Found the 1/32 Revell Ju88A-1 online $69 for the kit.

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:28 pm

Not that bad for the cash, as Trump's new 1/32 stuff is going for over 100$ for single engine planes.

Write up on the kit from the store.

Revell AG/Germany plastic scale model kit #04728
1/32 Junkers Ju 88A-1 "Battle of Britain"

New model kit! Many details!
Scale 1:32
No. of parts 281
Length 453 mm
Wingspan 571 mm
Skill Level 5
Assembly, paint, glue required.

281 parts, might be alot for a plane, but I've dealt with armour kits with over than number. 70$..not bad..although for Revell's 110C/B I bought the price was less than 28$. So there is a jump in price for Revell.

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:13 pm

Revells Ju-88 is an excellent value for what you get, I have always felt Trumpeters 1/32 stuff was WAY over priced.

[CAT]CplSlade · Post by **[CAT]CplSlade** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:24 pm

I'm actually considering that kit myself, seeing as how it is more likely time will come full circle and the Third Reich will rise again before 21st makes one in 1/32.

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:57 pm

I doubt anyone will make a pre-built twin motor..seeing how something like P.38, Beufighter, 110 haven't even been talked about.

Anyways any twin would cost a "toy" maker more to tool and produce than they would ever get back selling them, well maybe Hobby would do it, since they are selling SBDs at over 100$ a pop.

Post by **aferguson** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:58 pm

that is a really good price. I'll be looking forward to seeing built ups of this one..

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 6:03 pm

I just kinda wish it was a A-4 inplace of the early A-1 model.

I don't know, Revell's new 110C/B is selling well, hopefully this will as well..and more twin props will come out down the road. Least with the Ju88 it's a good start for larger planes.

[CAT]CplSlade · Post by **[CAT]CplSlade** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:25 am

Digging through ebay, I found a UK supplier asking only ~$49 plus $22 S/H for the Ju88. Seeing as how that is so much cheaper than the local boys, I'll be able to now get it AND buy all my paints/etc with the money I save.

hotrodrock · Post by **hotrodrock** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:30 am

Haven't bought a model airplane kit in about 45 years or so. What happend to th $1.49 kits I built in the 1950's?

Oh, thats right. They are on ebay for $200-$300.

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:32 pm

aferguson wrote:that is a really good price. I'll be looking forward to seeing built ups of this one..

Here's a great build to start with from the master himself.

http://www.scaleworkshop.com/gallery/ju88a132bg_1.htm

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:59 pm

nice boxart for the kit.

Post by **aferguson** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 3:24 pm

looks like an impressive kit. 125 parts just for the cockpit though...eech.

This one is twice as nice though:

http://www.modellbau-bichler.com/ju88a1 ... 0b55f036f4

(1/16 scale)

[CAT]CplSlade · Post by **[CAT]CplSlade** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 3:37 pm

I prefer paying $70 over $175 so I'll stick with the 1/32 version.

ketelone · Post by **ketelone** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:39 am

I checked out the model at my local hobby shop. Very, very nice, but it was over $75 and the skill level was 5 out of 5. My model buildng skills are not that great and I admit I don't have the patience to build it.....