1/72 AMT/ERTL  Ju-88G-1/G-6

Nachtjager

by Bob Aikens

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This kit was released in 1993, around the time when AMT/ERTL was producing such basically very nice kits like the A-20 Havoc/Boston series and the P-40. These are being re-released now, so I expect the  'Nachtjager' to also reappear, probably in Italeri livery. This is the same sort of kit-neatly engraved panel lines, not a great deal of detail, along with a few fit and inaccuracy problems. But overall, these kits are neat and fun to build.   

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The kit offers 2 powerplant options for the Nachtjager (i.e. engine nacelles)- the radial BMW 801 or the Jumo  213A-1 in-line. My model represents the Jumo-powered aircraft; a Ju-88G-6c flown by the Gruppenkommander of II/NJG 5.Also of note: the flame dampers provided in the kit are not really accurate, and the rudder bottom ought to be altered a bit so that it can show the rear radar (warning) display which can be easily scratchbuilt.  It also seems that the upward  firing cannon of the G-6c ought to be located immediately  aft of the cockpit (Wm. Green WOTTR).

Overall painting was done with Testor's ModelMaster RLM 76 and the upper blotching with MM RLM 74.The Invisi-Clear decals were excellent and were no problem at all. I am basically a 1/48 scale builder and this kit had languished in the stash for about 10 years-so maybe there's hope for me in Tiny Town yet! Attached please find some PhotoShop images-a small attempt to bring this night prowler back to virtual life.

Bob

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Photos and text © by Bob Aikens