Ju 188 , Matchbox 1:72

[killnoizer]

I am very lucky to get two of this lovely vintage kits from a Buddy at  the local club .
So I'm joining the group build with another new  project, let me think about the direction it will take .

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I like the plane very much, so it is a option to keep it nearly original, but otherwise it looks so great that it could be amazing to put some delta wings on it  .

[NARSES2]

I've always had a liking for the Ju 188. Fascinated to see what you do with it 

[Dizzyfugu]

The Ju 188 is cool, but NOT the Matchbox kit, unfortunately. It's so utterly primitive... 

[Vulcan7]

The Ju 188 is cool, but NOT the Matchbox kit, unfortunately. It's so utterly primitive... 

Perfect for a quick build though   

[killnoizer]

The Ju 188 is cool, but NOT the Matchbox kit, unfortunately. It's so utterly primitive... 

Perfect for a quick build though   

And THAT toy like Modell is perfect for me .

Bought two of the kits today from a friend at the local club .

Just like birthday to me 

[killnoizer]

It was a little bit heartbreaking to cut the wings of the 188 in pieces.

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That is real one of the iconic kits of my childhood , we had a house very deep in the forest between Celle and Bergen, british training grounds at that time. And i have to go by bike to the next very small village with a shop for Matchbox modells some miles .  Was a very good time in the 70's ...


Started the engine build, decided to cut the complete original nacelles and build them new ( it will ad some wide to the wings to, good side effect ) , i checked all the measures exactly for a nice Workflow and solid build .

Unfortunately the old plastic broke at some parts, also at the old drop tanks i use. So i have to repair that at first .


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[Vulcan7]

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with    ( me and everyone else )

[killnoizer]

I wanna show you how i build the engines ,  think it is a fine way to do that easy ...

First i paint a tool with parallel lines to shape the parts in the straight direction . 
180 sanding paper is good for the Job, better than a file. 
Place the paper on the engine and use it as a tool , result is a perfect fit !

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Than i fix the intake, first step . I use another part to put it inside the open front. You need a lot of glue here , put it on both surfaces and let the plastic melt for some minutes . So i got a real strong and massive connection there, it's good to make a small shape outside later ...

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 The small came into the bigger outer part .

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Watch for the correct direction, we need it to place the nose here later inside !

  This should dry one day at minimum , better two .  Maybe i cut the tail for better drying inside ..
Tail became the exhaust of the engine !

[killnoizer]

The tailfins should be moved upwards , because the jet stream are on their level.

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So i closed the gap in the fuselage with a sprue part .  Better than endless filler .

And the parts of the wings came together .

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[Wardukw]

Looking good so far mate 👍

[killnoizer]

Two days later,  i cut the engines finaly on the exact same size, gave them a smooth shape on both sides .  There was a lot of color on them too .

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The former place of the tail is also ready done .  Needs just a very little bit of filler , that's good .

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Complete look of the wings ...

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[killnoizer]

Yes , and then together ...

A big step forward, engines on the plane !

That is the biggest plane i have build since 1981 .

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And first color on , like always the chrome effect primer ( ! ) .

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[kerick]

Maybe it's the camera but those engines look like turbofans.
The silver paint definitely looks sci fi. Will the Mandalorian show up to claim it?

[killnoizer]

The engines are the famous and powerful ROMUS 2000 , invented around 1947 , i have to read the technical data book for further information ... 

The silver is only my favorite primer .

[Rick Lowe]

Y'know, thinking about it the -188 canopy/cockpit doesn't look out-of-place on a jet...