Another JU-88

[Spirit of Santos Dumont]

These things are in my stash (and i am a weak person), therefore i can't resist to start a build in this group.

I request clemency as this is my first build in LSP forum and also my first German WW2 model (this is far from beeing my favorite subject). 

Anyway, this kit and all the aftermarket stuff was in the cellar, I don't remember when and how it came there, but this GB is the opportunity to open the boxes.

I am not a rivet counter nor a Luftwaffe specialist, so some deviations can be taken during this build and paint ...

 

Here is the well known boxart :

 

And all the after market that were given with this box (probably a batch on ebay with other 1:35 kits)

CMK kit 5024 (bulkhead)  is obviously redundant with CMK 5026 (complete interior set). Some parts are also both in EDUARD 32634 and in CMK, I have to check wich one is easier to use.

Next and first step will be the build of the cockpit.

 

 

 

 

Edited May 14, 2019 by Spirit of Santos Dumont
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[BradG]

Welcome along. I look forward to seeing your build take shape!

[Out2gtcha]

Always room for another 88!  I have one in the stash, and from all Ive heard they build up very nicely. Will follow along! 

[Spirit of Santos Dumont]

Day 1 opening the CMK box, numbering parts and start cockpit assembly. Then dry fit to check that everything is well aligned.

 

[monthebiff]

Nice to see another Ju 88 being built, that CMK cockpit looks like it fits like a glove with minimal fuss in getting it mated to the kit parts which makes a change for their cockpit upgrade sets!

 

Regards. Andy

[mozart]

I'll be following this build, quite fancy a Ju88 myself but it would have to be a G6. 

[monthebiff]

13 minutes ago, mozart said:

I'll be following this build, quite fancy a Ju88 myself but it would have to be a G6. 

 

The updated G-6 set from AIMS is really nice Max,  I have a few of the resin parts of it for my G-10 and it's a big improvement over the original.

 

Regards. Andy 

[Kahunaminor]

Nice start,

 

That cockpit set looks great, even if it is nude! Looking forward to seeing this progress.

 

Regards,

[misha71]

will follow with great interest 

[CATCplSlade]

I have that CMK cockpit; got it mad cheap a few years ago. Obviously I will be watching to see how it turns out when assembled.

[Rick Griewski]

This ac is one of my favorites so... any progress?

[Confusionreigns178]

This will be a great build! All that aftermarket will make a good kit into a great one. It's a real shame that Revell have stopped producing the JU-88 and are not likely to ever re-issue it. I can only assume that they feel there would be no more profit in producing them. 

 

I had a look inside the JU-88 at the RAF Museum Cosford, UK last year. There is surprisingly little space in the bomber and I would think they were not easy to escape from in an emergency. 

 

Thanks for sharing with us. 

 

Chris. 

 

 

Edited November 15, 2020 by Confusionreigns178
Correcting a typo.