BiggTim Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I've been considering trying to find the cannon-nosed parts and decals from the Revell kit to use with my Hase kit, or just trade off my Hase 262A for the Revell kit straight across, but I'd like to hear from someone if it's a decent kit first. Any thoughts? Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) From what I’ve read, the old Revell Me262 has some serious shape issues. Like the Hasegawa kit, it’s a product of the 70s with the generally limited detail (compared to today) of kits of that era, but given the issues with the Revell kit, the Hasegawa kit is generally considered to be better. The best option would probably be a Trumpeter Me262 with the Tiger Model Designs or Schatton Modellbau conversions. Edited July 15, 2018 by Dave Williams BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 So the Revell of Germany boxing is the same old 1970s molds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I don't think they have offered a Kanonvogel version of the new-tool kit yet. BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 18 minutes ago, BiggTim said: So the Revell of Germany boxing is the same old 1970s molds? The new tool Revell kit only exists in a two seater night fighter boxing. The single seaters, including the cannon nose boxing, are all old tool. BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 And for a brief second, the Tiger conversion was available right here.... LSP_K2, BiggTim and Rick Griewski 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) Crap. Edited July 16, 2018 by BiggTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 They added a small new sprue to the old dog. However, do not even hold your breath for such parts as they are far from being accurate. I believe that the decals are possibly the only salvageable item. Avoid that kit as the plague... BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 In the absence of a conversion kit, I'm thinking I could probably scratch build it, but it would be nice to have a good brass barrel to use. Any suggestions on a likely candidate? BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I believe Schatton Modellbau make one. Or had one made for them. I recall someone mentioning they got it for their Hs129 kit recently. Carl BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 The extra parts for the Kanonenvogel were "new tool" when released. The kit is just the crappy mold when it was first produced. Rick Griewski and BiggTim 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Hi, Tim. If you can wait I can pass you that set from Carl. I am gonna use it only as a guideline for my own conversion. And yes, I am awesome LOL Carl as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) I'm in no hurry, Martinn, and thanks. Only if you're sure you won't need it. I just found out it existed, and would have grabbed it for later at that price, but you snooze, you lose! I got in touch with Tiger Models, and he said he doesn't even have the molds any more! Sounds ripe for a re-boot by someone else!! (hint, hint, to all you enterprising casters or 3D printers out there!!) Tim Edited July 16, 2018 by BiggTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 As I said , for me it's a template and price of the shipping will do , I wish I can bring it to Phoenix, but the chances are slim. cheers M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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