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The Me 262 has long been a favorite subject of modelers and aviation enthusiasts, and there are many options available to those who would like to place a scale representation of this historic aircraft up on their bookshelf. Paper or plastic, wood or resin ... the chances are, whatever you are looking for, we can point you in the right direction. From the least expensive to the most exotic, here is a quick rundown on what is available in today's market.
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If you don't have a lot to spend, or are just looking for something fun to do, it's hard to beat the Fiddler's Green Me 262 paper model. This "kit" consists of an Adobe Acrobat™ .pdf file which you can download and print at home on any color printer. Then simply cut out the pieces and paste, per the printed directions. | |||
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We intend to prepare additional material for this section in due time; however, because of the vast range of kits and aftermarket accessories available, we recommend that you visit a dedicated scale modeling site such as Brett Green's HyperScale. | |||
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Sometimes,
there really is no substitute for a professional wood or resin scale model.
Pictured at right is a 1/32 scale mahogany model from Showcase Models.
It comes complete with a display stand, and is available right here at the
Stormbirds ANNEX.
Visitors ordering
this (or any other) model from the ANNEX will automatically receive a
15% discount off of the manufacturer's
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Stuart Mackay Models in the UK is offering Twin Electric Ducted Fan or Twin Turbine models of the Me 262. The models are constructed of silver epoxy moldings, complete with all surface details -- to include flush rivets, panel details and other details of the original. As an option, the model can also be pre-finished in an airbrushed, authentic Luftwaffe color scheme. The fan clicks into its location and the entire inlet and outlet duct is already molded into the motor nacelles. Hinges are elastic flap on both ailerons and elevator. The builder's work is minimized to the installation of the fan unit and avionics to get this classic jet in the air. Equipped with the optional retractable undercarriage system (with brakes for Turbine), the Me262 takes off from smooth surfaces. The highly efficient aerodynamic design allows for five minutes (2400 maH Nicads) of high speed (over 100 mph!) flight, including aerobatics. While low speed handling and stability are outstanding, this model is not recommended for beginners.
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Scale:
Not specified at time of writing UPDATE: From the UK, RC Modeler John Wright sent us the following:
John can be reached at john1@wrighta.demon.co.uk.
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The Kranz R/C Me 262 available from Germany is a composite (fiberglass) semi-kit with an excellent scale appearance, although this kit is designed for the experienced r/c modeler. Special
Note: An updated version of this kit will be available in late 2007.
It will be a complete redesign of the internals and end up in an almost
ready to fly jet, especially made for the experienced competition flyer.
It is a fully molded kit with ALL details like rivets , panels, hatches
....... Special retracts, decal sets, pilot figures, cockpits will be
available also.
RC Modeller Horst Niemann from Germany recently sent us this photo of his completed Kranz Me 262, powered by a pair of gas turbines. The wingspan is 262 cm., with a flight-ready weight of 21.5 Kg (including 4 liters of kerosene). Niemann use two "AMT Mercury HP" gasturbines (2 x 9,5 Kg.) for his kit, which features, electrically retracted landing gear, gear doors and wheelbrakes. The plane is is complete with all surface details, and tops out at about 240 km/h! First flight was 8 May 2002. Niemann can be reached at dr.niemann@t-online.de. Dr. Niemann
was kind enough to send us a .mpg video of a flight his Kranz 262 made
in November 2002 at a NATO airbase in Ahlhorn, Germany. You can view his
"low pass" footage HERE,
but good luck convicing yourself that this is just an RC model, and not
a real Me 262!
Another
excellent large-scale (105' wing span) kit is now being offered by Joseph
Saitta of Seminole, Florida. Saitta's model is about 7% larger than conventional
1/5 scale kits, and weighs-in between 25 and 31 pounds in flight configuration.
It is powered by turbines
or ducted
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Model
Turbine sources: Golden
West Models. LLC AMT USA
Aviation Microjet Technology Note: We regret that Stormbirds is not able to provide scale drawings or other technical plans for construction of R/C aircraft; however, Flugzeug North America carries a full line of ScaleCraft blueprints, including sets for the Me 262. Many R/C builders have reported that these plans have proven helpful.
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