21st Century 18th scale ME262 nightfighter question
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mosquitomania
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21st Century 18th scale ME262 nightfighter question
I am thinking about getting a 21st Century 18th scale ME262 Nightfighter model. Can I get some opinions on this model, it looks really nice.
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Re: 21st Century 18th scale ME262 nightfighter question
Buy it !mosquitomania wrote:I am thinking about getting a 21st Century 18th scale ME262 Nightfighter model. Can I get some opinions on this model, it looks really nice.
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tmanthegreat
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Mosquitomania, here's a detailed review and photos of the 21c ME-262B Nightfighter, meshed together from a couple different posts I made in a couple different threads dating from when the plane was first released. In short, it is certainly worth the purchase and I believe BadCat is having a sale on it through this Monday (June 16) 
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This aircraft is very impressive, even moreso than the 21c ME-262-A1. The assembly is pretty much the same and the feel of the aircraft is heavy and solid. I still think 21c could have gotten by with making the wings and landing gear all one piece, as was done on the AT ME-262. It would make for much easier and less-risky assembly.
The basic moving features are all the same as the 21c ME-262A. Basically, they consist of all moving control surfaces, retractable landing gear, opening gun bays, optional ordinance, and the cockpit canopies. The cockpit detail is excellent, even in the radar operator's compartment. All instruments are painted as are minute lables you need a magnifying glass to see. The seats have cloth seatbeltsThe double opening canopies are a little stiff, so care must be used when opening them; they do close tight. The landing gear extend and retract well. They have support struts to lock them in place when extended. The ordinance can be switched out between bombs or drop tanks. Droptanks are the most accurate for this plane. JATO rocket tubes are also included and are optional.
The figures are largely identical. Although the faces are the same, the radar operator has colored eyebrows and a lighter skin complexion than the pilot, which has darker eyebrows and more of a tan. No different headsculpt, but 21c did attempt to make some variation. However, there is one little difference between the figures that is of great importance. The radar operator comes with two sets of legs like the Vietnam figures! The first set are non articulated and moulded in a "scrunched up" position so that the figure can fit in the rear seat. Spare articulated legs are included in the bag of parts.
The paintscheme is the best part of the plane. The underside is flat black with the upperside being the two-tone gray cammo. The dark gray spray looks very realistic and is quite well done. A very close inspection of the paint reveals the little nicks and dings that 21c planes always seem to have, but unless you look really close, they are not nearly as noticable as on other planes. The stenciling and national insignia are still painted on the black undersides.
I have been very pleased with this plane and would rate it as one of 21c's better aircraft in 1:18th scale. I give it high marks in the quality of construction and the paintscheme. All around, this is one cool release from 21c!
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This aircraft is very impressive, even moreso than the 21c ME-262-A1. The assembly is pretty much the same and the feel of the aircraft is heavy and solid. I still think 21c could have gotten by with making the wings and landing gear all one piece, as was done on the AT ME-262. It would make for much easier and less-risky assembly.
The basic moving features are all the same as the 21c ME-262A. Basically, they consist of all moving control surfaces, retractable landing gear, opening gun bays, optional ordinance, and the cockpit canopies. The cockpit detail is excellent, even in the radar operator's compartment. All instruments are painted as are minute lables you need a magnifying glass to see. The seats have cloth seatbeltsThe double opening canopies are a little stiff, so care must be used when opening them; they do close tight. The landing gear extend and retract well. They have support struts to lock them in place when extended. The ordinance can be switched out between bombs or drop tanks. Droptanks are the most accurate for this plane. JATO rocket tubes are also included and are optional.
The figures are largely identical. Although the faces are the same, the radar operator has colored eyebrows and a lighter skin complexion than the pilot, which has darker eyebrows and more of a tan. No different headsculpt, but 21c did attempt to make some variation. However, there is one little difference between the figures that is of great importance. The radar operator comes with two sets of legs like the Vietnam figures! The first set are non articulated and moulded in a "scrunched up" position so that the figure can fit in the rear seat. Spare articulated legs are included in the bag of parts.
The paintscheme is the best part of the plane. The underside is flat black with the upperside being the two-tone gray cammo. The dark gray spray looks very realistic and is quite well done. A very close inspection of the paint reveals the little nicks and dings that 21c planes always seem to have, but unless you look really close, they are not nearly as noticable as on other planes. The stenciling and national insignia are still painted on the black undersides.
I have been very pleased with this plane and would rate it as one of 21c's better aircraft in 1:18th scale. I give it high marks in the quality of construction and the paintscheme. All around, this is one cool release from 21c!
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Get them both,,,I =don't have any QC issues with mine.
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