Derek B Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Very nice D - I always enjoy seeing completed models of the Me 262, and yours is no exception Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bellis Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thanks! D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikester Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Gorgeous, top notch work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 very nice finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Very cool. Love that scheme! Tell me about what appears to be painted over areas (fuselage stripe and number). What's that about? Thank you. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thanks, Kev! Sure, you can use the pics. D Thanks D. I just need to confirm: D stands for Darin, right? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David E Brown Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Very nice build - beautifully weathered. I might add a few comments about this aircraft: 1. The rudder and tail assembly were experimental wooden versions and were painted in RLM 76 and 70 (Schwarzgrün). There are colour photos of other related aircarft that confirm the colours. As they were build by a subcontractor, they tended to be better finished and so were less affected by weathering, and, had a slightly glossier appearance. 2. The painted-out fuslage strip was originally a yellow stripe that was worn by aircraft from III./KG(J) 54 (the III. gruppe colour). A white sash was applied to aircraft from the unit's I. gruppe. These were painted out as aircraft were transferred between staffeln and gruppen during the last months / weeks of the war when fewer replacement aircraft were available. More information on this aircraft can be found in a book I wrote on this specific aircraft some time ago here. My most recent research on Me 262s from KG, KG(J) and NAG units can be found here and here. Cheers, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Beautifully done model of a different paint ! It looks very well done. When I finaly get around to mine, I hope it comes close to yours Harv :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bellis Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thanks Harvey! I just need to confirm: D stands for Darin, right? Yep! Thanks again! David, Thanks! The reference in your first link was the primary reference for this build. I'd like to add that a possibly yellow nose cap was also "painted out" on my model. But since the entire nose was missing when this aircraft was photographed post-war in a junk yard, that is pure speculation on my part. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 How could i missed out on this one, absolutelly splendit job D ! Thanks for sharing, Cheers M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Eduard Barracuda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bellis Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Wow, thanks! As for the nosewheel, you say a 109K mainwheel will work? Correct. The Me 262 used Bf 109G-6 (early) and K-4 (late) main wheels & tires on the nose leg according to the Smith & Creek books. I could look up the actual dimensions if you need that information. Eduard Barracuda And there you have it. I believe that I bought the Barracuda wheel sets for the kits remaining in my stash. Got to get around to building those, too, one of these days... D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andromeda673 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 nice work!!!! looks good. D Bellis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGB Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hello, Very nice 262! Cheers Boris D Bellis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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