discussion Airfix 1:72 Me262A-1a

[colin m]

Here's the newish Airfix 1:72 Me262.
If you seen the build thread, you'll know there were a few disappointing aspects of the build, but in the end, it looks all right.
The paints used are, AKI for the underside, Vallejo for the green and Humbrol for the brown/grey -ish colour.
First pic taken out side (where I normally do all my completed pics) but notice the rain drops around the model, time to move inside. I'm not sure if it's a function of the new forum software, but the pictures appear to be huge. Sorry about that.
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Any questions or comments, fire away.

Colin M..

 

[Guest]

There's no evidence of the poor fit problem you had so well done to a great looking Me 262A

The previous version of the forum seemed to automatically scale down large pictures whereas this new doesn't.
Just loading this post took more than two minutes so I will send John a PM to ask him to activate that again - if possible?

 

[papa 695]

Cracking work Colin, like Jens say's there's no sign of any fit problems, it looks great.

 

[colin m]

There's no evidence of the poor fit problem you had so well done to a great looking Me 262A

The previous version of the forum seemed to automatically scale down large pictures whereas this new doesn't.
Just loading this post took more than two minutes so I will send John a PM to ask him to activate that again - if possible?

Thanks Jens, and yes, the old version done all the work for you. Hopefully that feature can be restored.

Cracking work Colin, like Jens say's there's no sign of any fit problems, it looks great.

Indeed Ian, all turned out well in the end. However, these huge pictures show all the dust inside the canopy - how annoying, dust in a sealed cockpit - a testament to all the filling and sanding that took place !

 

[Guest]

Thanks Jens, and yes, the old version done all the work for you. Hopefully that feature can be restored.

I've had a chat with John and that's now sorted!
It took me two minutes to load each post so it was getting a bit silly...

 

[flyjoe180]

Despite the fit issues this has turned out A1 Colin.

 

[Guest]

Looks great, Colin. You wouldn't guess the problems you'd had with the build.

 

[dave]

Looks fantastic and no hint of the problems.

 

[colin m]

Thanks again for having a look Gentlemen. Like any badly behaved build, once the top coat is on, it can be forgiven for being a bit of a pain. Unfortunately, the 200% pictures show every spec of dust !

 

[Guest]

Always amazed just how modern this aircraft looks. Terrific build and beautifully painted Colin.

 

[colin m]

Always amazed just how modern this aircraft looks

This is the first time I've played with a Me262, and I think it looks amazing. I can't imagine what those bomber crews thought when confronted by one of these for the first time.

 

[yak face]

Great job Colin , you wouldnt know looking at the completed build that it was a bit of a pain, cheers tony

 

[Guest]

If i hadn't seen the build thread i wouldn't believe it's 1/72 scale. Blooming great work Colin matey.

Have fun, John

 

[colin m]

If i hadn't seen the build thread i wouldn't believe it's 1/72 scale. Blooming great work Colin matey.

Have fun, John

Thanks John. Ignoring the little issues I had, it's quite a nice kit.

 

[Guest]

Nice job, very nice!

 

[Guest]

That's a beauty, Colin......well done, mate!!!!:smiling::thumb2:

 

[Guest]

Work of art Colin. Love the shading

 

[Dave W]

Nice build and great paintwork Colin.

 

[colin m]

Work of art Colin. Love the shading

Thanks Bob. It was the first use of a new airbrush - well worth the investment.