Revell Junkers Ju 88P-1 1/72 Scale
This is a conversion of Revell of Germany’s excellent Junkers Ju 88C-6 kit into a cannon-armed P-1 version using an Aimes conversion set. This set consist of a vacuformed gondola, resin nose and canopy combing, brass gun barrel, and decals – a nice package.
The Ju88P-1 carried a 7.5 cm PaK 40L semi-automatic Bordkanone in a large gondola under the fuselage. It was intended for use against ground targets and as a long-range bomber destroyer. Forty Ju-88P were produced, but the heavy cannon affected both speed and maneuverability making the aircraft vulnerable to interception.
For anyone interested, construction notes are here: https://inchhighguy.wordpress.com/?s=ju+88p+conversion+build
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Spiros Pendedekas said on December 10, 2020
This is an excellent conversion and an equally excellent build, Jeff.
Well done!
Greg Kittinger said on December 10, 2020
I like everything about this – my favorite scale, unusual subject, and well-executed model! Nice paint work and weathering.
Tom Cleaver said on December 10, 2020
Yeah, 11/72 – what an amazing scale! 🙂
Allan J Withers said on December 11, 2020
Actually 1/6.5454545454 I think I could go on like this forever !!!
John vd Biggelaar said on December 10, 2020
A great build, Jeff.
This is a unique conversion, not often seen.
I like your paintwork a lot.
Such an armament would likely reduce the airspeed a lot while firing.
Stephen W Towle said on December 10, 2020
A real smart, tight build that brings out the best in the kit. The out door photo’s with the sky and tree line being slightly out of focus adds a little more depth to the fore ground and really adds or compliments the model even more.
Two thumbs up Jeff.
Thankyou for sharing.
Robert Knaack said on December 11, 2020
My compliments on the paint job and weathering, very nice!
Allan J Withers said on December 11, 2020
Nicely done Jeff, interesting subject !!
Tom Bebout said on December 11, 2020
Well none Jeff and nice pics as well. Liked the paint job and weathering too.
Jeff Groves said on December 11, 2020
Thanks guys!