Hobby Boss 1/48 Me 262 A-1A/U1 80370
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Hobby Boss 1/48 Me 262 A-1A/U1 80370 HBB80370
Introducing The Hobby Boss 1/48 Me 262 A-1A/U1 80370 – A Fascinating Aviation Marvel! The Messerschmitt Me 262, A True Pioneer In Aviation History, Emerges As The World'S Inaugural Jet Fighter. As Early As April 1939, Messerschmitt Initiated The Development Of A High-Speed Fighter Aircraft Propelled By The Innovative "Turbine Jet" System. On The 18Th Of July 1942, The Me 262 Embarked On Its Maiden Flight, Marking A Revolutionary Milestone. Its Formidable Power Was Derived From Two Jumo 004B Type Engines, Propelling It To An Astounding Maximum Speed Of 870Km/H At An Altitude Of 6000M. With A Service Ceiling Reaching 11400M And An Impressive Range Of 1050Km, The Me 262 Showcased Unmatched Capabilities. Its Primary Armament Featured 4×30Mm Mk108 Cannons Installed On The Nose, With The Added Flexibility Of Carrying 2×12 Type R4M Rockets Beneath Its Wings. The Messerschmitt Me-262A Schwalbe, Known As The "Swallow" In German, Is A Twin-Engine Fighter-Bomber With A Robust Metal Structure Configured With A Low Wing. Notably, The Me-262 Holds The Distinction Of Being The World'S First Operational Jet-Powered Combat Aircraft. Its Initial Flight With Piston Engines Occurred In 1941, Followed By Its Historic Turbojet-Powered Flight On July 18, 1942. The Initial Airframe Design, Designated As P.1065, Was Presented In 1939 And Underwent Significant Transformations Before Reaching Its Final Form. It Featured Oblique Wings And Was Flight-Tested With Piston Engines (Jumo 210), Successfully Concluding In 1941. However, The Me-262'S Journey To Production Faced Several Challenges, Including Material Shortages, Especially In Tungsten And Chrome, Necessitating Technological Adaptations. Furthermore, Issues With The Bmw 003 Engines, And Adolf Hitler'S Preference For The Me-262 As A Fast Bomber Rather Than A Fighter, Resulted In Significant Delays. Consequently, The Me-262 Entered Production Only In 1944, At A Time When The Allies Already Enjoyed Air Superiority, Diminishing Its Potential Impact On The Outcome Of The War. Nevertheless, It Remained Technologically Superior To Enemy Aircraft, With A Remarkable Loss Ratio Of 1:9 In Its Favor. Approximately 1,400 Me-262 Aircraft Were Constructed, Yet Only Around 300 Saw Active Service. Various Versions Of This Groundbreaking Aircraft Were Developed, Including The Bomber (A-2A), Reconnaissance (A-1A/U3 And A-4A), Day Fighter (A-1A), And Night Fighter (B-1A/U1). The Technical Specifications For The Me-262A-1A Variant Are As Follows: Length: 10.6M, Wingspan: 12.6M, Height: 3.5M, Maximum Speed: 900Km/H, Climb Rate: 20M/S, Maximum Range: 1050Km, And A Ceiling Of 11450M. Its Armament Included Fixed 4×30Mm Mk108 Cannons And Underslung 24 R4M Rockets With A Caliber Of 55Mm, Capable Of Carrying Up To 1000 Kg Of Bombs. Incorporate This Exceptional Hobby Boss 1/48 Me 262 A-1A/U1 80370 Model Into Your Collection And Relish The Intricate Craftsmanship And Historical Significance It Represents. It Pays Tribute To An Iconic Aircraft That Paved The Way For The Future Of Aviation.
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Additional surcharges for heavy items and non-mainland UK destinations, including specific regions like Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. We do not ship to PO Boxes and BFPO addresses.
Access Models offers efficient delivery services within the UK and overseas, aiming to dispatch orders within... Read More
Returns are accepted within 14 days for change of mind and 30 days for faulty items.
To request a return, you can contact us at sales@accessmodels.co.uk or call us on 01636673116
Access Models offers exchange or refund for eligible returns, excluding faults due to misuse or wear and tear. Customers are responsible for return postage costs, except in cases of damage or fault. Refunds are issued in accordance with the returns... Read More
Hobby Boss 1/48 Me 262 A-1A/U1 80370 HBB80370
Introducing The Hobby Boss 1/48 Me 262 A-1A/U1 80370 – A Fascinating Aviation Marvel! The Messerschmitt Me 262, A True Pioneer In Aviation History, Emerges As The World'S Inaugural Jet Fighter. As Early As April 1939, Messerschmitt Initiated The Development Of A High-Speed Fighter Aircraft Propelled By The Innovative "Turbine Jet" System. On The 18Th Of July 1942, The Me 262 Embarked On Its Maiden Flight, Marking A Revolutionary Milestone. Its Formidable Power Was Derived From Two Jumo 004B Type Engines, Propelling It To An Astounding Maximum Speed Of 870Km/H At An Altitude Of 6000M. With A Service Ceiling Reaching 11400M And An Impressive Range Of 1050Km, The Me 262 Showcased Unmatched Capabilities. Its Primary Armament Featured 4×30Mm Mk108 Cannons Installed On The Nose, With The Added Flexibility Of Carrying 2×12 Type R4M Rockets Beneath Its Wings. The Messerschmitt Me-262A Schwalbe, Known As The "Swallow" In German, Is A Twin-Engine Fighter-Bomber With A Robust Metal Structure Configured With A Low Wing. Notably, The Me-262 Holds The Distinction Of Being The World'S First Operational Jet-Powered Combat Aircraft. Its Initial Flight With Piston Engines Occurred In 1941, Followed By Its Historic Turbojet-Powered Flight On July 18, 1942. The Initial Airframe Design, Designated As P.1065, Was Presented In 1939 And Underwent Significant Transformations Before Reaching Its Final Form. It Featured Oblique Wings And Was Flight-Tested With Piston Engines (Jumo 210), Successfully Concluding In 1941. However, The Me-262'S Journey To Production Faced Several Challenges, Including Material Shortages, Especially In Tungsten And Chrome, Necessitating Technological Adaptations. Furthermore, Issues With The Bmw 003 Engines, And Adolf Hitler'S Preference For The Me-262 As A Fast Bomber Rather Than A Fighter, Resulted In Significant Delays. Consequently, The Me-262 Entered Production Only In 1944, At A Time When The Allies Already Enjoyed Air Superiority, Diminishing Its Potential Impact On The Outcome Of The War. Nevertheless, It Remained Technologically Superior To Enemy Aircraft, With A Remarkable Loss Ratio Of 1:9 In Its Favor. Approximately 1,400 Me-262 Aircraft Were Constructed, Yet Only Around 300 Saw Active Service. Various Versions Of This Groundbreaking Aircraft Were Developed, Including The Bomber (A-2A), Reconnaissance (A-1A/U3 And A-4A), Day Fighter (A-1A), And Night Fighter (B-1A/U1). The Technical Specifications For The Me-262A-1A Variant Are As Follows: Length: 10.6M, Wingspan: 12.6M, Height: 3.5M, Maximum Speed: 900Km/H, Climb Rate: 20M/S, Maximum Range: 1050Km, And A Ceiling Of 11450M. Its Armament Included Fixed 4×30Mm Mk108 Cannons And Underslung 24 R4M Rockets With A Caliber Of 55Mm, Capable Of Carrying Up To 1000 Kg Of Bombs. Incorporate This Exceptional Hobby Boss 1/48 Me 262 A-1A/U1 80370 Model Into Your Collection And Relish The Intricate Craftsmanship And Historical Significance It Represents. It Pays Tribute To An Iconic Aircraft That Paved The Way For The Future Of Aviation.
Free delivery over £99
Shipping charges vary based on the order value and destination. UK standard shipping costs range from £4.99 to £7.99.
Additional surcharges for heavy items and non-mainland UK destinations, including specific regions like Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. We do not ship to PO Boxes and BFPO addresses.
Access Models offers efficient delivery services within the UK and overseas, aiming to dispatch orders within 48 hours of receipt, contingent on payment confirmation. Standard UK deliveries are conducted via Royal Mail, typically arriving within 2-3 days, though customers are advised to allow up to 5 days. For expedited deliveries, the express service ensures next-day delivery for orders placed before 1pm, with specific provisions for orders placed over the weekend or on bank holidays.
Shipping charges vary based on the order value and destination. UK standard shipping costs range from £4.99 to £7.99, with additional surcharges for heavy items and non-mainland UK destinations, including specific regions like Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. We do not ship to PO Boxes and BFPO addresses.
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Customers may encounter customs fees on international orders, which are not included in our shipping costs and are the responsibility of the customer. In case of postal losses or damage, claims may take up to 30 days to process, and we require customer confirmation to initiate this process.
Returns are accepted within 14 days for change of mind and 30 days for faulty items, in line with the EU Distance Selling Directive. Access Models offers repair, exchange, or refund for eligible returns, excluding faults due to misuse or wear and tear. Customers are responsible for return postage costs, except in cases of damage or fault. Refunds are issued in accordance with the returns policy, excluding opened packages unless they are faulty.
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Should your order be returned due to unavailability at the delivery address during any attempts made, we will contact you to confirm the address details and arrange for re-delivery. Please be advised that we will require payment of re-postage costs before the item is dispatched again. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling and shipping the item to you for another attempt.
We strongly encourage customers to provide a delivery address where someone will be available to accept the parcel at the time of delivery to avoid the inconvenience and additional costs associated with re-posting.
Returns are accepted within 14 days for change of mind and 30 days for faulty items.
To request a return, you can contact us at sales@accessmodels.co.uk or call us on 01636673116
Access Models offers exchange or refund for eligible returns, excluding faults due to misuse or wear and tear. Customers are responsible for return postage costs, except in cases of damage or fault. Refunds are issued in accordance with the returns policy, excluding opened packages unless they are faulty.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please note that refunds will only cover the cost of the item(s) purchased and will not include any postage or shipping fees.
Damages and issues
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Refunds
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