dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 My entry for this GB is Hasegawa's Ju88A-14 'Geissman'. As far as I can ascertain the A-14 was the same as the A-4 but with a modified forward gondola, mounting a MG FF 20mm cannon. I have no references for Ju88's other than what's in general reference books so no doubt questions may arise during the build. The aircraft was piloted by Johannes Geissman of Kg77 (Aug 42) and from the markings on the tail, this was an anti shipping unit. I've already built Hasegawa's Ju188, so I'm expecting this to be as good. I've assembled a few bits for this build to aid painting and add some small enhancements. I've got the Eduard Zoom etch set for the Ju88A-4 but I can't see there being much difference in the cockpit of an A-4 or A-14, so this will provide the instrument panel and seatbelts. I've also got Eduard's excellent Brassin wheels as the kit wheels come in 2 halves, which is something I don't like. I've also got Eduard's Ju88A-4 Canopy mask, for obvious reasons and there's a camouflage mask on order. I used a camouflage mask on my Airfix Do-17Z and it worked brilliantly and saved loads of time and effort. I've taken a pic to show the forward gondola and MG FF barrel, to highlight the different between this and the A-4. thanks Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Nice. Last model aircraft I ever finished, years ago now, was Italeri's Ju-88A-4. I just stuck a spare barrel for the 20mm, didn't even reckon on the shape being different. The markings had a large skeletal hand under each side of the cockpit which dropped to bits on application, ended up a mixture of decal and paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Good to see you here Mike . A big thank you for the fantastic service in getting me the resin parts for my dragon g6 Berlin build Agree that a paint mask set for the splinter is money well spent as the 88 splinter is a difficult job to wrap around . Cheers Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I like the looks of a Ju 88 with the MG-FF sticking out below the nose glazing. I haven´t seen any pictures of the Geismann plane but I wonder why Hasegawa instructions tell you to cut away the spent cartridge chute (?) from part S2 if the plane was an A-14, not an A-4 with The Gun, just like the Finnish AF had. Regards, V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 They certainly do tell you to chop something off the front of S2. I have the camouflage mask now and I've made up the cockpit, although it's not too clear in the pics. I've just taken the pics with all the light the morning can muster, plus the room lights and they still haven't come out too well. thanks Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 The Hase 88's are nice, pit looks good Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys. I've built up the fuselage, which needs a little putty and seam lines sanded and I've built up one of the wings. I'll see about getting the second wing done next and the filling and sanding of the fuselage. It's not quite as well fitting a kit as you'd expect from Hasegawa but it's not the worst by a long way. I'm tempted to build my Revell C-6 as a comparison and then a Zvezda A-17 and then I'll be able to have an opinion on which one is best to build (as oppose to the most accurate!). In case anyone was wondering I ended up with this kit as I had a Hasegawa A-4 in the stash but when this came out, I though this was a little more interesting as everyone made A-4 kits, so I swapped to get the A-14. This of course was before Revell brought their A-4 out. So if the C-6 builds up nicely, I may also buy the Revell A-4. This is a bit like the German equivalent of the Mossie for me, it's a brilliant and interesting aircraft and made in a great number of variants that you are really tempted into buying many of them! What we really need is a Battle of Britain Ju88 from someone, which can be built OOB without us having to worry about converting this that and the other and whether we're doing thing correctly, if you get what I mean! thanks Mike Edited May 24, 2016 by Mikemx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Oh yes, we need that triple comparison build, do it! Do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaCee26 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Thanks guys. I've built up the fuselage, which needs a little putty and seam lines sanded and I've built up one of the wings. I'll see about getting the second wing done next and the filling and sanding of the fuselage. It's not quite as well fitting a kit as you'd expect from Hasegawa but it's not the worst by a long way. I'm tempted to build my Revell C-6 as a comparison and then a Zvezda A-17 and then I'll be able to have an opinion on which one is best to build (as oppose to the most accurate!). In case anyone was wondering I ended up with this kit as I had a Hasegawa A-4 in the stash but when this came out, I though this was a little more interesting as everyone made A-4 kits, so I swapped to get the A-14. This of course was before Revell brought their A-4 out. So if the C-6 builds up nicely, I may also buy the Revell A-4. This is a bit like the German equivalent of the Mossie for me, it's a brilliant and interesting aircraft and made in a great number of variants that you are really tempted into buying many of them! What we really need is a Battle of Britain Ju88 from someone, which can be built OOB without us having to worry about converting this that and the other and whether we're doing thing correctly, if you get what I mean! thanks Mike Hi Mike, If you have not yet built the wings check the landing gear position first! Straight from the kit main gears fits too far back when compared to the landing gear opening. It should not be a too big problem to fix before joining the wing half's together. Don't ask when I did realize this! Despite this my choice of a Ju 88 over Revell. Greetings, AaCee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 I think it's too late for that now! We'll see how it turns out, I don't remember having the same problem with the Hasegawa Ju188 kit but then the nacelles are slightly different. thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Bit of a slow build is this one. The fit of the kit is a little disappointing with almost every join needing filling and sanding to a degree, particularly when it comes to the wings. I'm starting to think I should have built my Revell C-6 instead! Anyway, All the main construction is done and I've masked off the cockpit and any other openings and given it a quick blast with the Halfords primer to hide all the sanding and filling. The next step will be to build up and mask the canopy and gondola so I can get on with painting it. thanks Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Looking good Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Now the canopy is fighting me! Who's idea was it to split the rear of the canopy in 2 pieces to be butt joined together?! I'll also be moving flats later this month, so I'm finding hard to spend time on this one... thanks Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 My build has paused, due to my impending flat move, starting this coming weekend. Since the last pics, all the glazed areas and gondola are glued on and masked and sprayed RLM66. However, I need to do a little sanding and filling on the gondola before I can do anything else but this could be in a few weeks time! thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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