Me262A-1a/U3 Reconnaissance version - AIMS conversion set on Trumpeter kit

[obdl3945]

Hi, guys...  this is my recent conversion build of Trumpeter's 1/32 scale Me262, from the fighter variant to the reconnaissance version.

A good kit to build, although most of the parts have a very tight fit.  The conversion set is from AIMS, which provides resin and PE parts.  With a little care, everything goes togther well with few issues.  The biggest problem I had was of my own making... messing up the underside colour paint work, and had to spend a few days reviving it.  Paints were Humbrol enamels and the wave-pattern was applied in both variations of the late-war RLM83 Green shade.

Some small access hatches were opened up and new access panels for these were made from plastic card and attached with Tamiya tape using Krystal Klear so as to avoid getting adhesive on the paintwork.  All of the additional wiring behind the instrument panel, on the engine, in the wheel and camera bays was made from various thicknesses of fuse wire.  None of the detail is intended to be 100% perfect, but I wanted to make it a bit more interesting than just OOB.

There are no plastic wheels with this model, only black rubber ones, although having said that, they're probably some of the better offerings I've encountered.  I scuffed them up and took the glaring black shade away by applying a cream shade oil paint mixed with a little pale grey onto the tyres and into the tread detail.  I left this for 10/15 minutes, then removed the excess, which gave the desired effect.

The finished kit, showing 'White 29', was supplied direct to III./EJG2 in early 1945 for training purposes; a small batch of similarly-painted 262s had been delivered to the reconnaissance unit NAGr6, but were almost immediately passed to III./EJG2 for their pilots to get familiarised on the type.

I hope you like the images below, and if you want to see more of the build, then you can find it here.

Thanks for looking in... ;-).

Paul

 

 

 

Edited April 15 by obdl3945

[Dave Klaatu]

Nice build, love the paint!

[obdl3945]

Thanks, Dave... yes, the camouflage scheme came up well and it's a bit dfferent, too.  Glad you like the outcome, and thanks for looking in... :-).

[RWestcott]

Great build, the detail is fantastic, I love the paint scheme as well.  

[Keeff]

Outstanding work!  The level of detail in the cockpit and wheel wells is something else! 

The paintscheme is fantastic too 👌

 

Keith 😁 

[Winded Penguin]

7 hours ago, Dave Klaatu said:

Nice build, love the paint!

Entirely my sentiment too 👍

[obdl3945]

Hi, guys... thank you for your comments.  I appreciate them very much... ;-).

[VolkerR.]

I like it a lot.

[janneman36]

You have done a lovely job,!

Great detailing and a cracking paint job👍

cheers, Jan

[georgeusa]

The paint scheme is so well done on such subtle differences in the different shades of paint used.  Can't say enough about all of the detail you have put into this kit.  Just really is superb.  Thanks for sharing.

[Watto]

The paint scheme is a winner in its own and the detail you've added is excellent. 👏👏

[Deano353]

I love this aircraft and the job you did is fantastic. The detail in the wheel wells is really great and as everyone has mentioned the camouflage scheme is brilliant your painting is first class.

[ianBke]

Wiring looms wins this build for me..😀

[Dr. Quack]

Ticks all the boxes..... great build with superb detailing, and a lovely paint job. Simply excellent.

Q

[obdl3945]

Gents, you are all very kind with your comments... my sincere thanks to you once again  ;-).

[Tomcat101]

Very impressive.  I love the detail especially in the main gear wheel wells. Well done. 

[obdl3945]

Thank you... ;-).

[fernandocouto]

Fantastic camo!

AIMS's converting set has accurate shape--Hobbyboss offered an odd one in their 1/48th kit.

[obdl3945]

Fernando...  thanks for your comment ;-). 

[Samuraiwarrior]

What a nice job you have done with this model. 

The added details really create interest. That paint work is also outstanding and really makes it eye catching. 

Only thing I would like to have seen would to have it portrayed on a simple base with a figure or two. 

A lovely model nonetheless. 

Thanks for sharing 

Kevin 

[Spitfire31]

What a superb PR machine! (And yes, I have a special penchant for photo recce).

 

Detailing and finish are all beautifully rendered and, the offset nose wheel dots the 'i' of this fabulous model.

 

Kind regards,

Joachim

[Mattlow]

Brilliant all round job!

 

Great subject perfectly finished.

 

The wheel well looks real..

 

Matt

[obdl3945]

Kevin/Joachim/Matt...

 

Thanks to you all for looking in, and your comments.  Much appreciated... ;-).

[Aims]

Great work and thanks for the AIMS advert - apart from my own 'White 26' I have not seen any others made. Much appreciated - great work, John

 

Edited May 26, 2023 by Aims

[obdl3945]

Hi, John...  thanks for your comments.   Your own build was very helpful, and it's nice to get this one into my collection, as it's been a favourite of mine for many a long year... ;-). 

 

Regards,

 

Paul

 

 

 

 

Edited May 27, 2023 by obdl3945