Messerschmitt Me 262
Dropped Leading Edge Slats

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The Messerschmitt Me 262 was equipped with automatic, mechanically operated leading edge slats. When operating correctly, these slats were in the lowered position whenever the aircraft was on the ground.

The slat set is designed specifically for the Tamiya kit. The Tamiya slats are longer than those on other 1/48 scale Me 262s so any set designed for a different kit will not fit. Although well-known drawings match the Dragon/Trimaster and Monogram slat length, Tamiya's is longer and they insist that the new kit was done from actual measurements, not drawings.

The wing leading edge inserts feature the leading edge "doublers" which actually stand proud of the surface.

The inner leading edge inserts have correct slat rail alignment. The inner rails on the actual aircraft follow the airflow, while the outer wing rails follow the cord along with the wing sweep.

The set is designed to fit into the void left after removing the kit slats along the scribed lines.

A full review of this part will be undertaken in the coming weeks.

Thanks to Gregg Cooper and Eagle Editions for the information and the images.

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Text Copyright © 2002 by Brett Green
Images Copyright © 2002 by Brett Green (assembly photos) and Gregg Cooper (heading photo)
Page Created 25 May, 2002
Last updated 22 July, 2003

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