Italeri Me262

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I am looking for a cheap and cheerful project this month, and discovered an Italeri 1/48th Me262 in LHS for £10.00.

I know the Tamyia kit is the business, but don’t fancy the price much.

Question is:

Is the Italeri beast any good?

I’m not adverse to getting out the plasticard and wire and doing some scratchbuilding.

Karl

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I have had pretty good luck with this company in the past, especially with 1:72 modern aircraft like F14 and F18. I will be curious to see other opinions, however. I can tell you, the Tamiya is a marvelous build. I just completed one and it was awesome!

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i think the Iterleri 262 is based on the Dragon 262
if you look at Pixilators 262 on here it will tell you what the Dragon kits like

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I have the 262 and can’t wait to build it.
I am trying to get hold of the TA152H to go with it.
They make a lovely couple.

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Hey All!

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Lancaster_lover

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Pix’s post ID= 9209 has a list of areas that need extra attention on
the DML Me 262’s. I believe it’s on page two.Lots of information on the
other pages too.

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Hi Oggy…
Look for the E-mail for the Ta 152H…

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Sorry im not trying to do the hijacked for the thread!

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i bought it too. its ok, ok fit. kinda dragonish

but no etched metal, instead, a small plastic spruce

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Thanks guys.

I was looking at the Dragon 262 night fighter the other week, as it was going a measly £9, but like a fool thought I would come back the following week and get it.

Of course it had already gone by then, as had the Hobbycraft Ju88C night fighter, again in 1/48.

Oh well.

looks like I’ll be getting the 262 next week then.

Thanks

Karl

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Thanks John.
I just found one on a UK website and ordered it yesterday.
Hopefully the postal strike hasn’t caused too much of a backlog

Paul

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From the looks of it in the box I guess you can say its subpar. I dont see how it could be compared to the dragon kit due to the fact that it lacks alot of detail. I am sure that there will be an aftermarket blitz for it though.