• 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a/U1 plastic model kit by HobbyBoss (Kit No. 80370)
• Represents the specialised Me 262 A-1a/U1, an experimental heavily armed variant of Germany’s revolutionary WWII jet fighter
• Accurately captures the Me 262’s distinctive swept-wing profile, streamlined fuselage and twin-engine configuration
• Features the characteristic twin Junkers Jumo 004 turbojet engines mounted beneath the wings
• Detailed cockpit includes pilot seat, instrument panel, controls and interior components
• Clear canopy parts allow the cockpit detail to remain visible on the completed aircraft
• The A-1a/U1 featured an exceptionally heavy six-cannon nose armament intended to increase its effectiveness against Allied bomber formations
• Armament configuration comprised two 30mm MK 108, two 30mm MK 103 and two 20mm MG 151/20 cannon
• Detailed nose and gun installation highlight the unusual configuration of this experimental Me 262 variant
• Features detailed engine nacelles, intake sections and exhaust areas
• Detailed tricycle landing gear, wheels, undercarriage bays and associated components
• Finely reproduced airframe surface details provide an excellent foundation for camouflage painting and weathering
• Represents one of the more unusual and heavily armed developments of the world’s first operational jet fighter
• Excellent subject for late-WWII Luftwaffe, experimental aircraft and German jet collections
• Ideal for recreating late-war German camouflage, mottling, panel variation and operational wear
• 1/48 scale provides an excellent balance between fine detail and manageable finished display size
• Great companion to the Me 262A, Me 262B, He 162, Me 163 and other late-war German aircraft
• Perfect for Me 262 enthusiasts, Luftwaffe collectors and modellers interested in experimental WWII aircraft
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
