thevid Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Airfix 1/72 Junkers Ju88A The classic Airfix 1/72 Junkers Ju88A-4 I built this about 4 years ago and did update a couple of items. I used a Mattel vac-form machine to make new clear parts, since the ones in the box were dense and not as crisp as once before. I had extra parts from an AMT kit and used the cockpit and wheels from that kit. In the end it looks just like the Ju88 even if the cowlings are a bit swollen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 That's a terrific workup of a very old kit! I can't help but also admire your excellent cockpit and nose frame painting, and I know that your vacuform frame lines weren't as crisp as the injection ones. I have the old AMT Ju-88 (and Falcon vac canopies) in 1/48 and plan to do just as you did...and will be very happy if it looks anywhere near as good as yours does! Thanks for posting! Gil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevid Posted June 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 2 hours ago, ghodges said: That's a terrific workup of a very old kit! I can't help but also admire your excellent cockpit and nose frame painting, and I know that your vacuform frame lines weren't as crisp as the injection ones. I have the old AMT Ju-88 (and Falcon vac canopies) in 1/48 and plan to do just as you did...and will be very happy if it looks anywhere near as good as yours does! Thanks for posting! Gil Thanks Gil! On my 1/72 Ju88 models I use decal strips. It is so much easier than trying to mask off each pane. I used MicroScale decal sheet pre-printed in RLM 66 and painted the correct color over it. On the newer JU88 kits I suppose there are precise masks available. Thanks again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Magnificent work David, especially given the age of that kit! Way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevid Posted June 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 On 6/8/2021 at 1:42 AM, Mark Deliduka said: Magnificent work David, especially given the age of that kit! Way to go! Thanks Marks, I appreciate it. Now to build the FROG and Lindberg versions and I'll have all of the early Ju88s done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stikpusher Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 Your Ju-88 came out about as best as can be built from that kit. Once again, some very nice work! Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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