JUNKERS JU 388 L - Just finished !

[lupanzer]

Hi all!

My entry in this campaign will be this one, a 1/72 scale model from Special Hobby :



I find this plane one of the most beautiful WW II German planes.

It´s not a easy construction job , because it´s a "short run" model :

Vacuum formed canopy

Photoetcheds

Resin parts, and

No reference pins/ holes for the assembly, follow the usual start photos ;














The canopy is very yellowish due to the age :frantic . I believe that by removing the excess and painting the frames this yellowish ton will disappear...almost... I hope so!

See you soon!

Luiz.

 

[Iron Mike]

JUNKER JU 388 - Special Hobby

Best wishes, Luiz!

 

[moon puppy]

JUNKER JU 388 - Special Hobby

Now that's a challenge!

 

[phantom II]

JUNKER JU 388 - Special Hobby

Ooooohhh but you are a brave Man :woohoo: I have had that kit in my stash since it came out . I have not been brave enough to start it yet :pinch:

I will follow this with great interest as I would like to build my own . Please inform us .

Best wishes on this project . Christian :salute

 

[razordws]

JUNKER JU 388 - Special Hobby

This should be Veeeerrrry interesting! I look forward to your build.

If you are concerned about the yellow canopy you could use the existing vacuform canopy to make a mold by filling it with plaster of paris or something and then vacuform a new one.

 

[phantom II]

JUNKER JU 388 - Special Hobby

I'm wondering if polishing would remove the yellowing :idonno

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[lupanzer]

JUNKERS JU 388 - Special Hobby

Thank you guys for the support!... very appreciate :drinks

Luiz.

 

[lupanzer]

JUNKER JU 388 - Special Hobby

This should be Veeeerrrry interesting! I look forward to your build.

If you are concerned about the yellow canopy you could use the existing vacuform canopy to make a mold by filling it with plaster of paris or something and then vacuform a new one.

Grateful for the suggestion, it's a great idea, but I think when I remove the excess acetate, which is thick, so yellowish in appearance, and paint the frames the final canopy will look much better.

Best!

Luiz.

 

[jeaton01]

JUNKERS JU 388 - Special Hobby

I agree, Luiz, it is a nice looking airplane. I built the Planet 1/48 kit some years ago, and so did chukw.

 

[lupanzer]

JUNKERS JU 388 - Special Hobby

I agree, Luiz, it is a nice looking airplane. I built the Planet 1/48 kit some years ago, and so did chukw.

Do you have photos of yours?... :drinks

Luiz.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

JUNKERS JU 388 - Special Hobby

Oh boy, another resin beastie eh Luiz? I am sure you will do an excellent job on it.

 

[jeaton01]

JUNKERS JU 388 - Special Hobby

I agree, Luiz, it is a nice looking airplane. I built the Planet 1/48 kit some years ago, and so did chukw.

Do you have photos of yours?... :drinks

Luiz.

Why, sure!

]http://yolo.net/%7Ejeaton/mymodels/ju388k/ju388k.htm]

 

[moon puppy]

JUNKERS JU 388 - Special Hobby

Nice one John!

 

[Old Dog]

JUNKERS JU 388 - Special Hobby

Looking forward to your build, I have the Planet Model kit as well as the AIMs conversion kit for the 1/32 Revell Ju 88 kit. I started the Planet kit and got the interior done but stalled out when Chuk did his. There is no fix for yellowing canopies. There have been numerous threads about this on a variety of forums where suggestions range from exposing them to sun light that seems to work for yellowed decals but will not help on plastic to soaking them in bleach or polishing them. Unfortunately the issue is a chemical one and effects the plastic all the way through. The yellowing issue stalled out my Fairey Battle build a few years ago and it's still on the SOD awaiting a fix. Yours doesn't look all the bad and like you say may look OK once painted up but be aware it may continue to darken over time.

 

[phantom II]

JUNKERS JU 388 - Special Hobby

Thank for the info on yellowing vac formed canopies Gary . Save us some time.


Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Skinny_Mike]

JUNKERS JU 388 - Special Hobby

 

[ij001]

JUNKERS JU 388 - Special Hobby

Yeah that...



Ian.

 

[lupanzer]

JUNKERS JU 388 - Special Hobby

Great John!

Thank you my friends for following my Ju :drinks

Luiz.

 

[lupanzer]

JUNKERS JU 388 - Cockpit/Canopy.

Hi!

Working on the canopy and cockpit :

















Luiz

 

[lupanzer]

JUNKERS JU 388 - Ready for painting.

Following with the Junkers,final step before the painting job :




















Luiz