Messerschmitt Me 262 scale model

Description

model of the german jet fighter from WW2 in 1:72 scale

About aircraft

The Messerschmitt Me 262 was the world’s first operational jet-powered fighter, developed by Germany during World War II. Introduced in 1944, it was significantly faster than any Allied aircraft, with a top speed of around 870 km/h (540 mph), powered by two Junkers Jumo 004 turbojet engines. The Me 262 was primarily designed as a fighter but was also used in bomber and reconnaissance roles. Its armament included four 30mm cannons, making it a formidable adversary, especially against Allied bombers. 

The Me 262’s advanced technology represented a leap forward in aviation, but it arrived too late to alter the outcome of the war. Despite this, it had a lasting influence on post-war aircraft development.

 

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Print settings

• RECOMMENDED nozzle: 0,25 mm and smaller
• layer height: 0,15mm
• perimeters: 3
• infill: 15%
• brim is needed around wings and fuselage
• support needed in the engine pods and use paint on supports around the fuselage (sitting on its tail it's not very stable)

Assembly

airplane:

• glue engine pods into the wings
• glue wings with engines and horizontal stabilisers to the fuselage

stand:

• fill the container with something heavy (small rocks, ball bearings,..)
• make sure the contents are secured and/or glue them (PVA glue, …)
• use a bit of force to push the container inside the stand

 

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Happy printing!