Dragon Models 1:72 Warbirds 50307
Messerschmitt Me 262A Diecast Model
Luftwaffe III./EJG 2, "Red 13", Heinz Bar, Lechfeld, Germany, March 1945, w/Airfield Hardstand Display Base |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Messerschmitt Me 262A | | 5.75" | | 6.75" |
Design work on the Me 262 actually began as early as September 1939, though its development was protracted. It wasn't until July 18 1942 that the first turbojet-powered Me 262V-3 made its maiden flight. Capable of a top speed of 870km/h, the pair of axial-flow compressor type Junkers Jumo 004B turbojets were notoriously unreliable, and their average lifespan was just 25 hours.
This fully finished and pre-painted model has a distinctive and authentically rendered camouflage paint scheme, and represents "Red 13" of III./EJG2 as flown by Heinz Bär in March 1945, in the closing months of the war in Europe. . Details and proportions on the model are accurate, while colorful tactical markings add an extra element of interest. The cockpit is fully detailed for viewing. This release adds an extra dimension – it is mounted on a beautifully modeled scenic base made of resin that portrays a revetment section of an airfield. This Me 262A-1a is perhaps ready to scramble or awaiting some much-needed maintenance of its fickle jet engines. Whatever the case, the scene is delightfully presented and expertly painted, providing an excellent canvas for modelers to add further details. Or unadorned, it makes a spectacular display in its own right.
Designed to meet Adolph Hitler's vision of a high-speed, light-payload ground attack bomber, the Me 262 was first flown on April 18, 1941. As the world's first operational jet aircraft, development of the 262 was dominated by confusion, with Hitler envisioning a bomber and designers envisioning a jet fighter. Capable of outpacing the P-51 Mustang by 120 miles per hour, the 262 was clearly the best fighter plane to serve in WWII but was too late to help the Luftwaffe. Its specialized maintenance requirements and fuel shortages, coupled with aggressive Allied ground attacks prevented it from having any serious impact on the outcome of the war. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Dragon's 1:72 scale Me 262 is constructed almost entirely of solid diecast metal. Both nose and main landing gear are constructed as complete subassemblies for quick and easy ground configuration. The diecast metal engine nacelles with turbofan and exhaust details are fitted almost seamlessly to the model's solid metal wing. The canopy can be configured in the open position to reveal a wonderfully detailed cockpit interior with pad-printed front and side instrument panels, control stick and simulated seat belts. The series includes the single-seat "A" variant and the two-seat "B" variant in the trainer and nightfighter (with nose-mounted radar antenna) configurations.
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The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircaft.
Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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