AIRFIX A03088 Messerschmitt Me262A-1A Schwalbe 1:72 test kit – Quick review and evaluation

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The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German: “Swallow”) in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel (German: “Storm Bird”) in fighter-bomber versions, was the world’s first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. Design work started before World War II began, but problems with engines, metallurgy and top-level interference kept the aircraft from operational status with the Luftwaffe until mid-1944. The Me 262 was faster and more heavily armed than any Allied fighter, including the British jet-powered Gloster Meteor. One of the most advanced aviation designs in operational use during World War II, the Me 262’s roles included light bomber, reconnaissance and experimental night fighter versions.

Me 262 pilots claimed a total of 542 Allied aircraft shot down,although higher claims are sometimes made. The Allies countered its effectiveness in the air by attacking the aircraft on the ground and during takeoff and landing. Engine reliability problems, from the pioneering nature of its Junkers Jumo 004 axial-flow turbojet engines—the first ever placed in mass production—and attacks by Allied forces on fuel supplies during the deteriorating late-war situation also reduced the effectiveness of the aircraft as a fighting force. In the end, the Me 262 had a negligible impact on the course of the war as a result of its late introduction and the consequently small numbers put in operational service.

While German use of the aircraft ended with the close of World War II, a small number were operated by the Czechoslovak Air Force until 1951. Captured Me 262s were studied and flight tested by the major powers, and ultimately influenced the designs of a number of post-war aircraft such as the North American F-86 Sabre and Boeing B-47 Stratojet. A number of aircraft survive on static display in museums, and there are several privately built flying reproductions that use modern General Electric J85 engines.

General characteristics

Crew: 1
Length: 10.60 m (34 ft 9 in)
Wingspan: 12.60 m (41 ft 6 in)
Height: 3.50 m (11 ft 6 in)
Wing area: 21.7 m² (234 ft²)
Empty weight: 3,795 kg (8,366 lb)
Loaded weight: 6,473 kg (14,272 lb)
Max. takeoff weight: 7,130 kg (15,720 lb)
Aspect ratio: 7.32
Powerplant: 2 × Junkers Jumo 004 B-1 turbojets, 8.8 kN (1,980 lbf) each

Performance

Maximum speed: 900 km/h (559 mph)
Range: 1,050 km (652 mi)
Service ceiling: 11,450 m (37,565 ft)
Rate of climb: 1,200 m/min (At max weight of 7,130 kg) (3,900 ft/min)
Thrust/weight: 0.28

Armament

Guns: 4 × 30 mm MK 108 cannon (The A-2a had only two cannons)
Rockets: 24 × 55 mm (2.2 in) R4M rockets
Bombs: 2 × 250 kg (550 lb) bombs or 2 × 500 kg (1,100 lb) bombs (A-2a variant)

NEW TOOLING

Described by famous British test pilot Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown as the most formidable aircraft of WWII, the Messerschmitt Me 262 was a quantum leap in aviation performance terms and stands as one of the most significant aircraft in the history of flight. Had the Luftwaffe been able to deploy large numbers of these impressive fighters, they would have taken a heavy toll of Allied aircraft.

Allied pilots first began reporting the appearance of a strange new aircraft in the skies above Germany during the middle of 1944, much to the consternation of Allied military planners. The aircraft was reported to be capable of tremendous speed, far in excess of even the latest Allied fighters, yet did not appear to have a propeller – as these early contacts ended with the strange aircraft diving away at high speed, missions were launched specifically to investigate these reports, with reconnaissance aircraft searching for unusual activity at Luftwaffe airfields deep into Germany.

They would not have to wait long for confirmation, as the first combat missions of the new Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter were mounted in August 1944 and clearly displayed the technological superiority of this astonishing aircraft. Heavily armed and capable of speeds far in excess of the best Allied fighters, military planners must have been fearful of the devastation these new aircraft could wreak on their bombing offensive and their continued air supremacy. How many of these fighters did the Luftwaffe have and how could they be stopped? Mercilessly hunting the new German jets was now of critical importance to the war effort.

Scale	1:72
Skill	2
Flying Hours	1
Number of Parts	65
Dimensions (mm)	L148 x W174

FULL BOX

***instructions***

***plastic parts***

Clear Parts

decals

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Paintwork & Finish/Markingy

DONE MODEL KIT 1/72

high quality product that comes from a highly experienced manufacturer
It should be noted that the kit is very qualitative and detailed
Not expensive for purchase and great value for money
Very easy to assemble (product does not include paints and glue)
It is highly recommended

An-2 Malév 1/48 48186

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AR72407 – 1/72 Russian Modern Army Truck mod.5350 – coming soon!

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panda 1/35 PH35007 & PH35027 – 2 ATV’s soon

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Messerschmitt Me 209V1, Me 209V4 and Blohm Voss 155 – photos of moldings

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In the photos you can see the short run of the large parts for the record high speed Me 209V1. Because the Me 209V1 parts are also molding the prototypes of the combat version Me 209V4, I have taken photos of these moldings as well. The model of this version will be launched during the spring. We will add small parts molded from a metal mold to both versions of Me 209. Small parts for Blohm Voss 155 are molded from the same mold.

record Me 209V1 from one …

and the other

fighting Me 209V4 again from one …

and the other

common small parts for both versions of Me 209

part of small parts for BV 155

News from Special Hobby 2/2018

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The February newsletter is an invitation for all our customers and modelers interested in our production at SPIELWARENMESSE 2018 in Nuremberg.We are happy to welcome you to the Special Hobby stand in Hall 7 , the E-52 stand . We cordially invite you, come and see, it will be worth it.

Before we get to the new models and sets prepared for this month, I would like to inform you about the upcoming models for the coming months. On a 1/72 scale it will be Dornier Do 27 long awaited, in two coats we will offer you Vampire Mk.I. In several wrappers we will offer you a brand new, new mold pressed by FH-1 Phantom. We finish the SK-37 Viggen in the quarter. The biker IAR 81 BoPi and Tempest Mk.VI will soon be offering our thirty-three-year models.

SPECIAL HOBBY PLASTIC MODELS

Lloyd CV (WKF) serie 82 1/48

Art.no.	Scale	Barcode
100-SH48044	1/48	8594071086329

C-category aircraft, ie two-seat armed observation aircraft, were widely used in the German and Austrian-Hungarian Air Force. The Lloyd CV aircraft was used to investigate and control artillery fire in the lines of the Austro-Hungarian Air Force. The construction of the new Lloyd was remarkable especially by using 1.2 mm thick veneered wings with excellent aerodynamic properties. In September 1917, the first Lloyd CV 46 series began to appear on the eastern front in Galicia and on the Albanian front. The first deployment was accompanied by pilots’ complaints and complaints about non-standard equipment with controls, which were replaced in October 1917 by conventional (steering, etc.). Lloyds then proved to be a robust, well maneuverable aircraft. Since production was not enough to meet the demand, and Daimler engines were lacking, WKF started to license production of the Lloyd CV series 82. The series 82 was fitted with Benz engines. At the time of the greatest expansion, Lloyd used 12 units (Flik) of the Austro-Hungarian Air Force. Part of the aircraft was equipped with a “racket” with a machine gun on the upper wing, part of it only carried a cylindrical tank. At a time when their performance did not fit into the front line, they found employment in continuing pilots training.

Two frames of plastic parts complement the prepared resin parts and etchings in 3D. The decals offer three machines of the Austro-Hungarian Air Force. Two machines were flying on the eastern front. The third machine, which is documented in two variants of coloring, was flown to the Albanian front, piloted by the late Czechoslovak flying teacher K. Janhuber.

L-39ZA / ZA ART Albatros 1/48

Art.no.	Scale	Barcode
100-SH48167	1/48	8594071086039

The Czechoslovak jet aircraft L-39 Albatros was the standard training plane of the Warsaw Pact and was exported to many Third World countries. At the same time, the L-39ZA was used as a light offensive and combat aircraft. This version was given a reinforced wing with suspension points for carrying the equipment and under the hull of a two-head canoe GŠ-23 caliber of 23 mm. After the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact, the L-39 is still used, paradoxically, in the new NATO member states. The avionics of the machines used in the Czech and Slovak Republics were modernized. Modernized machines were also exported. One of the largest export orders was the supply of an upgraded version of L-39ZA / ART to Thailand.

Model SH48171 includes three frames of plastic parts, a pressed clear cabin cover divided into several parts to allow it to be glued in the open position, PUR parts and etchings. The decals offer one Thai machine L-39ZA / ART, the Czech L-39ZA in two forms of coloring, the Algerian L-39ZA in three! forms (the machine underwent general overhaul in Aero after a hard landing) and a machine tested by the Israeli air force pilots.

DH100 Vampire Mk.3 1/72

Art.no.	Scale	Barcode
100-SH72279	1/72	8594071084592

The development of the jet fighter, later bearing the name Vampire, was begun in 1941. It was closely related to the evolution of the H-1 jet engine. This was developed by de Havilland’s engine department. The development of the engine, later named Goblin, was very successful. Therefore, the British Department of Aviation issued the E.6 / 41 specification requesting an experimental machine, editable to the fighter. The aircraft design was fully adapted to the jet engine. As a result, the new aircraft had small dimensions and low chassis. Tail surfaces were carried by two slender beams. On September 20, 1943, the first prototype of the new aircraft, unofficially named Spider Crab, took off for its first flight. The pilot deck was de G. de Havilland jun. The trials were successful and in May 1944 the first series of 120 new fighter jets was ordered, but the orders were increased continuously. Serial machines were licensed by English Eletric, de Havilland was used by Mosquit. RAF refused to designate Spider Crab and new fighters received the name Vampire Mk.I.

The first combat troops were Vampire in May 1945, but they did not intervene in the war. The development of the Vampire continued with other versions, except for versions with the Goblin engine, and versions with the Nene engine (manufactured in Australia), two-seat night fighter, two-seat training or naval fighter version. The most popular versions were Vampire Mk..3 and Mk.5. Mk.3 got a more powerful version of the Goblin and beams with a new tail shape. By default, it also used a newer cabin type. Outside of British RAF and FAA, Vampire flew in many countries on all continents except Antarctica. The list of countries that included Vampire’s equipment would be very long. In several countries, it was also licensed. Vampire has become one of the great British export successes of the post-war era. Thanks to a simple and sophisticated design, relatively high performance and also a favorable price, the Vampire has become the first or one of the first jet machines in the industry for many countries. At the same time, the Vampire became the weapon of many squadron RAFs. They served both on home islands and overseas.

Very detailed parts of the model made in excellent quality (3D design and steel form) are spread out in two frames, complemented by a frame of clear parts, including the Vampire Mk.3 end arches. The decals offer four RAF squadrons, which show the variability of RAF fighter aircraft after the end of World War II. Since the whole series of this model has been delivered, we are returning it back to the reissue market.

RESIN ACCESSORIES CMKKITS

1/32 Tempest Mk.V – Engine Cover Panels for Special Hobby Kit

Art.no.	Scale	Barcode
129-5111	1/32	8595593125541

The kit includes engine hoods and coolers for Special Hobby (SH32049, SH32052, SH32070). The kit is designed to complement the detailed CMK 5110 set – a detailed layout of the exposed engine and cooler. Master was created by 3D modeling and 3D printing.

ACCESSIBILITY: UK / WWII

1/72 P-40 – Undercarriage Set for Special Hobby Kit

Art.no.	Scale	Barcode
129-7389	1/72	8595593125558

For the new P-40 versions of E, K, M and N from Special Hobby, but not just for them is a set of castings of main chassis shafts. The set offers detailed shafts uncovered with the design of the wing, even in a wider version with covered canopy days and sides. The kit also includes casting with a canvas covered with a sprocket shaft.

ACCESSIBILITY: USA / WWII

1/72 P-40E – Engine Set for Special Hobby Kit

Art.no.	Scale	Barcode
129-7388	1/72	8595593125565

For the new models P-40 version E from Special Hobby is set a detailed engine Allison V-1710-39. The kit also includes engine covers.

ACCESSIBILITY: USA / WWII

1/72 P-40E / K / M / N – Armament Set for Special Hobby Kit

Art.no.	Scale	Barcode
129-7387	1/72	8595593125572

For the new models of the P-40 version E, K, M and N from Special Hobby, a set of gun shafts on both halves of the lower wing and the gunbox shafts in the upper half of the wing are determined. In the set, of course, you can also find the appropriate covers and detailed models of Browning M2 machine guns.

ACCESSIBILITY: USA / WWII

1/72 Biber Trailer Wheels for Special Armor Kit

Art.no.	Scale	Barcode
129-B72102	1/72	8595593125589

Detailed bikes with sharp specimen tires for Biber submarine model. The conveyor model is a new addition to Special Hobby’s Special Armor. The master wheel was created by 3D modeling and 3D printing.

ACCESSIBILITY: Germany / WWII

1/72 WWII US bomber pilot and two gunners

Art.no.	Scale	Barcode
129-F72339	1/72	8595593125596

The set includes pilot and two shooter pieces, part of the crew of multi-engine US bombers from the 2nd World War. wars (eg: B-17, B-24, B-25, B-26, A-20, A-26 …). The figures are cast in total.

ACCESSIBILITY: USA / WWII

1/72 P-40E / K / M and N-1 Seat with Belts for Special Hobby Kit

Art.no.	Scale	Barcode
129-Q72299	1/72	8595593125602

For the new P-40 versions of E, K, M and N-1 and the older P-40F / L from Special Hobby, but not just for the cast seat. Master seats originated in 3D modeling and 3D printing. The American type of lashing belts are cast together with the seat.

ACCESSIBILITY: USA / WWII

1/72 Kittyhawk I, IIa, IIa and III Seat with Sutton Harness for Special Hobby Kit

Art.no.	Scale	Barcode
129-Q72302	1/72	8595593125619

For the new Kittyhawk versions I, II, IIa and III from Special Hobby, but not just for them is a cast seat. Master seats originated in 3D modeling and 3D printing. The seat features Sutton constraining belts.

ACCESSIBILITY: USA, UK / WWII