Trumpeter 1/32 Me262 A-2a

[Vaughan]

This is looking really nice vaughan , the cockpit looks superb . It always seems to be the case with open access panels , the fit of them closed is something manufacturers dont give much care to , they assume everyone wants to display a model with all its guts on show. While it undoubtedly can look impressive I usually go for a closed up option to see the shape of the airframe ( i know Barry prefers this look too) , it just causes headaches trying to get the panels to fit seamlessly , good luck with yours vaughan if you decide to close it all up . Cheers tony

I tend to agree with you Tony even the instructions presume you are going to build it open. I had issues with the Arado 169 that I recently built and decided to close the engine cowlings it proved to be hard work.

[Vaughan]

Here's how the instructions show it.

[Vaughan]

I've managed to fix all the hatches down and hopefully it looks ok? Front and rear sections of the canopy are now in situ, masked and sprayed withRLM 66. This afternoon I have sprayed the model with Vallejo black surface primmer. Once dry overnight I will then spray the whole model with RLM 76 in ready ness to start the camo. I've opted to have ago at the version on the box art of RLM81 and 82. I'm going to start practicing rolling out Blu tack in very thin worms wish me luck it's bound to drive me crazy:tongue-out3:

[papa 695]

Looking very good Vaughan, nice work with the hatches.

[Guest]

That only just fits in your booth! Looking good in primer.

[Vaughan]

That only just fits in your booth! Looking good in primer.

Thanks guys, yes I'm pushing the limits of my spray booth. I've got larger models in my stash yet to build:thinking:

[BarryW]

I tend to agree with you Tony even the instructions presume you are going to build it open. I had issues with the Arado 169 that I recently built and decided to close the engine cowlings it proved to be hard work.

Exactly the same with the Kitty Hawk OV-10, as they assume all hatches are open including the nose where they actually forgot to include the part for the bulkhead!! You dont see many, if any, built with the nose open.

Your 262 is looking great Vaughan, I love this stage with the primer on and a nice clean canvas to work with....

[Vaughan]

Barry, I think I've managed to pull it off the hatches don't look too bad. Spraying on the primer in black really highlights the silhouette and beauty of this aircraft.

[Jim R]

Hi Vaughan
That is looking very nice under the primer. Last time I looked in I commented that the fit looked quite good. I must have jinxed it. Interesting thoughts on panels/hatches being intended to be open.
Jim

[Mickc1440]

As has already been said it is a superb design, that flawless undercoat really does show it off.

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Vaughan, looks rather sinister in black

[Vaughan]

Yesterday I sprayed the whole plane in RLM 76 and today I have started on the camo firstly I rolling out the blutac into long worms and the applied them to the wing. Then I have sprayed RLM 81,82 in a sort of blotchy pattern. Finally I carefully pealed off the blutac it only left a few areas that I had remained stuck to the wing but were easy to remove. The results are ok a little thick and the pattern is a little simplified but I think it is a good representation of the camo pattern. Just the rest of the plane to do :tongue-out3:

[stillp]

Looks good to me Vaughan!
Pete

[minitnkr]

Nice representation. PaulE

[Vaughan]

The camo is now complete no real issues there. I've just the red band on the tail fin around the front of the Jumos to add. The next step will be to spray a coat of Klear before I apply the decals. The only potential problem is Trumpeter decals just fall apart we'll see what happens it could be a case of ordering some after market ones.



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