{"product_id":"acd12542","title":"Academy 1\/72 Me 262A-1\/2 Last Ace Limited Edition Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy 1\/72 Me 262A-1\/2 Last Ace Limited Edition Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate one of the most revolutionary combat aircraft of World War II with the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 1\/72 Messerschmitt Me 262A-1\/2 \"Last Ace\" Limited Edition plastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring the pioneering German jet fighter and fighter-bomber, this special edition release offers the choice of building either the Me 262A-1a fighter or the Me 262A-2a fighter-bomber, complete with historically inspired Luftwaffe markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messerschmitt Me 262 became the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft, introducing a new era in military aviation. Academy's detailed 1\/72 scale model captures its distinctive swept wings, twin jet engines, streamlined fuselage, and late-war German aircraft configuration. With Cartograf waterslide decals and multiple finishing options, the kit makes a detailed addition to a World War II aircraft collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/72 scale Messerschmitt Me 262 German WWII jet aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition \"Last Ace\" release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of Me 262A-1a fighter or Me 262A-2a fighter-bomber configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cockpit interior and instrument panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately engraved exterior panel lines and surface details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed landing gear and wheel well components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear cockpit canopy with positioning options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative gun bay covers for the fighter and fighter-bomber variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive twin-engine nacelles and swept-wing design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional aircraft armament components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartograf waterslide decals with five historical aircraft marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions and painting guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled plastic model kit requiring painting and assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMesserschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning \"Swallow,\" was developed in Germany during World War II as a revolutionary jet-powered combat aircraft. First flown with jet engines in 1942, the Me 262 demonstrated performance capabilities that exceeded those of most contemporary piston-engine fighters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning Your Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the marking guide before selecting colors. Dry-fit the major airframe parts and plan cockpit painting before closing the fuselage. Paints, masking materials and tools can be selected to suit the finish you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly is required. Follow the instructions for the appropriate adhesives and finishing supplies; check the listed contents before purchasing additional materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft-1-72\"\u003eAcademy 1\/72 Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-jet-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy Jet Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-wwii-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy WWII Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind finishing materials in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMega Hobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67960938135626,"sku":"ACD12542","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/megahobby-acd12542-01.jpg?v=1794452233","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/acd12542","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}