Sturmovik Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Hello guys, While I study for my next exam this 20th and dread my upcoming visit to the dentist (Wisdom Tooth removal), I thought I'd show you my next big scale project. It's the Revell (new tool) 1:32 Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a. I'm certain I won't be building any of the given schemes. I'll go for a what if colour scheme based in the early camouflage of the 262 in RLM 74/75. The only distinctive marking for this otherwise generic scheme will be the addition of a double chevron (from the Bf 109G-6 in 32nd scale from Revell) to denote a Captain's aircraft. Boxart: Parts (still bagged): 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 she's going to be a big beastie rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 Without a proper display area. Guess it'll collect dust on my working table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 (edited) Change of plans. I'll be building this machine as Adolf Galland's plane. I'll use the two white chevrons from an Fw 190 plane in 1:48. Not in the same scale, but I'm not going to worry about that. I'll also be able to use the R4M underwing rockets that come with the kit. Edit: I've made a test run and managed to cut the chevrons from masking tape. They came out pretty well, so I'll be ditching the idea lf using the wrong scale decals and will be masking the chevrons. Edited July 14, 2022 by Sturmovik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 I have the Trumpeter version, I’ve always thought it was one of their better kits, so I’ll be interested to see how this one turns out. John. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Superb - I'll follow this build as it progresses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Also in for the ride... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werdna Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 6 hours ago, Sturmovik said: I'll use the two white chevrons from an Fw 190 plane in 1:48. Not in the same scale, but I'm not going to worry about that. Chevrons are pretty easy to cut out of masking tape - it would be a pity to use the wrong scale decals... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Werdna said: wrong scale decals I just tried cutting them from masking tape. They came out pretty well, so I'll be painting and masking them when it's painting time. @Biggles87 @jackroadkill @Silenoz glad to have you guys on board. Next updates will be after July 28th. Edited July 14, 2022 by Sturmovik 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 Remember when I was enthusiastic for starting this kit? That enthusiasm was waned and now I dread to keep going. This is by far the worst fitting kit I've ever built, and I still haven't reached the painting stage! The nacelles didn't fit, they don't even follow the curvature of the wing. Then I tried mating the wings and fuselage together, and had to sand down quite a lot from the wheel wells to get a decent join. The only thing that fitted nicely were the horizontal stabilizers and rudder. I still haven't sanded the outer part of the engines, which also had huge gaps. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doccur Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Sadly this is typical of modern Revell kits, Iffy fit and poor moulding. It seems more fashionable to bash Airfix these days, whereas Revell seem to get away with it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 48 minutes ago, Doccur said: Iffy fit and poor moulding What's strange is that no one has said anything about the troublesome fit. Maybe I just got a faulty copy. I'll stick to other brands for now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 It's actually an old kit. I built one in the '70's and the fit was about the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Oh dear, I won’t be getting rid of my Trumpeter kit then. 🇺🇦 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 me neither... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 5 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: It's actually an old kit. I built one in the '70's and the fit was about the same. It's not the 70's mould, it's the kit that was released after the new tool Me 262B-1a/U1. This mould is from 2019. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 4 hours ago, Biggles87 said: Oh dear, I won’t be getting rid of my Trumpeter kit then. 🇺🇦 3 hours ago, Silenoz said: me neither... You two would be making a huge mistake by getting rid of the Trumpeter kit. I remember building two of them when I was younger. They were excellent kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 That's very odd the build I've seen on the internet including YouTube don't mention such an issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 6 hours ago, Walter said: That's very odd the build I've seen on the internet including YouTube don't mention such an issue. I checked a video from Scale Aircraft Modeller on YT, and he didn't have any fit problems. I must have gotten a faulty copy. There's no way something like this wouldn't have been noticed in the quality control stage by Revell. I began the painting stage. I started by painting white the areas where the chevrons would go. I then masked those areas with masking tape and applied RLM 82. Hopefully I won't have any paint bleed into the white areas. Photos later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 Finished painting the upper sides of the aircraft. I'm following Eaglecals's instructions for the painting scheme, which call for the upper sides to be painted RLM 82/83, and the undersides in natural metal with RLM 76 control surfaces. The white chevrons were painted first and masked. The paint I used needed several thin coats to build opacity. The light panel lines weren't able to take the entire coats, filling several of them in the process. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Gee your moving along quickly aren't you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 With the aircraft glossed, it was time to add the decals. I used the crosses that came with the kit, which worked perfectly. The gloss and time of day make the colours look lighter than what I assume they were. It's now time to matt coat the model and add the landing gear, retraction arms and underwing R4M rockets.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 2, 2022 Author Share Posted August 2, 2022 The landing gear has been glued. I'll let them dry before gluing the wheels and gear doors. The clear parts have been painted too, meaning the end of this build is just around the corner. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 After letting the glue dry overnight, the 262 is finally able to stand on its wheels. I also glued with white glue the clear parts. RFI photos now. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 RFI post ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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