{"product_id":"70083-messerschmitt-me-262-a-1a-1-72","title":"70083 Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a (1\/72)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesserschmitt Me 262 A-1a “Schwalbe” - All-new Arma Hobby tooling – 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a “Schwalbe” was the world’s first mass-produced jet fighter to enter combat service. The Arma Hobby kit is produced using completely new tooling manufactured in 2025, based on a highly accurate 3D airframe model by Arthur Bentley, one of the most respected aviation researchers and draughtsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe project focuses on faithful reproduction of the aircraft’s shape, correct geometry, and a high level of detail, while maintaining a logical and modeller-friendly assembly design. The model reproduces characteristic features of the Me 262, including deployed leading-edge slats, richly detailed landing gear bays, R4M air-to-air rockets, and 250 kg bombs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe 1\/72 scale kit represents the single-seat fighter version A-1a and allows the modeller to build three historical marking options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003etwo grey plastic sprues,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eone clear sprue containing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ecockpit canopy parts,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ethe Arma Jig assembly stand to assist with correct alignment of components,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003emetal nose weight to ensure proper balance of the finished model,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003edecal sheet (Cartograf) with three marking options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003etwo wartime schemes,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eone post-war scheme,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003epainting masks for the canopy,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ecode to download a file for 3D printing accessories for the kit.\u003cbr\u003eThe kit is intended for self-assembly and painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMesserschmitt Me 262 A-1a, W.Nr. 500071 “White 3”, Oberfähnrich (officer cadet) Hans Guido Mutke, 9.\/JG 7, München-Riem \/ Fürstenfeldbruck airfields, Germany, April 1945\u003cbr\u003eMesserschmitt Me 262 A-1a, Jagdverband 44, Generalleutnant (Lieutenant General) Adolf Galland, unit commander, München-Riem airfield, Germany, February–April 1945\u003cbr\u003eAvia S-92 “Turbina”, V-40, Czechoslovak Air Force, 5th Fighter Flight (5. stíhací letka), Žatec airfield, 1947–1950\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arma Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58210130002252,"sku":"AH70083","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1715\/1191\/files\/big_70083-box.jpg?v=1784962752","url":"https:\/\/hobbycolours.com\/products\/70083-messerschmitt-me-262-a-1a-1-72","provider":"HOBBYColours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}