JU52 in 1:18 scale

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JU52 in 1:18 scale

Post by Crazy Kraut » Wed Nov 13, 2019 1:23 pm

found this RC model here in Germany which is nearly exact 1.18 scale
VQ Junkers JU-52 Swiss RC Motorflugmodell ARF 1630 mm

https://www.conrad.de/de/p/vq-junkers-j ... 271727!!!g!!

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With some nice tarn scheme and a fallschirmjäger in the open door it could be a great addition to the collection. But wingspan 1,63 metres :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Re: JU52 in 1:18 scale

Post by grunt1 » Wed Nov 13, 2019 3:41 pm

Great find CK!

VQ appears to have one in tri-color camo as well. I can't find it for a good price, yet.

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Re: JU52 in 1:18 scale

Post by grunt1 » Wed Nov 13, 2019 3:52 pm

Also, since it won't be RC in this case I wonder what propellers it would need. Do you know?
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Re: JU52 in 1:18 scale

Post by Crazy Kraut » Thu Nov 14, 2019 12:33 am

The tri color is perfect but expensive. Can´t find it here under 200 Euros.
The correct Propeller should be a two-blade-prop. Seems that this one must me made custom style or out of some useable RC-props.
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Re: JU52 in 1:18 scale

Post by normandy » Thu Nov 14, 2019 4:25 pm

What is this Motorflugmodell made of plastic? It doesn't look like styro.

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Re: JU52 in 1:18 scale

Post by Crazy Kraut » Fri Nov 15, 2019 5:01 am

What they say in the describition :

•ARF Fertigmodell in leichter Holzbauweise (Lasercut)
•Sehr kurze Montagezeit, alles ist sehr weit vorgefertigt
•Fertig bespannt wie abgebildet mit hochdetaillierter Folie
•Tragfläche 2-teilig mit Alurohr-Steckung
•Fertig ausgefräste und lackierte Motorhauben
•Tiefdecker mit völlig unkritischen Flugeigenschaften
•Robustes Fahrwerk
•Inklusive Zubehör wie Räder, Anlenkungen usw..

means: built from lasercut and lightwight Balsa Wood covered high detailed and coloured foil
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Re: JU52 in 1:18 scale

Post by Crazy Kraut » Fri Nov 15, 2019 5:01 am

built from lasercut and lightwight Balsa Wood covered with high detailed and coloured foil
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Re: JU52 in 1:18 scale

Post by Black_Dragon_One. » Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:09 am

yes

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Re: JU52 in 1:18 scale

Post by normandy » Sat Nov 16, 2019 7:24 pm

Thats a nice looking model kit and 200 Euros is not a bad price considering
I just saw a 1:72 dicast Ju 52 for $139.95 in Historic Avation. :shock:
The 5 plus foot wing span might be an issue but it sure would look cool.

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Re: JU52 in 1:18 scale

Post by Crazy Kraut » Sun Nov 17, 2019 5:16 am

The 5 plus foot wing span might be an issue but it sure would look cool.

Especially if you do it like in the picture from normandy shown with open side door and paratrooper inside the door, ready to jump.
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Re: JU52 in 1:18 scale

Post by Crazy Kraut » Sun Nov 17, 2019 5:17 am

Maybe it would work as a christmas present for one or some of us ;-)
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Re: JU52 in 1:18 scale

Post by granch » Sun Nov 24, 2019 2:38 am

The swiss air force had 3 Ju-52 in service until 1982 (!)- A-701, A-702 and A-703. They where transfered to a civilian historical society that flew them until 2018, where one crashed in the swiss alps, making 20 deads. So, no nostalgic flights are possible now. These 3 planes have been used in some movies with accurate repaints according to the movie theme. Overall silver, the one with a winter camo served in a movie about Stalingrad, can't remember the tittle. As one answered, they have 2, relatively to the engine cover small, blades...

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Re: JU52 in 1:18 scale

Post by jbell » Tue Nov 26, 2019 9:17 pm

ImageDSCN9352_01 by John Bell, on Flickr

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