albertrand71 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Another 70's classic oldie but goodie from Italeri... I'm quite enjoying these old Italeri kits as they have all the basics of a decent kit, just in need of a bit of updating and TLC. She's had a full rescribe, adding in more historic detail than was present on the rather sparse original raised panel lines, I've also added a fair bit of scratchbuilding, including an accurate cockpit, flap levers, dive brakes, P/E guns, sights and brass barrels.Anyway - as always, all feedback and constructive criticism is much appreciated... so please fire away chaps! 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Very nice; I love it when someone makes something awesome out of these classic Italeri kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Lovely bit of work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 You've done an excellent job on this kit! I always did like the radial-engined versions of the Ju-88 family more than the inline-engined ones. Regards, Jason 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 nice work, looks great... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Very nice - I've had a liking for this aircraft since doing the old Matchbox version as a lad. Got a Bilek boxing of this in the stash somewhere! Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 A very good model. You've made an excellent job of it. Very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 You've certainly given it the TLC it deserves, lovely finish and the extra detail really pays off 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 There is a lot of work put onto that model mate. All worth it, She is a beauty. Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Proof that it still holds up well today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehammer Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 You did the old kit justice and then some. It would take a Junkers junkie to tell it's not from a certain Japanese manufacturer... Just because you asked for constructive criticism, is it still possible to rotate the wheels so that the flats stay on the ground, or they're glued on tight? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertrand71 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Very nice - I've had a liking for this aircraft since doing the old Matchbox version as a lad. Got a Bilek boxing of this in the stash somewhere! Pat I might be wrong but I think the Italeri and the Bilek are the same tooling. Incedentally, the Matchbox was released the same year - 1974. Not bad for 41 year old kits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertrand71 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 You did the old kit justice and then some. It would take a Junkers junkie to tell it's not from a certain Japanese manufacturer... Just because you asked for constructive criticism, is it still possible to rotate the wheels so that the flats stay on the ground, or they're glued on tight? Ha ha, yes well spotted... Nothing gets past you guys! The were intended as being movable but ol' Mr Cement was a bit more watery than expected. I may break 'em off and reposition. A very good model. You've made an excellent job of it. Very well done. Thanks mate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertrand71 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 You've done an excellent job on this kit! I always did like the radial-engined versions of the Ju-88 family more than the inline-engined ones. Regards, Jason Same here... the BMWs just look a bit 'meatier' and more suited to it. ------------- Thanks everyone who's commented above, it means a lot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Very nice! Like everyone else has already said, you've done a great job on the old kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Great looking Rancher. Excellent rework of a golden oldie. Karl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Funnily enough, I was reading about the Ju188 for the first time earlier today. Superb work on this, everything about it looks good, the canopy in particular is gorgeous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertrand71 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) Funnily enough, I was reading about the Ju188 for the first time earlier today. Superb work on this, everything about it looks good, the canopy in particular is gorgeous. I don't know about you Doozer, but I always get right into the subject that I'm making at the time... and this one was no different! there's an excellent set of books on the JU88 family from Black Cross that's well worth checking out if you're interested. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Junkers-Ju-188-Black-Cross-S/dp/1857801725/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429218781&sr=8-1&keywords=Black+Cross+ju188 Thanks too btw! Edited April 16, 2015 by albertrand71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Very nice build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niles Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 That is a beautiful looking airplane. Very nice job of rescribing, consistent and clean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 That's really nice! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 A very nice build, you've done a great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Probably the best Italeri 188, i have seen so far ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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