In Box Review of Revell Monogram Pro Modeler 1/72nd Scale
Messerschmitt Me-262A
Kit no. 85-5942
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 1997
Available one place overseas on the web.
Very nice detail.
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 1997
Available one place overseas on the web.
Very nice detail.
HISTORY:
The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German: "Swallow") in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel (German: "Storm Bird") in fighter-bomber versions, is a fighter aircraft and fighter-bomber that was designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt. It was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft.The design of what would become the Me 262 started in April 1939, before World War II. It made its maiden flight on 18 April 1941 with a piston engine, and its first jet-powered flight on 18 July 1942.
Progress was delayed by problems with engines, metallurgy, and interference from Luftwaffe chief Hermann Göring and Adolf Hitler. The German leader demanded that the Me 262, conceived as a defensive interceptor, be redesigned as ground-attack/bomber aircraft. The aircraft became operational with the Luftwaffe in mid-1944. The Me 262 was faster and more heavily armed than any Allied fighter, including the British jet-powered Gloster Meteor. The Allies countered by attacking the aircraft on the ground and during takeoff and landing.
One of the most advanced WWII combat aircraft,[6] the Me 262 operated as a light bomber, reconnaissance, and experimental night fighter. The Me 262 proved an effective dogfighter against Allied fighters; German pilots claimed 542 Allied aircraft shot down, although higher claims have sometimes been made. The aircraft had reliability problems because of strategic materials shortages and design compromises with its Junkers Jumo 004 axial-flow turbojet engines.
Late-war Allied attacks on fuel supplies also reduced the aircraft's effectiveness. Armament production within Germany was focused on more easily manufactured aircraft. Ultimately, the Me 262 had little effect on the war because of its late introduction and the small numbers that entered service. Although German use of the Me 262 ended with World War II, the Czechoslovak Air Force operated a small number until 1951. Also, Israel may have used between two and eight Me 262s. These were supposedly built by Avia and supplied covertly, and there has been no official confirmations of their use.
The aircraft heavily influenced several prototype designs, such as the Sukhoi Su-9 (1946) and Nakajima Kikka. Many captured Me 262s were studied and flight-tested by the major powers, and influenced the designs of production aircraft such as the North American F-86 Sabre, MiG-15, and Boeing B-47 Stratojet. Several aircraft have survived on static display in museums. Some privately built flying reproductions have also been produced; these are usually powered by modern General Electric CJ610 engines.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Crew: 1
Length: 10.6 m (34 ft 9 in)
Wingspan: 12.6 m (41 ft 4 in)
Height: 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in)
Wing area: 21.7 m2 (234 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 7.32
Empty weight: 3,795 kg (8,367 lb) [156]
Gross weight: 6,473 kg (14,271 lb) [156]
Max takeoff weight: 7,130 kg (15,719 lb) [156]
Powerplant: 2 × Junkers Jumo 004B-1 axial-flow turbojet engines, 8.8 kN (1,980 lbf) thrust each
Maximum speed: 900 km/h (560 mph, 490 kn)
Range: 1,050 km (650 mi, 570 nmi)
Service ceiling: 11,450 m (37,570 ft)
Rate of climb: 20 m/s (3,900 ft/min) at max weight of 7,130 kg (15,720 lb)
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)
The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German: "Swallow") in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel (German: "Storm Bird") in fighter-bomber versions, is a fighter aircraft and fighter-bomber that was designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt. It was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft.The design of what would become the Me 262 started in April 1939, before World War II. It made its maiden flight on 18 April 1941 with a piston engine, and its first jet-powered flight on 18 July 1942.
Progress was delayed by problems with engines, metallurgy, and interference from Luftwaffe chief Hermann Göring and Adolf Hitler. The German leader demanded that the Me 262, conceived as a defensive interceptor, be redesigned as ground-attack/bomber aircraft. The aircraft became operational with the Luftwaffe in mid-1944. The Me 262 was faster and more heavily armed than any Allied fighter, including the British jet-powered Gloster Meteor. The Allies countered by attacking the aircraft on the ground and during takeoff and landing.
One of the most advanced WWII combat aircraft,[6] the Me 262 operated as a light bomber, reconnaissance, and experimental night fighter. The Me 262 proved an effective dogfighter against Allied fighters; German pilots claimed 542 Allied aircraft shot down, although higher claims have sometimes been made. The aircraft had reliability problems because of strategic materials shortages and design compromises with its Junkers Jumo 004 axial-flow turbojet engines.
Late-war Allied attacks on fuel supplies also reduced the aircraft's effectiveness. Armament production within Germany was focused on more easily manufactured aircraft. Ultimately, the Me 262 had little effect on the war because of its late introduction and the small numbers that entered service. Although German use of the Me 262 ended with World War II, the Czechoslovak Air Force operated a small number until 1951. Also, Israel may have used between two and eight Me 262s. These were supposedly built by Avia and supplied covertly, and there has been no official confirmations of their use.
The aircraft heavily influenced several prototype designs, such as the Sukhoi Su-9 (1946) and Nakajima Kikka. Many captured Me 262s were studied and flight-tested by the major powers, and influenced the designs of production aircraft such as the North American F-86 Sabre, MiG-15, and Boeing B-47 Stratojet. Several aircraft have survived on static display in museums. Some privately built flying reproductions have also been produced; these are usually powered by modern General Electric CJ610 engines.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Crew: 1
Length: 10.6 m (34 ft 9 in)
Wingspan: 12.6 m (41 ft 4 in)
Height: 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in)
Wing area: 21.7 m2 (234 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 7.32
Empty weight: 3,795 kg (8,367 lb) [156]
Gross weight: 6,473 kg (14,271 lb) [156]
Max takeoff weight: 7,130 kg (15,719 lb) [156]
Powerplant: 2 × Junkers Jumo 004B-1 axial-flow turbojet engines, 8.8 kN (1,980 lbf) thrust each
Maximum speed: 900 km/h (560 mph, 490 kn)
Range: 1,050 km (650 mi, 570 nmi)
Service ceiling: 11,450 m (37,570 ft)
Rate of climb: 20 m/s (3,900 ft/min) at max weight of 7,130 kg (15,720 lb)
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)
THE KIT:
Revell-Monogram Pro Modeler is an old prolific plastic model manufacturer , based in Morton Grove, IL. They make all manner of plastic model subjects in the popular scales.
This kit comes in a blousy, shrink-wrapped tray and lid type box. Box is 3 ½” too long.
The cover art shows a Me-262A that is climbing up to attack a group of 3 U.S. B-24 bombers.
The Me-262A is in a camouflage wave pattern of brown-violet and dark-green over a blue undercarriage. It has a blue shield with a black diagonal band across it, with a white greyhound dog on the band. Over a red no. 1 that is outlined in white. On the sides of the fuselage there are 2 black chevrons, outlined in white that are pointed forward, a black and white German cross and a red and blue fuselage band with a white no. 1 on it. Black swastika, outlined in white on the rudder sides.
One side-panel of the box shows 2 color, top-view color photos of the model made up in 2 schemes.
One is the box art scheme (already described).
The second one is in a base of brown-violet with a dark-green spot pattern over it and the top of the blue undercarriage. It has a skeletal white Germa cross on the sides of the fuselage, followed by a white no. 1 and white letter B and black R. A narrow white band is diagonally beginning just under the cockpit and around the fuselage. It has a black and white German swastika on the rudder sides.
Followed by a one-paragraph history of the Me-252A in English and French.
Revell-Monogram Pro Modeler is an old prolific plastic model manufacturer , based in Morton Grove, IL. They make all manner of plastic model subjects in the popular scales.
This kit comes in a blousy, shrink-wrapped tray and lid type box. Box is 3 ½” too long.
The cover art shows a Me-262A that is climbing up to attack a group of 3 U.S. B-24 bombers.
The Me-262A is in a camouflage wave pattern of brown-violet and dark-green over a blue undercarriage. It has a blue shield with a black diagonal band across it, with a white greyhound dog on the band. Over a red no. 1 that is outlined in white. On the sides of the fuselage there are 2 black chevrons, outlined in white that are pointed forward, a black and white German cross and a red and blue fuselage band with a white no. 1 on it. Black swastika, outlined in white on the rudder sides.
One side-panel of the box shows 2 color, top-view color photos of the model made up in 2 schemes.
One is the box art scheme (already described).
The second one is in a base of brown-violet with a dark-green spot pattern over it and the top of the blue undercarriage. It has a skeletal white Germa cross on the sides of the fuselage, followed by a white no. 1 and white letter B and black R. A narrow white band is diagonally beginning just under the cockpit and around the fuselage. It has a black and white German swastika on the rudder sides.
Followed by a one-paragraph history of the Me-252A in English and French.
The other side-panel shows a color top view illustration of the model made up in the letter BR scheme and a bottom view of the box art scheme.
Followed by a paint list and features of the kit: Plastic model may be painted to match photos on box. Paint and model cement not included are required for assembly. Length of the model made up is 5 7/8ths (14,7 cm). Wingspan is 6 7/8ths (17,2 cm). Kit contains 54 pieces. Pictorial instruction sheet provides assembly instructions. For ages 12 to adult. In English and French.
Revell-Monograms' customer service phone number to use during the week is provided. Followed by the copyright date of 1997, over Revell-Monogram’s street address in Morton Grove, IL. In the 2 languages. Their office address in Germany is also provided.
Followed by a paint list and features of the kit: Plastic model may be painted to match photos on box. Paint and model cement not included are required for assembly. Length of the model made up is 5 7/8ths (14,7 cm). Wingspan is 6 7/8ths (17,2 cm). Kit contains 54 pieces. Pictorial instruction sheet provides assembly instructions. For ages 12 to adult. In English and French.
Revell-Monograms' customer service phone number to use during the week is provided. Followed by the copyright date of 1997, over Revell-Monogram’s street address in Morton Grove, IL. In the 2 languages. Their office address in Germany is also provided.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
This kit holds 4 medium-grey trees, a clear tree and the decal sheet in one clear sealed cello bag.
The instructions consist of a staple-bound booklet of 16 pages in 8 ½” x 11” page format.
Page 1 begins with a black and white copy of the box art at the top. Over the history of the Me-262A in English and French and a repeat of Revell-Monogram’s street address.
Page 2 begins with READ BEFORE ASSEMBLY instructions, over international assembly symbol explanations, a repeat of Revell-Monogram’s address
and phone number and a paint color listing in 4 languages, including English.
Page 3 on through to page 13 gives a grand total of 10 assembly steps.
There is a total of 14 black and white photos of various parts of the anatomy of an actual Me-262A in a museum.
Trees are not alphabetized or illustrated in the instructions. Bad move Revell-Monogram !
The 1st large medium-gray tree holds, the wing halves, landing gear doors etc. (7 parts)
This kit holds 4 medium-grey trees, a clear tree and the decal sheet in one clear sealed cello bag.
The instructions consist of a staple-bound booklet of 16 pages in 8 ½” x 11” page format.
Page 1 begins with a black and white copy of the box art at the top. Over the history of the Me-262A in English and French and a repeat of Revell-Monogram’s street address.
Page 2 begins with READ BEFORE ASSEMBLY instructions, over international assembly symbol explanations, a repeat of Revell-Monogram’s address
and phone number and a paint color listing in 4 languages, including English.
Page 3 on through to page 13 gives a grand total of 10 assembly steps.
There is a total of 14 black and white photos of various parts of the anatomy of an actual Me-262A in a museum.
Trees are not alphabetized or illustrated in the instructions. Bad move Revell-Monogram !
The 1st large medium-gray tree holds, the wing halves, landing gear doors etc. (7 parts)
The 2nd large medium-gray tree holds: the fuselage halves, cockpit parts, engine nacelles, tail wings (11 parts)
The medium-sized medium-gray tree holds: drop tanks, landing gear legs, wheels, nose bottom panel, dashboard, joystick, cockpit side instrument panels,bombs . engine air intake noses etc. (26 parts)
The small medium-gray tree holds rocket tubes (6 parts)
The clear parts-tree holds the canopy parts (3 parts)
The decal sheet completes the kit’s contents.
There is no pilot figure provided.
Recommended.
Recommended.