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Junker JU-88s

Tutoring 5
Skill 6
Idea 2
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Well I ordered some of the new JU-88S from Warlord. These are reboxing of the Zvezda models.

The models are multi part snap together kits which are quick and easy to assemble. I have taken the liberty to remove the prop blades and because the tail wheels are pretty flimsy I took these off. I have not atteched the landing gears either.

Junker JU-88s
Army Painter Skeleton Bone Primer on.Army Painter Skeleton Bone Primer on.
Next step I have chosen an interesting colour scheme for these models. First up I have used Vallejo Air Dark Yellow. On the upper side of the planes. Next step I have chosen an interesting colour scheme for these models. First up I have used Vallejo Air Dark Yellow. On the upper side of the planes.
Ok so a change of plan, I realised the order I was painting the colours on was in the wrong order. So back to the drawing board. So the next stage is to paint the underside in Vallejo Air Pale Grey Blue.Ok so a change of plan, I realised the order I was painting the colours on was in the wrong order. So back to the drawing board. So the next stage is to paint the underside in Vallejo Air Pale Grey Blue.
After masking a repaint of the upper side using Vallejo Model Air Camouflage Green,After masking a repaint of the upper side using Vallejo Model Air Camouflage Green,
Next stage is the tedious masking. I will now be moving on to use a black green colour as the next colour.Next stage is the tedious masking. I will now be moving on to use a black green colour as the next colour.
After adding military green and removing the masking tape :-) now to masknit up before applying the third colour.After adding military green and removing the masking tape :-) now to masknit up before applying the third colour.
A few steps beyond... The third layer of the camo pattern is added. I am really enjoying this build. A few steps beyond... The third layer of the camo pattern is added. I am really enjoying this build.

Next phase was the last stage of the camo. Lots of wiggle lines that took forever to do… nothing like going for a crazy scheme to while away the hours.

Next step is the white markings, on the underside of the wings and the fuselage. After this will be the addition of Decals however I have had to order some new ones as the ones that come with the kit are neither complete in that there are no swastikas for the tails, understand that this is because sometimes manufacturers leave these out so they can be sold. However the biggest thing is that the JU88s had letters under the wings and there is not enough to do all the planes. Anyway a quick order to miscellaneous miniatures in the US will have them here soon a very fast service.Next step is the white markings, on the underside of the wings and the fuselage. After this will be the addition of Decals however I have had to order some new ones as the ones that come with the kit are neither complete in that there are no swastikas for the tails, understand that this is because sometimes manufacturers leave these out so they can be sold. However the biggest thing is that the JU88s had letters under the wings and there is not enough to do all the planes. Anyway a quick order to miscellaneous miniatures in the US will have them here soon a very fast service.

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Ju-88s are awesome, historically. For raw speed, one of the fastest aircraft out there for early war.
Great choice to include in your BRS project! 😀

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