====== Airfix 1/72 Messerschmitt Me410A-1/U2 & U4 ======

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  * Manufacturer: [[https://uk.airfix.com/products/messerschmitt-me410a-1-a04066|Airfix]]
  * Part number: A04066
  * Year of production: 2023
  * Scale: 1/72
  * Series [[:blog:models:military:index|Military series]]
  * Kit type: Fixed posed aircraft
  * Vehicle: (late WW2 era) German heavy fighter
  * Build date: ???
  * Purchase date: Summer 2024 (£17.99 from [[https://www.kingkit.co.uk|Kingkit]] as an unbuilt, open-box item)
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===== Extras =====

==== Masking set ====

   * 1:72 ME410 Mask set for Airfix, CT Models. £6.75

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==== Detail Upgrade Parts ====

I picked up a colour photoetch sheet from Eduard (£8.95 from https://sgsmodelstore.com):

<imgcaption photoetch|Eduard 1:72 ME410 Zoom Detail Set for Airfix (Part SS817).>{{:blog:models:me410:me410_photoetching.jpg?400|}}</imgcaption>

As well as a more detailed brass + resin cannon part, to replace the plastic item used when constructing the Me410/U4 variant of the model (£6.75 from https://www.puzzlecraftltd.com):

<imgcaption kanone_1|Master 1/72 Bordkanone 5cm. Part AM-72-159.>{{:blog:models:me410:am-72-159.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption kanone_2|Master 1/72 Bordkanone 5cm.>{{:blog:models:me410:am-72-159_02.jpg?400|}}</imgcaption>
==== Alternative Colour Schemes ====

Italeri also released a 1/72 Me410, and their instructions include several alternative (more interesting?) colour schemes:

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===== Build Log =====

This kit was bought in August 2024 to be displayed as part of my [[blog:models:luftwaffe_display|WW2 German Airfield]] display.

=== Box Contents ===

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Fine details on the plastic sprues:

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Large (A4) format build instructions:

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Two different paint/marking schemes:

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Waterslide decal sheet:

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