Arma Hobby 1/72 Me 262A-1a/WGr.21 (70084)

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This review will tell you more about Arma Hobby 1/72 Me 262A-1a/WGr.21 (70084). New set continues line of jet aircraft from the famous brand. One box will bring you twin-engine fighter with rocket launchers to install. I reviewed the previous release, so it would be interesting to see what is included here. Overall packaging is typical for this brand, and all frames are closed into one plastic bag. Let's open it and take a closer look together.

By the way, here you can read review with the previous version of this jet.
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Watch this video where I show all parts even closer.

First frame is dedicated to wing and engine gondolas. Note that nose section is molded as one-piece element what should help with assembly. Overall quality looks fine out of the box.

Fuselage halves are molded on the second frame. Both are designed without tail fin, and tailwing will have to be installed separately too.

There are some minor features inside, but cockpit will have to be assembled separately. Guiding pins might be handy for the right alignment of the things together.

Rocket launchers are supplied as 3d-printed parts, so you can expect quite neat quality overall. Those are important for copying the today's version of the aircraft.

Arma Hobby supplies clear frame in the separate plastic bag. Molding quality looks great, and you can open the cockpit on your jet.

Pre-cut masks would be handy not only for the canopy, but also for wheels.

It is also nice to get the metal weights which will help to avoid tail-sitter for your model.

Decals sheet is not that big, but you will find there all necessary symbols for two markings. Note also special decals for the cockpit and neat stencils. Both camouflages can be seen on the photo below.

Assembly manual is typical for this brand. I show all pages in the video-review.

New Me 262 should be already available for purchase. In my opinion it is as nice as the previous release in the same scale. Overall quality looks great straight out of the box. Moreover, manufacturer provides you with all the necessary things, so you can build a good copy. I have no doubt that we will see some aftermarket for the set, but keep in mind that upgrades will cost you extra.

Get this and other kits on Arma Hobby website.

Pros

• Nice molding quality
• Clever parts division
• Good decals
• Masks included
• 3D-printed parts included

Cons

• Pilot figurine could be handy

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