1/48 Tamiya Me 262A-1

by Zafer Yilmaz

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  Turkey Republic Day 2007 

 

Hello All Modellers..

I am here with my 1/48 Scale Tamiya Me 262A-1.  Well, There is not much I can add about the Me 262, I guess we all know something about it; the first operational jet, Bomber hunter over Reich, a mile stone in aviation history.

The kit is as well known as the plane itself.......Tamiya always offers us good quality; engraved panel lines, detailed cockpit, excellent fit and thick decals that force you buy aftermarket ones! :(

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For aftermarket I used Eduard Colored seatbelts and Eaglestrike decals.  The reason I choose this option from the decal sheet was Braunviolett tail with RLM 81 mottle and unique fuselage camo.

The plane ''Yellow 17'' was captured at the end of the war  and was taken to Canada for testing and scrapped in 1946.

I hope all you enjoy my Me 262..

Happy modelling/Regards from Turkey...

Zafer

Photos and text © by Zafer Yilmaz