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Post by rd49 on Jan 3, 2009 9:51:20 GMT
having just purchased the above, could anyone give me an idea of what would be invovled to model a recce bird from the kit.
I have not started compliing ref material yet, but just want a n idae before I start.
thanks in advance
Roger
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Post by popeye on Jan 3, 2009 14:40:44 GMT
Roger, according to several print data a number of short wing A-O / A-1's were modified with 3 camera ports in the rear bomb bay for recce purposes. Perhaps 88 expert John McIllmurray might be able to help with markings and detail info on those - see www.aimsmodels.co.uk/Personally have not investigated this subject in detail yet as I have no plans of modelling one with short wings. HTH, Rolf |
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Post by popeye on Jan 3, 2009 14:45:29 GMT
PS
check instructions and illustrations of new 1/32nd decal sheet from AIMS -
one recce bird featured !
This should answer most of your questions.
Rolf
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Post by rd49 on Jan 3, 2009 17:16:14 GMT
Thanks Rolf, I know John from when he was with the salisbury club, should have thought about giving him a call first.
I have just e mailed him, thanks again
happy new year to you
Regards
Roger
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Post by MikeC on Jan 3, 2009 20:50:35 GMT
You could also try the Luftwaffe Experten Message Boards - www.luftwaffe-experten.org/forums/ - you do have to register, but imo it's worth it. Incidentally, John McIllmurray is one of the familiar names I've spotted there. |
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Post by Ted Taylor on Jan 3, 2009 22:34:07 GMT
Roger, 3 camera ports in the rear bomb bay for recce purposes. could any one show me where the bomb bay rear or otherwise is on the 88 because I can't find one on my model or references. Ted |
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Post by rd49 on Jan 4, 2009 10:14:17 GMT
Loooking at the kit more closely last night, I noticed the same thing- no bomb bay detail or underwing ect racks included. rather starnge as Revell had full access to an ongoing restoration to base the kit on, maybe it was for economic reasons. Ted, have you checked the web site mentioned on the instruction sheet? www.ju88.netyou may find something usefull there, I have not had time myself yet maybe later today |
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Post by popeye on Jan 4, 2009 10:45:06 GMT
Roger, 3 camera ports in the rear bomb bay for recce purposes. could any one show me where the bomb bay rear or otherwise is on the 88 because I can't find one on my model or references. Ted Ted - you can have a scan of that detail from Kagero Ju 88 Vol II if you want - send e-mail addy ! I have no img hosting acc yet and it's copyright anyhow. Rolf |
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Post by popeye on Jan 4, 2009 10:55:05 GMT
Loooking at the kit more closely last night, I noticed the same thing- no bomb bay detail or underwing ect racks included. rather starnge as Revell had full access to an ongoing restoration to base the kit on, maybe it was for economic reasons. Ted, have you checked the web site mentioned on the instruction sheet? www.ju88.netyou may find something usefull there, I have not had time myself yet maybe later today For you humongous scale modellers: - again see AIMS and judging from several posts on Britmodeller and elsewhere you can count on aftermarket sets galore within due course... ;D Rolf |
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Post by alfie on Jan 4, 2009 12:22:51 GMT
Roger, 3 camera ports in the rear bomb bay for recce purposes. could any one show me where the bomb bay rear or otherwise is on the 88 because I can't find one on my model or references. Ted Ted PM sent. Alfie |
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Post by alfie on Jan 4, 2009 12:28:43 GMT
having just purchased the above, could anyone give me an idea of what would be invovled to model a recce bird from the kit. I have not started compliing ref material yet, but just want a n idae before I start. thanks in advance Roger According to the Schiffer book, the D-1 long range reconnaissance variant was similar to the A-4. The dive brakes were removed and additional fuel tanks were fitted internally and externally to the fuselage. The D-3 was the tropical version of the D-1. Hope that helps. Regards, Alfie |
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Post by Ted Taylor on Jan 4, 2009 15:13:29 GMT
Loooking at the kit more closely last night, I noticed the same thing- no bomb bay detail or underwing ect racks included. rather starnge as Revell had full access to an ongoing restoration to base the kit on, maybe it was for economic reasons. Ted, have you checked the web site mentioned on the instruction sheet? www.ju88.netyou may find something usefull there, I have not had time myself yet maybe later today Yes been on there and snaffled all his pics to help with the build Ted |
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Post by popeye on Jan 5, 2009 10:11:35 GMT
Don't know why John is shy to post this here too,
so I'm taking the liberty to lift the content of his last post from LEMB - hope John & LEMB don' mind:
SIC
Hi all,
received my 1/32 Ju 88 decals today and I am very happy with them, hope you will be too. I cannot get in touch with Fantasy Printshop at the mo so do not know how long I will have to wait for the instruments that are needed in the cockpit so I have taken the dicision to go ahead and sell the main decal sheet as is and will bring out the smaller instrument decal sheet as soon as possible. As for the ETC racks and bombs needed J Rutman is doing them for sure and I myself am almost finished the masters for a C-2, A-0 4 bladed prop and A-1f early rear defence canopy.
Happy New Year
John (AIMS)
SIC
Rolf
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Post by alfie on Jan 5, 2009 12:58:42 GMT
having just purchased the above, could anyone give me an idea of what would be invovled to model a recce bird from the kit. I have not started compliing ref material yet, but just want a n idae before I start. thanks in advance Roger According to the Schiffer book, the D-1 long range reconnaissance variant was similar to the A-4. The dive brakes were removed and additional fuel tanks were fitted internally and externally to the fuselage. The D-3 was the tropical version of the D-1. Hope that helps. Regards, Alfie Further research on converting the A-1 to an A-4/D-1: - The A-4 had an increased wingspan (new extended wingtips?)
- Different engine installations led to different shaped cowlings
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Post by rd49 on Jan 11, 2009 9:45:49 GMT
Thanks for all the info guys, its always the same, the more research, the more questions.
in this case I,ll stick with the A-0 version, AIMS are producing the 4 blade props and spinners along with decals.
as research progresses this may change, depending what aftermarket bits are released.
far anyone who has the kit , J Rutman are rumoured to be producing the missing ETC 500 bomb racks.- can anyone confirm this?
I have another on order, but that may be the standard day bomber, but if an conversion to any of the G or S series becomes a reality, then I might change my mind.
colin, make this an early entry for disply at SMW09, Thanks
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