I chose this kit for this GB for several reasons, the most important of which is that Russ himself gave it to me a year or so ago. Such was the generosity of the man in fact, that during his time here at LSP he sent me, at no cost to me and no little cost to himself, fifteen kits. These included expensive kits that he knew I couldn't afford myself (Dragon Bf 110, Tamiya Zero), and rare kits that he wanted someone to build, not collect (Revell Raiden, Tony). He was one-of-a-kind.
Of course, I also love the 262, having 5 kits in 1/32 and 3 in 1/48. And Adolf Galland is one of my favourite Luftwaffe aces. I was inspired by James H's build earlier this year, and this is a good excuse to use those leftover parts he sent me. OK, enough yabber, on to the pics.
The box:
Its contents:
You get the same old plastic, and even the same old instructions, plus a supplementary sheet for Galland's markings, done in a more modern style.
Jim's leftovers:
Thanks Jim!
Superscale Decals:
Even though the kit already supplies markings for one of Galland's aircraft, I've had this old Superscale sheet for a while, and unlike the Hasegawa sheet, it knows the difference between white and cream. Notice it also has stickers for a Czech Avia - saving those up for another project!
Kev
