Tamiya 61087 - 1/48 Messerschmitt Me262 A-1a Scale Aircraft Kit for Scale Modellers  [61087]

Tamiya 61087 1/48 Messerschmitt Me262 A-1a - Scale Subject for Military Model Enthusiasts

The Messerschmitt Me262 A-1a is recognised as the first operational jet fighter, and this 1/48 Tamiya kit reproduces its distinctive form. It is well suited to modellers who enjoy historically important aircraft with solid detailing.

Significance of the Me262 A-1a in WWII

Developed amid urgent wartime demands, the Me262 A-1a experienced development setbacks due to competing priorities. Production of the fighter variant began in November 1944, armed with four 30mm cannons to engage Allied bomber formations. Later adaptations sometimes mounted rocket weaponry for specific missions.

Assembly Notes and Marking Choices

Tamiya's construction emphasises accurate fit and clear detail. The kit includes decals for four separate Luftwaffe markings, giving modellers options to depict a range of late-war liveries and unit insignia.