Wouter Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) Well there she is. A bit late in the weekend, but finally had time to take pictures and post them here. This is my latest build. I started this build in June 2016 but it stalled due to becoming a father again, so the better part of 2017 was a lost year for modelling. Anyway, it doesn't matter, because I finished the bird! When I first heard of this conversion I had to have it. I had seen pictures of it as a kid and it always struck me as such an advanced design, almost alien like. I bought the excellent book about this plane from Cristoph Vernaleken and Martin Handig. These men have done a lot of research on this subject and their book and website http://ju388.de is invaluable if you want to model this plane. But I have to say, the book is not written with the modeler in mind. So I think that about 30/40% of my time went into research. John form AIMS did a stellar job in researching and creating the conversion, but there was still room for improvement.. With a lot of searching on the web, visiting several obscure forums, and with a little help from people here, I had enough info to make the most accurate representation of it to my ability. In the process you learn a lot about your subject which is one aspect I like about modeling. Anyway, I'm not going to repeat all the steps I have taken in the build. If you're interested you can visit my WIP-thread here on LSP: Link. But I'll give a short summary of what I used for this build. Model: Revell Ju88 A4 Conversion: AIMS Ju388 L-1 Aftermarket: Henri Daehne propellers Anttena: scratch build with Albion Alloy fit and slide tubes Instrument panel: Designed and 3D printed instrument panel Painting: Mr. Paint (primarily) Weathering: AK Interactive Paneliner So, there you have it. Without further ado, here are the pictures. Please feel free to ask questions or give critique (don't hold back, I can take it). Wouter Edited October 1, 2018 by Wouter blackbetty, D.B. Andrus, Chris Wimmer and 35 others 37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LSP_Kevin Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Well, this is just brilliant, Wouter! Let me be the first to congratulate you on such an outstanding model. A challenge, surely, but one you've overcome with aplomb, and produced such an imposing and impressive result. Kev Wouter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 It was a very real pleasure following your build, always extra nice to see something more than a bit different, and man, the finished model is completely outstanding, really top drawer. Thanks for sharing. Wouter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 That is absolutely awesome, Wouter! Just keep it away from the youngster! Wouter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlow Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Very nice 388 Wouter! All that effort has really paid off. Matt Wouter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Fantastic ! Wouter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Wouter, This is stunning! What an amazing looking aircraft, and you have really brought it to life. Cheers, Tom Wouter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 One of my all time favorite builds Wouter. All your talents are represented in this wonderful build. More importantly, thank you for sharing this awesome journey with us. Troy Uncarina and Wouter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Wow!! that looks great Nice work. Wouter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael931080 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Totally Gobsmacked! Wouter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piprm Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 A masterpiece Wouter! Congratulations on a superb model Pip Wouter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_G Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Wow Wouter! that's great build! and I like the finish. Really outstanding results jan Wouter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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