REVELL Kit No.H-624-50 (GB/d), MESSERSCHMITT ME 262A-1A , 1/72, MIB, 1963

Revell Inc. kit, made in Venice CA, printing by Revell, USA,  Decal set from Revell.  This kit is the first 1963 re-issue of the seven reissues of this mold.  With the Revell Gb (Great Britian) molding within the wings, this is the same year issue of the first H-624 with differing box art.   On the hobby shelves in 1964 (as defined in the instruction sheet), this box art shows a shark camouflage Me-262 in takeoff from a wet and dark runway.  The box art also contained the classic brass plaque, labeling the aircraft. 

• 40 piece Plastic Model Kit in Revell aluminum and 1 clear parts for canopy.
  
• 2 piece display stand.
  
• Box Condition: Mint, Bright, but open.     
  
• Inventoried 100% complete with all components. Decals and instructions new and untarnished.  
• Parts sealed in cellophane
  
• Model size  Length 5 11/16in. x 8 1/2in. Wing Span
  
• Dated 1962 with box art of the brass ID plate entitled ME 262 on night takeoff from the wet runway.

Kit includes collector three-view drawing, optional position landing gear with moveable wheels, pilot figur and two piece display stand.   Parts sealed in cellophane.   Molded within the wing panels, this kit is identified as the highly sought Gb/d model, kits issued by Revell of Great Britain.  Revell Gb was one of the first Revell subsidiaries and these kits were not quite exactly like the Revell/US issues, because of parts or decal differences.

The kit comes from a non-smoker home.