HOBBYBOSS Messerschmitt Me262A-2a 1:72 - HB80249

HOBBYBOSS Messerschmitt Me262A-2a 1:72 - HB80249

The Messerschmitt Me262 "Swallow" was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. Officially named "Swallow", the Allies called it the “Storm bird”. The Me262 had a negligible impact on the course of the WWII, but its design was highly influential on postwar aircraft development. Its first test flight was in 1941, but didn’t see operational service until July1944. Including all versions, about 1,430 Me262’s were produced.

Features:

• Item No    80249
• Item Name    Me262 A-1a Fighter
• Scale    1:72
• Item Type    Static Aircraft
• Model Brief    Length:147 mm   Wingspanh:173 mm   Height:53 mm
• Total Parts    44
• Total Sprues    5 sprues, fuselage, wing
• Camouflage Scheme 1) "White 8"  Kommando Novotny, November  1944.  
  2) Me 262 A-1a.  of 9./JG54.

Plastic model assembly kit. Requires paint, glue and modelling tools.