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Revell 1/72 Messcherschmitt Me262 A-1a
- Manufacturer: Revell
- Series: Military models
- Part number: 4166
- Year of production: 1999
- Scale: 1/72
- Kit type: Fixed-pose fighter aircraft
- Vehicle: WW2 German Jet-powered Fighter
- Build date: ???
- Price: £9.99 from North East Model Centre, July 2024
Fig. 1: Manufacturer box art. 
Fig. 2: Example of completed model.
I bought this in July 2024 with my eldest daughter as a kit to build and paint together. Her younger sister picked a FW 152.
Paints
| Section | Recommended Colour | Selected Colour | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper hull main colour | AK Interactive 3rd Gen Acrylic RLM70 | ||
| Upper hull dark colour | AK Interactive 3rd Gen Acrylic RLM71 | ||
| Lower hull light colour | AK Interactive 3rd Gen Acrylic RLM76 |
Box Contents
Box
Parts
Fig. 5: Fuselage and engine cowls. 
Fig. 6: Upper and lower wing sections. 
Fig. 7: Drop tanks (options), engine parts and landing gear. 
Fig. 8: Rocket tubes (options) and cockpit glass parts.
Instructions
Typical black and white Revell loose instructions:
Fig. 9: Simple black and white manual as with most traditional Revell kits. 
Fig. 10: Instructions.
Fig. 11: Instructions and decal/paint guide. 
Fig. 12: Decal/paint guide.
