Dirk's 1/72 Revell Me 262 v1 kitbash

[Dirkpitt289]

Lots and lots of sanding

[Ian]

You're a brave man, Dirk! Looking good so far.

[Martin R]

You're a brave man, Dirk! Looking good so far.

You're a loonie, more like!

Watching with interest - and admiration.

regards,

Martin

[Dirkpitt289]

Turning to the nose of our prototype we already filled in the gun ports but now its time to ready it for the 750HP Jumo 210A piston driven motor and a 2 blade wooden prop.





Using some Evergreen plastic I created a bulkhead for the prop





Next its time to find a 2 bladed wooden prop.

[airjim]

This is really fun to watch. Cool conversion.

Jim

[splash]

Looking very cool Dirk.

Regards
Splash

[Dirkpitt289]

If you're desperate for a prop, you can find one on a Heller Bf 109C, but tbh, you can probably get away with making one out of card.

Thanks Brews, I have what I need. I'll post the results soon I hope. It's been a busy week and weekend for me.

[JohnRatzenberger]

Good work, very informative build !!!

[Dirkpitt289]

Here is some of my reference material





Here is a photo of the V3 without the piston driven motor for reference



Wings assembled





Dry fit the wings and engines. Someone said this wasn't a jet but it sure looks like one to me.



Next its time to add a cover for the soon to be added prop. I used Multiput to achieve this. Once the nose is cured I will do the final sculpting of it.

[Jagewa]

Great work Dirk, that Milliput is great stuff isn't it? Are you going to use it for the leading edges near the fuselage as well?
Cheers
JIm

[malepo]

Hi Dirk, you might consider this one too
http://www.airmodel.de/product_info.php ... 1a-u3.html&;

if you are going to do more 262 versions

[malepo]

ah and yep almost forgot - great progress

[ShaunW]

Great work Dirk and good on you for giving this conversion a go.

[splash]

Looking Good, keep up the great work Dirk.

Regards
Splash