Review of Top Notch Masks for Models 1/48th Scale
Camouflage Set no. TNM48-M27 for
German Me-262 (late) from 26 November 1944
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: 9.94 £ ($13.10 U.S. dollars)
Copyright of the set is 2017.
Top Notch is based in the UK.
MSRP: 9.94 £ ($13.10 U.S. dollars)
Copyright of the set is 2017.
Top Notch is based in the UK.
ABOUT THE SET:
This is the February 23, 1945 factory camouflage applied to the Me-262A-1A series. Numerous variations occurred including irregular wing upper surface demarcation lines, a solid single color over all upper surfaces and mottling variations to the vertical tail assembly. Most aircraft were routinely camouflaged color RLM 76 lichtblau (light-blue)on all under surfaces.
See also Top Notch's Me-262 early mask set TNM-M26.
The masking set comes in a clear zip-locked cello bag. It contains the instructions, 2 grey vinyl die-cut sheets of self-adhering masks, with a stiff sheet.
The instructions consists of a single sheet that is printed on one side and folded to fit the envelope.
On the right side at the top is a color illustration of half of a British roundel welded to half of a German cross, a corner says the set is NEW.
Top Notch's logo is also at the top. It is a circle with Top Notch masks for models and a gray illustration of a Spitfire or Hurricane.
Below this is a illustration of the parts in the masking set.
This is the February 23, 1945 factory camouflage applied to the Me-262A-1A series. Numerous variations occurred including irregular wing upper surface demarcation lines, a solid single color over all upper surfaces and mottling variations to the vertical tail assembly. Most aircraft were routinely camouflaged color RLM 76 lichtblau (light-blue)on all under surfaces.
See also Top Notch's Me-262 early mask set TNM-M26.
The masking set comes in a clear zip-locked cello bag. It contains the instructions, 2 grey vinyl die-cut sheets of self-adhering masks, with a stiff sheet.
The instructions consists of a single sheet that is printed on one side and folded to fit the envelope.
On the right side at the top is a color illustration of half of a British roundel welded to half of a German cross, a corner says the set is NEW.
Top Notch's logo is also at the top. It is a circle with Top Notch masks for models and a gray illustration of a Spitfire or Hurricane.
Below this is a illustration of the parts in the masking set.
There are 15 sections for the splinter camouflage, 2 sections for the ripple under the top colors, 6 sections for areas on the engine nacelles.
Logo was designed by Lyle Schuller and the copyright date of the set is 2017.
On the left side of the instructions is a 3-view of a Me-262a showing its sides and top. Captions tell where to apply the masks.
On the left side of the instructions is a 3-view of a Me-262a showing its sides and top. Captions tell where to apply the masks.
At the bottom a free manual with step-by-step instructions and photos on how to use the masks can be downloaded from Top Notch's web site.
A small illustration of a WWII propaganda poster appears. It shows a woman flexing her bicep and WE CAN DO IT!
I wish to thank the folks at Top Notch for this review sample. All their mask sets can be seen on their web site at:
A small illustration of a WWII propaganda poster appears. It shows a woman flexing her bicep and WE CAN DO IT!
I wish to thank the folks at Top Notch for this review sample. All their mask sets can be seen on their web site at: