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Das Werk to Release New Tool, “Highly Detailed” Me 262 Kit

Das Werk has announced the upcoming release of a new tool Messerschmitt Me 262 in 1/32 scale.

The new kit (32003) will reportedly include easy build engineering with a single piece lower wing, fully posable flaps, slats and control surfaces, and highly detailed cockpit, wheel wells and Mk 108 cannon bays. In addition, the company will be releasing a separate, complimentary set of three German WW2 mechanics usable in maintenance scenes with lifelike poses.

As of this writing, the exact release dates have not yet been announced. It is only stated that they will be released “later this year.” Click below to check out an additional image.

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Hobby Boss Releases Massive 1/18 Me 262 A-1a Model Kit

Hobby Boss has released its new Me 262 A-1a model kit in a whopping 1/18 scale.

The kit (81805) reportedly boasts over 230 parts, including clear parts and rubber tires. It spans 680mm (about 27″) and measures 590mm in length (about 23″). It appears that two marking options are included.

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Airfix to Release New “Sturmvogel” Me 262 Model Kit

Airfix has announced the upcoming release of a Me 262 “Sturmvogel” fighter/bomber variant in 1/72 scale.

The offering (A03090) is described as the next release from their popular Me 262 tooling and will include an additional sprue with new parts representing the type’s two 250kg nose mounted bombs and the R4M ‘Orkan’ rocket packs, as well as two liveries depicting an Me262A-2 of 1.Kampfgeschwader 51 and an Me262A-1A of 9./Jagdgeschwader 7.

The kit is scheduled for release sometime in the autumn and is currently available for pre-order.

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Freewing Releases New 70 mm Messerschmitt Me 262 RC Model

Freewing has released an updated version of their 70 mm Messerschmitt Me 262 RC model.

“Version 2” reportedly features upgraded 3048-2150kv brushless outrunner motors, twin 12-Blade 70mm EDFs with metal housing for “high speed maneuvers and realistic jet turbine sound,” as well as a new livery representing “Yellow 7” (B/N 500491) which is on display at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

The model is said to be “very nimble with excellent speed and flight characteristics” and reportedly includes super scale features such as a detailed cockpit, authentic graphics, engine vents and machine guns. The model is also touted as offering split flaps for shorter takeoffs and slower landings, nylon hinges on all control surfaces, crash resistant EPO foam with carbon wing spars for enhanced strength and durable, shock absorbing, metal retractable gear.

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