September 18, 2026

Preview: Das Werk's New 32nd Schwalbe for Christmas!

More detail on Das Werk 's new 32nd scale Me 262 that's due in December. Colours, art & a whole feature set in CAD are in our preview!


Preview: Das Werk's New 32nd Schwalbe for Christmas!

Messerschmitt Me 262
From Das Werk
1:32nd Scale
Item Number: DW32003
Plastic kit
Three decal options
New-tool kit.
Release date: December 2026
Pre Order price at MBK: 72.95 € (until October 31st)
What we know about this kit so far:
This kit promises an easy construction with all-new tooling from Das Werk, combining a one-piece lower wing structure, posable flying surfaces and a fully detailed cockpit, wheel wells and twin Mk 108 cannon bays that can be shown open or closed. the kit also includes 55mm R4M rockets, nose weight and metal pins.

We have some CAD images of the developed kit that tell us some of the features:

The kit features fully poseable flaps, slats and control surfaces.
The cockpit sits inside the lower one-peice wing section.
You can see the workings of the landing gear - no word yet if this can retract and extend yet.
An exterior view of the lower wing and inner gear doors.
A CAD showing the cockpit tub and the nose with MK 108 cannon bays with ammo
MK 108 cannon bays with ammo, also a photo of the cockpit front glass and frame.
The insside of the fuselage showing the cokcpit wall details.
The cnetre and side consoles of the pit...
The front and main gear, wheels and tyres, It LOOKs thsy are not vynil, so fingers crossed on that one!
Pictured are alternate views of the two Junkers Jumo 004 turbojets 
There are three marking choices included in this kit:
- Me 262 Werknummer 111711 „Old 711“ 30. March 1945 Messerschmitt assembly plant and Schwäbisch Hall
- Me 262 Werknummer 170071 Early 1945 Oberammergau „Cerusit“
- Me 262 Werknummer 501232 April 1945 Kampfgeschwader (J) 6 at Prag-Rusin
More videws of the markings off all three types...
The kit doe is due for release date in Deceber 2026 - We've boked our christmas present early...