Monogram Me-262 "Red 17"
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2025 1:04 pm
Here's another that I can't find believe I never posted here. It's the old Monogram Me-262, my all-time favorite airplane, I guess. I remember seeing one depicted on the Blue Oyster Cult's Secret Treaties album cover. I didn't know what it was but its shark-like appearance hooked me, and I was intrigued by the Latin American themed image. Heck, it still looks cool to me after all the years!
When the "Stormbird Project" was building its replicas, I got in touch with them about volunteering.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Me_262_Project
Unfortunately, the commute from central Texas to Seattle, Washington killed the deal.
I built this Me-262 somewhere between 1992 and '95 I'd guess. I really should've kept better build records back then. I knew very little about weathering and wear, and looking back now, my models from that era look more toy-like I guess. Because of that, I had never taken the Me-262 out for a proper photo session. I took this plane and two other birds out to the airport. One of them was the Monogram F-15 recently posted here. Both the Me-262 and the F-15 photographed well out there, surprisingly. Nothing like a good background of hangars and skies to bring out their best I guess.
I'm sure it was painted with Humbrol and ModelMaster enamels, through my Paasche H. I think the only mods that I made were masking tape harnesses and aftermarket decals. The red paint is Fix All brand house paint, Mohawk Red, that is probably near 50 years old. It is in a 1/4 pint (118ml) can bought when the ancient E.L. Weid Hardware store closed here in Cameron. Back when paint was paint!
Photos taken at the Cameron Municipal Airport; thanks for taking a look, and for your interest and support, my friends!
When the "Stormbird Project" was building its replicas, I got in touch with them about volunteering.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Me_262_Project
Unfortunately, the commute from central Texas to Seattle, Washington killed the deal.
I built this Me-262 somewhere between 1992 and '95 I'd guess. I really should've kept better build records back then. I knew very little about weathering and wear, and looking back now, my models from that era look more toy-like I guess. Because of that, I had never taken the Me-262 out for a proper photo session. I took this plane and two other birds out to the airport. One of them was the Monogram F-15 recently posted here. Both the Me-262 and the F-15 photographed well out there, surprisingly. Nothing like a good background of hangars and skies to bring out their best I guess.
I'm sure it was painted with Humbrol and ModelMaster enamels, through my Paasche H. I think the only mods that I made were masking tape harnesses and aftermarket decals. The red paint is Fix All brand house paint, Mohawk Red, that is probably near 50 years old. It is in a 1/4 pint (118ml) can bought when the ancient E.L. Weid Hardware store closed here in Cameron. Back when paint was paint!
Photos taken at the Cameron Municipal Airport; thanks for taking a look, and for your interest and support, my friends!
There's no doubt that the airport setting really enhances the models. I'm glad that this one finally got her turn too! 
