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1/32 Junkers Ju88A-4 TECHNIK; Kit No. 00452
Topic Started: Apr 19 2018, 07:50 PM (474 Views)
jacksdad64
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The Ju 88 was the most universal German aircraft of the Second World War. It served as a Dive-Bomber, a Night-Fighter, a Torpedo Bomber as well as a Mine-layer and Reconnaissance Aircraft. Production commenced with the Ju 88A-1 in September 1939. The Ju 88 saw its first action during the occupation of Norway followed in August by an increase in attacks on the British mainland. Structural improvements to the A-1 led to an improved defensive armament and changes in thewing design. The subsequent version was designated A-4 and became the Luftwaffe's standard bomber. It entered mass production and became the basis forall further development of the Ju 88 as a bomber, ground attack and reconnaissance aircraft. 3094 aircraft were built in 1942 alone.


Revell first released their new-tool 1/32 Ju88 as the early A-1 version in 2008 and then as the much more numerous A-4 in 2013. There was also a Pro-Modeller edition released A-1 with new decals in 2011. In terms of shape and detail the kit is pretty much spot on in most aspects. Initially there were some grumblings about the rudder being off on the A-1 boxing, however these were soon quietened as it was found that it was spot on for an early A-1. And although a few complained the A-1 had no external bomb racks often seen on A-1's they were included in the A-4 release.

Now they have decided to release the A-4 again but this time it is with motors and lights as part of their Technik range. So what is in the box this time? Firstly for those who have not seen one of these beauties here is the actual kit contents.


Decals.

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The electric parts.



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Instructions



These are in the older black and white format but on glossy paper. Additions/corrections have been made to the instructions to accommodate the installation of the electrics and these have been done in colour to allow better clarity for the installation.

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Conclusion.



Having built one of these before and I have another one half done I can say that the kit is an absolute joy to build and is quite an impressive size when done. As to the addition of the gizmo's only time will tell whether they really add to the kit. I intend to do a build review of this very soon to see how it all goes together. However, I do have a couple of wee grumbles regarding the instructions. Firstly, regarding the wing-tip and landing lights. it is not very clear where exactly the bulb is to go in relation to the clear parts. In step 61 you are instructed to cut off the solid plastic tail light to allow light to be seen. However there is no replacement transparent part to replace the cut off part and the bulbs themselves are nowhere near the right shape for a tail light. Then there is the instructions for installing the motors for props. As you can see the instructions would have you drill 7mm holes in parts 102 to allow fitment of the motors. but as there are holes there already where are the 7mm holes supposed to go? And lastly there is the cockpit light. You are instructed to attach the bulb under part J6, but all this will do is flood the cockpit with light emanating from the radio's. Not sure how it will look in reality but time will tell.

So, will the added electrics add to the kit? To be honest, I hope so but only time will tell. The little grumbles regarding the instructions aside this is still a lovely kit, however at an average price of £120-140 it is a significant hike in cost from the original release and I'm not sure if this will sell in the kind of numbers Revell would hope for.


Recommended. Much as I would like to highly recommend this release the price hike will put this out of a lot of peoples reach.




Many thanks to Revell for the review sample.


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peebeep
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The Technik bit is not really my cup o' char, but there are modellers that love this sort of thing. The proof will be in whether or not any more kits like this get released. The base kit commands quite high prices and a casual ebay search shows that this release can be acquired with quite a bit of discount, worth shopping around if this is the sort of thing that presses all the right buttons.
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Johni044
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Thanks for the review Steve 👍🏻

I have the base kit and it looks very impressive (trying to work out how I’m doing that Camo pattern with a brush though🤔).

With the electrics I think you are paying for the expertise in producing a bespoke “plug and play” system where all the connections are push fit and the circuits etc worked out for you.

I believe they have been produced in conjunction with Magic Scale Modeling. I saw the demo example at Telford and it looked good. I suppose if this is the type that if model you want to build but have little knowledge or experience of lighting or circuitry it’s a good one stop shop.

Await your build with interest Steve to see how everything integrates.
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