Smashed :(

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 5:58 pm

You know there are some things that happen, and after you feel so stupid. I took my new (just got yesterday) admiral ME262 model with me this afternoon to my brothers house. I wanted to show it to him, as well as take some pictures of it on his driveway. I put the plane down on the driveway, and I went into the house. Not 30 seconds later I heard the sound of breaking plastic. My brother backed up his truck so he could move his riding mower, and he ran right over my ME262. I mean right over it. It was not my brothers fault, it was mine. I put the plane down then went to the door. I thought he was in the house, but he was in the backyard. I was in the kitchen when I heard my ME262 getting smashed. He felt terrible, and I just could not believe what had happened. I can't tell you guys how bummed I am. I mean I got the plane yesterday. Ok, I gota stop thinking about it. Thanks for listening.

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:02 pm

You have my sincere condolences. That, sir, is a real bummer. Wow.....

-Ski

der Vogelfänger · Post by **der Vogelfänger** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:10 pm

Sabrefan,

Are you going to get a replacement? Man, I hurt for you, too.

LMK if I can help in any way,

dV

7thva_hunter · Post by **7thva_hunter** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:21 pm

so sorry dude I know how you feel.

Rowsdower · Post by **Rowsdower** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:21 pm

Put the pieces in a shoebox and bury it in the backyard.

krieglok · Post by **krieglok** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:30 pm

I would run the guilt trip on your brother. It could have been a helpless child laying in the driveway. Maybe he will cough up money towards a new one. At least sue his homeowners insurance. Hey, anything goes when it comes to XD...

TJ

FieroDude · Post by **FieroDude** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 7:41 pm

A moment of silence, please...

Really sorry to hear it, man. You have my deepest sympathies!

Spudkopf · Post by **Spudkopf** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 7:44 pm

Bummer!

However you could always look on the bright side, in that at least you'll have some spares parts for your replacement (you are getting one right!).

And you can swap the AT wheels and rubber tyres onto your 21stCT Me 262 when you get it.

My Me 262 hopefully arrives next week, I was thinking of taking it out to the driveway to take some shots when I get it, but now...............

flayrah · Post by **flayrah** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 7:46 pm

Owwww!! I feel for you, man

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 7:50 pm

Wow! Sorry to hear about your plane. I guess it goes to show we shouldn't leave our XD outdoors on the driveway... Your brother should replace the item, however. I would make mine do that if something similar happened

EnemyAce · Post by **EnemyAce** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:02 pm

Ooof-da. Sorry, man.

pics?

KAMIKAZE · Post by **KAMIKAZE** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:07 pm

Paul,

Would you be interested in selling your broken plane?

Mark

Rowsdower · Post by **Rowsdower** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:47 pm

You could always make a nice crash scene diorama!

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:51 pm

WOW, i did not know that the RAF had such a a weapon..."A massive reversing pick-up"......I think that is what the British needed in the Battle of Britian.......

sorry about the loss.

Plastic Spastic · Post by **Plastic Spastic** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:59 pm

Too Soon!

Moth · Post by **Moth** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 10:19 pm

Man, I feel sorry for you.

Is your brother still alive?

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 11:13 pm

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel your pain.
I would save the parts may be you can do something cool with it.

immeww2 · Post by **immeww2** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 11:23 pm

So sorry to hear about the tragic death of your 262.

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 11:26 pm

Sad news-condolences.
Todd

Big Duke 6 · Post by **Big Duke 6** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 11:28 pm

Damn Paul, that sucks. Got any pics of the carnage. If you are up to it of course. I will be in your stomping ground Sunday, give me a heads up, we can give her a proper send off.

BD6

der Vogelfänger · Post by **der Vogelfänger** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 3:34 am

Sabrefan,

Next time, dispatch the Fw-190D JV44 Papagei Staffel (the red/white stripe undersurface-types), the one's who flew cover for the Me-262 during takeoff and landing operations. They guarded the Sturmvogel from marauding Allied aircraft who wanted the (VERY) easy targed of a slow-flying '262....or a backing-big-wheel-type!

Seriously, as I already said; that hurts-but some of the guys had a good idea: a crash-scene diorama. Not exactly what you invisioned, but that is an alternative; heck, no one else has one of those, either

Regrets,

dV

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:21 am

I once lined up my entire 1:18 scale airplane collection in my drive way to take pics... After your experience I think I make take extra precautions next time myself to avoid a similar fate!

Sorry to hear about your 262 Paul. That sucks in a major way.

bigsarge · Post by **bigsarge** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 12:01 pm

WE WANNA SEE PICS>>>>>

I mean sorry to hear about your plane.I agree with the parts for your next plane or a diarama.Either way you can't go wrong....
bigsarge

vmf214 · Post by **vmf214** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 5:27 pm

Taps, taps, maintain silence about the deck. Sorry man..good spares though as previously stated.