was needed to get it together. 

 

It's definitely a different way to build a cockpit. 

[Martinnfb]

Nice , very inspiring, considering the considerable amount of 262s in my stash

 

[BlrwestSiR]

34 minutes ago, Martinnfb said:

Nice , very inspiring, considering the considerable amount of 262s in my stash

 

I've never finished a 262. Came close with the Tamiya 1/48 kit when it was first released. So I'm hoping I can finally crops this off the list. 

[Martinnfb]

[PanzerWomble]

Interesting one , can't remember seeing one of these built for a long time . 

[BlrwestSiR]

Some of these sprue connection points are a bit huge. I ended up using a razor saw to cut these off. 

I've started work on the engines to and have been building up some subassemblies.

[BlrwestSiR]

Last thing I did last night was start on the paint. 

A quick test fit of some of the cockpit parts show they go together. 

I may have to do some remedial paint work on the onion. The Xtreme Metal jet exhaust didn't come out the way I expected. 

[Martinnfb]

I like the metal effect , looks convincing.

[ScottsGT]

Love the subject.  I built that kit when I was an about 13.  Always wanted another to do it right. 

[BlrwestSiR]

17 hours ago, ScottsGT said:

Love the subject.  I built that kit when I was an about 13.  Always wanted another to do it right. 

That's the old kit. This one is from 2016 or that's what the copyright says on the inside of the wing.

 

[BlrwestSiR]

Speaking of wings, I got the main gear bay assembled and glued in. I forgot to take pics until it was fitted to the wing. 

Slight tweaking was needed. 

 

The engines are together as well. I've left off most of the detail bits since I'm going to have the nacelles closed up. 

[ScottsGT]

2 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

That's the old kit. This one is from 2016 or that's what the copyright says on the inside of the wing.

 

Yea, very old!  Were talking 48 years ago. 😳

[biggtim]

Certainly makes me seem old at 55 then, doesn't it?

[BlrwestSiR]

15 hours ago, biggtim said:

Certainly makes me seem old at 55 then, doesn't it?

Well I'm 52 so not far behind you. 

[biggtim]

2 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Well I'm 52 so not far behind you. 

Naw, we're still young'uns compared to most of the other codgers that frequent this place!

[PanzerWomble]

Inspo from Hendon , thought I had more sadly 

 

 

[Clunkmeister]

On 1/26/2024 at 11:46 PM, BlrwestSiR said:

Some of these sprue connection points are a bit huge.

THAT has to be the Group Build understatement of the 21st Century so far.  Caught me absolutely flat footed, Carl.

So much so that I laughed like a drooling fool for an hour.  And for that reason, LSM is sending you a ZM 190A-4 to go with your 109G.

Nothing like unexpected comedy at the end of a dreary day.

Inbound from Sprue Brothers. 

[Clunkmeister]

[Clunkmeister]

Good old Bob Uecker. Long time Brewers radio  announcer.  AKA Harry Doyle in the movie. 

[Clunkmeister]

4 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said:

Good old Bob Uecker. Long time Brewers radio  announcer.  AKA Harry Doyle in the movie. 

 

[dodgem37]

Inspo from Hendon , thought I had more sadly 

 

More: https://www.ipmsstockholm.se/home/messerschmitt-me-262b-in-detail/  Sincerely, Mark

[BlrwestSiR]

9 hours ago, Clunkmeister said:

THAT has to be the Group Build understatement of the 21st Century so far.  Caught me absolutely flat footed, Carl.

So much so that I laughed like a drooling fool for an hour.  And for that reason, LSM is sending you a ZM 190A-4 to go with your 109G.

Nothing like unexpected comedy at the end of a dreary day.

Inbound from Sprue Brothers. 

Wow, Ernie. Thanks! I'm glad I was able to make you laugh. 

I've never built a 190 before so thanks for giving me a shot at one. 

[BlrwestSiR]

Progress on the cockpit. 

First up was the Red Fox 3D decals. 

The IP dials have a nice gloss finish to them. Very much like they're under glass.

Then it was time to add the sides. 

Having done some dry fitting, I knew there would be some issues due to warping. The problem is the assembly is too flimsy to clamp it. So I used masking tape instead. 

Turns out I needed different strips going in different directions to get the warp out. 

It looks like a mummy or something.