JU-88 1/48 Dragon x2

[Guest]

I'm going to build the G-6 & A-6 variants of the JU-88 . Ever wonder how much does pe really do for a build? I've built the C-6 & A-4 previously,I wanted to do a side by side and compare a photo etch vs non photo etch build and see how they compare.The A-6 kit has a glazed nose ,seemed fitting to go all out with the pe on this and leave the G-6 with the solid nose out of box. The exception I will make is adding pe seat belts to both kits.

The start begins in the usual place for aircraft builds in the office.

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The pe that came with the A-6 is quite nice and easy to work with

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All the raised dials and guage faces have been filed off,along with some ejector pin marks. The color Pe will be added after I paint the RLM66 on the interior

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Already the difference is apparent,the rudder pedals wo'nt be visible on the G-6 so the pe would be a useless upgrade for it.

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the Bulk of the pe has been added ,hope to get some RLM 66 sprayed on this weekend

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[Guest]

I'm following this one. Not used PE before so hoping to learn something.

[Guest]

Interesting idea Trey, keen to see the results.

Some useless information for you, related to my home town and a JU88.

On Sunday 9 May 1943 a JU88 R-1 took off from Aalborg, Westerland, Denmark at 1503 hours and landed at Kristiansand, Norway for refuelling at 1603. It took off again at 1650 for a mission over the Skaageraak. The Ju 88's crew of three were: Oberleutnant Heinrich Schmitt (Pilot), Oberfeldwebel Erich Kantwill (Flight Engineer) and Oberfeldwebel Paul Rosenberger (Wireless Op/Gunner). At 1710 hours Rosenberger sent a bogus message to Night fighter HQ at Grove, Denmark, saying the aircraft's starboard engine was on fire.

Schmitt took the aircraft down to sea level to get below German radar and dropped three life rafts to make the Germans think the plane and crew were lost at sea, then headed for Scotland.

Two Spitfire VBs of No.165 Squadron were scrambled from Dyce with orders to intercept Schmitt's Ju 88 near Peterhead. Flight Lieutenant Arthur Roscoe was flying as 'Blue 1' and Sergeant Ben Scamen was 'Blue 2'. The Spitfire pilots made contact with the Junker's at about 1805 hours 13 miles north west of Aberdeen. No.165's Squadron Diary recorded the following about what happened next:

`Arthur Roscoe and Ben Scamen were scrambled today to investigate a raider plotted due east of Peterhead. The raider turned south and eventually started to orbit as though lost. The section identified the raider as a Ju88 and when Arthur approached, the Hun dropped his undercart shot off very lights and waggled his wings. Blue 1 waggled his wings in turn and positioned himself in front of the enemy aircraft - Ben Scamen flew above and behind and the procession moved off to Dyce aerodrome where all landed safely causing a major sensation'.

Schmitt landed his aircraft at Dyce at 1820 hours. He had delivered the Ju88 (that was fitted with the latest FuG 202 Liechtenstein BC A.I radar, as well as associated signals documents) into British hands. It is thought that both Schmitt and Rosenberger had been working with British Intelligence for some time.

Schmitt's Ju 88 was soon flown from Dyce to RAE Farnborough by Squadron Leader R A Kalpas, escorted by Beaufighters. Once at Farnborough the aircraft was given RAF markings and the serial number PJ876. It was thoroughly tested making 83 flights, totalling 66 hours 55 minutes with the RAE, mostly from Farnborough.

As you can imagine the Aircraft provided important intelligence.

The Aircraft can be viewed at RAF Hendon Museum.

Cheers Derek

[Guest]

Nice start Trey, will follow this build, looking forward to seeing more

[flyjoe180]

Interesting experiment Trey, look forward to seeing more

[Guest]

Looking forward to this one Trey.

[aaron]

I just unlocked a stuka in war thunder. Awesome looking aircraft I look forward to seeing this built.

[papa 695]

Nice one Trey a great start will follow these if you don't mind

[Ian M]

I just unlocked a stuka in war thunder. Awesome looking aircraft I look forward to seeing this built.

Erm..... lets hope he builds one soon then...This is an 88, the Stuka was an 87

Ian M

[aaron]

Erm..... lets hope he builds one soon then...This is an 88, the Stuka was an 87 Ian M

Haha, I thought it was just an earlier version.

[Guest]

Derek thats awesome thanks for taking the time to share that,much appreciated!

Tommy , Joe , Steve , Ian , Ian M ,& Aaron thanks for the support. Its all good Aaron been wanting to do a 87 too!

Ian thanks for sorting that, was wondering what Aaron ment

The bulk of the A-6 interior pe is in place, out of box G-6 office is painted up.

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I have to say at this point the pe is more scale,especially the throttle and prop setting levers and guage face detail. However I think the radio stack is best left out of box ,the raised detail looks more authentic to me,any thoughts?

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[flyjoe180]

I think the box version of the radio looks better, but the rest of the PE version is magnificent. Awesome work so far Trey.

[Guest]

Thanks Joe!

Glue the fuse and wing tips together before joining the halves to avoid a rather ugly step in both assemblies

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Got the pe seat belts in

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Seats in place I'll now turn my focus on the IP

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[flyjoe180]

Super work continues.

[Guest]

Thanks Joe appreciate your support!

I got the landing gear and IP sorted,the IP is 66 but does'nt look it in the pic

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And gave the office a wash

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Having some trouble verifying the colors on the A-6 ,the kit calls for a 70/71 over 65 anybody know if this is accurate?