Aires

1/48 Messerschmitt Me 262A Engine Set

Product # 4145 for Tamiya kit

Product Article by Andreas 'Goggo' Gordes in 2004

 

 

After Aires already released a Jumo 004 engine set as a kit, this time they show us a special set with fittings and cowlings for the Me-262 from Tamiya.

The set contains parts for 2 complete engines, 34 parts in beige resin, 28 etched parts and finally wire. Detailing and fitting are unbelievable excellent. The instruction is easy and complete. Aires even differentiates between the left and right engine.

Details are superior and you cannot compare these with the engines from Tamiya included in the Clear Edition. For example you will find here the combustion chambers inside of the punched covers. But you should not consider using the Aires engines for the Clear Edition. You would not see the many details through the clear plastic.

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You have to keep in mind, that the leading edge slats of the Me-262 have been extended on the ground. Aires would have done us a big favour if they had given us a complete lower wing half with the integrated engine mount and the inner side of the slats. This was a continuous box over the whole wing span with the real 262.

So you will have some big problems when removing the complete leading edge and the engine mount of the Tamiya wings. However, this new kit from Aires is another jewel!

Andreas

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Photos and text © by Andreas 'Goggo' Gordes