Well Tamiya only makes the straight-up A-1a and A-2a, and for just those basic versions is probably the one I'd recommend. But Hobby Boss does several of the crazy variants - the U4, U5 (the one with six 30s), etc. They aren't doing 262Bs (yet). But if you really want to go big on a 262, get the Trumpeter 1/32! Hobbyboss has answered a few modeller's prayers this month. Two long-awaited (yes neigh-sayers) large scale kits are finally hitting the shops. The 18th scale Me 262 and A-26B in 32nd scale could well be the marque models for many a plastic butcher's showcases. We have sprues, boxart and colour choices today in our preview This is my first HB kit so can't say how the 163 is. I found the 262 to be good for the low price the kits usually go for, you have to be prepared for some minor fitment and detailing issues but nothing too bad IMO. Haven't had any misnumbered parts or incomplete instructions at all. The 262 kit even includes a gun bay. DRY BUILD - Amusing Hobby 1:48 Focke-Wulf Triebflügel (48A001) The build kicks off with the cockpit. Amusing Hobby (AH) have done a reasonable job of simulating a WWII era cockpit with raised instrument detail on both the side consoles and instrument panel. Once I had roughly assembled the parts one thing jumped out at me as being way off. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for HobbyBoss 80377 1/48 Me 262 A-2a/u2 Model Kit at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! 1/18 Hobby Boss Focke-Wulf 190 A8 6329 views. 10 replies. Order Ascending; Order Descending; 666Irish. Member since January 2008; From: Woodbine, MD; 1/18 Hobby Boss Hobby Boss 1/18 Scale ME262 A-1a Fighter - Plastic Model Building Set # 81805 Being the first operational jet fighter of the world, the Messerschmitt Me262 was one of the most advanced aircraft of its time. Development for this plane began as early as 1938 and the first prototype made its maiden flight (still propulsed by a piston engine) in HobbyBoss has now released its second installment of this kit in 1/48 scale. Molded in light gray styrene, this kit is presented on eight parts trees plus two small trees of clear parts and an optional nosewheel well cast in metal to provide ballast while retaining the detailing of the styrene part it replaces. The Trumpeter/HobbyBoss designers The revolutionary Messerschmitt Me262 was the first jet powered plane to see service. The construction of pre-production aircraft designated Me262 A-0 started in April 1944 but the fighter production version that should have been the first version to be mass-produced was delayed because of Hitler's strict contrary orders prioritizing the deployment of fighter/bomber A-2a version. Eduard 1/48 Me 262A-1/U2 Photo Etch By Jacob Russell. This new set (item number 49606) is for Hobby Boss's recent Me 262-A1/U2 night fighter. It consists of 125 pieces on 3 photo-etched frets. Two of them are pre-painted and one of these is self adhesive. 8HfP.