1/32 Trumpeter Messerschitt Me262 A-1a

[tr1ckey66]

Good result Barry despite the decal issues. I too have questioned Trumpeter decals, more from an accuracy point of view rather than their application to the model but it's fair to say I was less than impressed.


I'm surprised to hear about the fit issues though as this kit is generally given a big thumbs up. I've yet to build mine but I already have the aftermarket parts (including decals).


Looking forward to the Swordfish too (another kit you and i have in common!)


Cheers


P

[spanner570]

Excellent build Barry.


I know you've had a bit of a rough ride with the kit, but I really think you should consider altering the thread title!

[BarryW]

Excellent build Barry.
I know you've had a bit of a rough ride with the kit, but I really think you should consider altering the thread title!

LOL - I see what you mean........

[BarryW]

Good result Barry despite the decal issues. I too have questioned Trumpeter decals, more from an accuracy point of view rather than their application to the model but it's fair to say I was less than impressed.
I'm surprised to hear about the fit issues though as this kit is generally given a big thumbs up. I've yet to build mine but I already have the aftermarket parts (including decals).


Looking forward to the Swordfish too (another kit you and i have in common!)


Cheers


P

I dont want to play up the fit issues too much as I have seen a lot worse.


This big problem, the step, was a puzzle as I have not see it mentioned in reviews and there are bulkheads and 'formers' that set the different curves that created the step and the wing/fuse join was perfect on the other 3 sides.... The cure was not difficult though it did take me a few days gradually building up filler and sanding. I have a pic of the step...


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Worth mentioning that I had some bad shrinkage on the wing slats that gave me more of a headache as well... But all in all it is a good kit and I enjoyed the build.

[BarryW]

Erm, forgive me for pointing out, but do you mean missing as the JG 7 Windhunds badge? Couldn't spot the other though :P

Yes indeed. The decal went on OK but when I looked an hour later it had curled. I tried decal solution (Gunze) but the decals were totally resistant to it. In the end the decal fractured asTrumpy ones tend to do.

[takeslousyphotos]

That's a cracking job Barry. Great finish on it. I like it a lot.

[BarryW]

It's a beast of a jet at 1/32 Barry and I think you've done a cracking job despite the fit issues, believe me I know what it's like as am having the same trouble with dragons A1a/U4 version it's been a real pig.
Love the paint job, did you have an option to have the gun bay open or had you had enough at that point?


Cheers


Phil

Yes Phil it is an option but I love that sleek look of the 262 and really did not want open panals detracting from its lines. I am not one for having lots of open panels, an open cockpit is usually enough for me. When I do my Mossies though the bomb bays will definately be open!!!

[Guest]

I really lIke the paintwork Barry.


Another excellent build

[geegad]

cracking work the painting and weathering is top quality

[Guest]

That's a great build of a beautiful aircraft, Barry - no sign of the build issues that I can see.

[tr1ckey66]

This big problem, the step, was a puzzle as I have not see it mentioned in reviews

Thanks for the heads up Barry. I'm sorry I missed the build (not really been able to keep up with the forum lately for a variety of reasons) but your description is noted and stored in the memory banks for when i finally get round to the kit.


You're right not to play up this issue as the end result really is excellent and shows no sign of the corrective work involved.


With regards to the decal issue, can you get aftermarket replacements?


Cheers


P

[BarryW]

Paul - I didnt do a build thread for this one, just posted pics of the completed model. I will do a build thread for the Swordfish though.


I had another go at pics playing with settings and backgrounds. These are the best of them and, I think, a little better than the others though I am still not happy with them. In these the background, as you can see, is an old brown bath towel!!! I think I am going to look for a sheet of blue fabric to use in future as I think that may help.


Anyway a few more:


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[Guest]

Now that's impressive Barry, I like this a lot.


Scott

[Guest]

Very nice Barry, the hard work was worth it.

[Guest]

Thanks for the heads up Barry. I'm sorry I missed the build (not really been able to keep up with the forum lately for a variety of reasons) but your description is noted and stored in the memory banks for when i finally get round to the kit.
You're right not to play up this issue as the end result really is excellent and shows no sign of the corrective work involved.


With regards to the decal issue, can you get aftermarket replacements?


Cheers


P

There are tons of me 262 decals in 1/32 around- the problem is finding a specific JG 7 badge