Developed from a 1938 design by Messerschmitt the Me 262 Schwalbe (Swallow) was the world's first operational turbojet aircraft. First seeing combat in July 1944, it proved to be particularly effective against the large Allied bomber formations that were operating over Germany late in the war and more than 1,400 were produced, though less than 300 saw combat. This book showcases six different builds of the Me 262 across the scales from 1/72 to 1/32, across a range of skill levels. It also includes a comprehensive list of all the available kits and aftermarket products.
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"For an intermedite or more experienced modeler, this book will be the perfect resource to make a contest worthy model of the Messerschmitt Me 262!" -Jean-Luc Formery, AeroScale
"Overall, this new manual from Osprey Publishing does not disappoint in any manner. It's skillfully written, with accurate build reproductions, unique and interesting variants, superb step-by-step color photography and detailed instructional text. Definitely a two thumbs up, and highly recommended from this modeler's point of view." -Mark Smith, AeroScale
"Overall, this new manual from Osprey Publishing does not disappoint in any manner. It's skillfully written, with accurate build reproductions, unique and interesting variants, superb step-by-step color photography and detailed instructional text. Definitely a two thumbs up, and highly recommended from this modeler's point of view." -Mark Smith, AeroScale
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Robert Oehler is the former Marketing Manager at Tamiya America, Inc., and was regularly involved in the research that served as the basis for Tamiya military models (including the Tamiya Me-262 kits). He has regularly contributed product reviews, demonstration articles and historical interest features to magazines throughout the world. He is currently the USA Consulting Editor for Tamiya Model Magazine International as well as the Osprey Modeling series. This is his second title for Osprey publishing. He lives in California, USA. Brett Green is the editor of HyperScale (www.HyperScale.com), an online model magazine established in 1998, and a highly respected aviation modeller. For Osprey Publishing he has written 'Modelling 2: Modelling the Messerschmitt Bf 110' and has co-written 'World War 2 US Army Fighter Modeling' in the Masterclass series. Brett lives in Sydney, Australia.
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Vanilla "Osprey Modelling,
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This review is from: Modelling the Messerschmitt Me 262 (Osprey Modelling) (Paperback)
Just your regular Osprey Modelling volume - something for everyone, every scale, every skill, great descriptions, brilliant techniques and great pictures. I'll only glve it 4 stars though, because the book should be (or have been) expanded, on the lines of the "Modelling the P-47"'s supplementary PDF, with an article on the not-so-brand-new 1/32 Trumpeter kit - it's sorely missed.
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Inspiring book but needs revision and to cater towards more novice modellers,
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This review is from: Modelling the Messerschmitt Me 262 (Osprey Modelling) (Paperback)
Osprey's 'Modelling the Messerschmitt Me 262' is a great source of inspiration if you are planning on building a Me 262 kit - especially in 1:48 scale as there are many examples of the Tamiya and Dragon kits. There are many expertly constructed models, however nothing really aimed towards the basic/novice builder. The prevalence of 1:48 scale Me-262s built using the 'Cutting Edge' after market products, noticeably the adding of the leading edge slats to the Tamiya kit, is annoying should the modeller want to pursue a similar path. It is my understanding that 'Cutting Edge Modelworks' no longer exists as a company. Subsequent after market companies such as Verlinden now produce an enhancement kits and these should perhaps be explored in more detail. Still worthwhile for the various painting techniques and attention to small details.
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Great book for a 262 modeller,
By David Weilby "CAF colonel" (HIllsboro, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Modelling the Messerschmitt Me 262 (Osprey Modelling) (Paperback)
I thoroughly enjoyed the book as well as the backgrounds of the many different types of models available. Well written and documented.
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The Messerschmitt Me 262 was not the first jet fighter to take to the skies. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
resin slats, vinyl tyres, slat mounts, putty lines, cockpit tub, fuselage halves, fuselage interior, wing halves, nose weight, gear bay, casting blocks, gun bay, panel lines, canopy parts, cockpit set, resin parts, aerial wire, real aircraft, leading edge slats, hobby knife, engine nacelles, day fighter, wing root, night fighter Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The Messerschmitt Me 262 was not the first jet fighter to take to the skies. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
resin slats, vinyl tyres, slat mounts, putty lines, cockpit tub, fuselage halves, fuselage interior, wing halves, nose weight, gear bay, casting blocks, gun bay, panel lines, canopy parts, cockpit set, resin parts, aerial wire, real aircraft, leading edge slats, hobby knife, engine nacelles, day fighter, wing root, night fighter Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cutting Edge, Czech Master Kits, Light Blue, High Planes Models, Bright Green, Vallejo Acrylics, Grand Phoenix, Alclad Aluminium, Flat Black, German Grey, Newton Raw Umber, Adobe Photoshop, Flat White, Gunze Acrylics Markings, Post-It Notes New!
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