1st PLACE EXPERT: 1/48 Tamiya Messerschmitt Me 262 A-2a 9K+YH of 1/KG 51

[Crimea_River]

Messerschmitt Me 262 A-2a 9K+YH of 1/KG 51 based at Rheine Autumn 1944

User Name: Crimea River
First Name: Andy
Category: 1 Advanced
Scale: 1/48
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Type: Messerschmitt Me-262 A-2 with Kettenkrad
Used OOB decals, added scratch built details and Eduard PE seatbelts.

Well, here's the final product with the obligatory photos. This was a challenging build as I had not attempted such a complex squiggle pattern camo before with an airbrush. I've learned a lot and know I can do better the next time.

Thanks to all who took interest in the build and to those who provided detailed references on the subject aircraft.

 

[Wildcat]

Wow! Superb effort Andy!

 

[vikingBerserker]

Oustanding job Andy!

 

[B-17engineer]

Holy crap nice work!

 

[lesofprimus]

I think u've surpassed ur best work Andy, cause this one is just beautiful...

Do u think u can do a re-do of ur pics, without the base.... Its very nice but distracting, and come judging time, all eyes should be on the kit, not the presentation....

 

[Heinz]

Wow man that looks bloody trick! 8)

Well done!

 

[Njaco]

Freakin' awesome Andy! Lovely job!!!

 

[ozhawk40]

Outstanding! Fabulous presentation there CR. 8)

Cheers

Peter

 

[Maglar]

Drop dead beautiful Andy.. the model and the dio!!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Awesome Andy, just awesome

 

[Wurger]

Excellent work.

 

[kgambit]

Great Job Andy.

 

[Gnomey]

Great work!

 

[109ROAMING]

DAMN thats SWEET mate 8)

 

[rochie]

very well done mate, came out great despite the setback with the paint and decals

 

[imalko]

Really outstanding work Andy, both on the model and entire diorama too.

 

[Crimea_River]

Thanks everyone for your kind comments. I appreciate them very much.

Here you go Dan. Figures and dio removed. Let me know if these are still not up to snuff.

 

[Crimea_River]

Here are the 4 optional shots - model only:

 

[B-17engineer]

wonderful!

 

[Maximowitz]

Absolutely fantastic. An excellent choice of subject too.