IPMS Philippines - Bert Anido

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At the start of World War II, Nazi Germany was already well in advance in developing jet engines. Of course the military application that came about was the elegant and deadly Me-262 “Schwalbe”. Because of this, many scale models of the 1st operational jet fighter has been kitted in different scales. Trumpeter now has decided to join this group, and I present to you the Schwalbe!……Actually from the sprue shots, they will be releasing in kit form ALL (and I mean ALL) variants that were operational and envisioned as listed here:
1. Me 262 A-1a/Me 262 A-1a/R-1 w/ heavy armament/Me 262 A-1a/U2 night fighter
2. Me 262 A-1a/U3 recon jet
3. Me 262 A-2a “Sturmvogel”/Me 262 A-2a/U2
4. Me 262 B-1a/Me 262 B-1a/U1
5. Me 262 E-1 Panzer killer
(Do note, I may have missed details so if anyone can point out anything I missed, please do so)

At the moment, there are 23 sprues present in the usual light gray. Now do remember these are test shots which means, they are probably the initial test batches before full production so a few flashes, mold imperfections and short shots are excused. I know humbly leave it to the viewer to look in detail at each sprue. I made some close ups especially the variant that I recall haven’t been kitted yet.

Of course, what’s likely in everyone’s minds is: Is the kit accurate? I’d say on initial bat: HELL YEAH! From most of my surfing, the 1/32 Me262 by trumpeter is hailed as one the most accurate and detailed representation of the aircraft, and based on the sprue, it appears to be a pantograph version of it.

I wish of course to thank our club, IPMS-Bert Anido for again giving me the chance to review and build this kit, Shakes of Lil’s Hobby, and of course Trumpeter for giving me, and our club these opportunities to see their upcoming kits.

NOW ON TO THE BUILD!

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