Junkers Ju 88 (oz16480)

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Junkers Ju 88. Control line profile scale twin German WWII bomber. For 2x .049 Cox Golden Bee engines.

Quote: "JU 88. Simple twin engine projects are few and far between; this is one. Structure is easy but a fine scale look can be achieved when building this WW II Luftwaffe fighter-bomber; almost impossible to see the profile body in flight. Junkers Ju 88, by Paul H Schaaf Jr.

This plane was one of the most widely built and versatile twin engine models in the Luftwaffe. It was used as a fighter, bomber, torpedo carrier, mine layer, reconnaissance and even trainer. Over 15,000 were built and it served well on all fronts. Near the end of the war (World War II) it was also used as a flying bomb. A single engine fighter rode piggy back on the pilotless Ju-88 which was crammed full of explosives. All controls were worked from the fighter. Over the target the fighter disconnected from the Ju-88 which then dove down into the target. This set up was called 'Mistel.'

The plane had a wingspan of 65 ft and a length of 47 ft. Power was two Juno engines of 1410 horsepower each. Its speed was 273 mph and its range approximately 1,500 miles.

Our model is scaled .65 inches to the foot giving the model a wingspan of 43 inches. It looks very impressive parked on the runway or flying. It's fairly light and flies easily on one engine using 35 foot lines (.012 wire). I recommend using wire since when flying on two engines the pull on the lines may be too strong for the dacron line normally used on 1/2 A models. It has a very sturdy landing gear setup and I believe it makes a good two engine trainer. Fly with a single engine first until some confidence is attained and then fly with the two motors. On single engine, always use only the inboard one to insure plane heading away from the center of the circle. On two engines, always start outboard one first so it stops first; otherwise you're going to be under a Ju-88 dive bombing attack if the plane is only running on the outer engine. The model is different, stable, inexpensive and a heck of a lot of fun so let's go - time's a wasting!

Fuselage: The fuselage is cut from 3/8 hard or medium balsa sheet. Cut wing stabilizer slots and also make a small cut-out for tail wheel flaps. Add additional 3/8 balsa stock for front top canopy and from 1/4 in balsa sheet cut the lower front fuselage section. Round all edges as noted. Keep corners of the nose canopy sharp, as it will add to the appearance of the finished plane.

Tail Surfaces: Cut all rudder and stabilizer parts from medium hard 1/8 sheet balsa and round edges as noted. Join the two movable elevator halves with a 6 inch length of 1/8 dia hard wood dowel, making sure ends line up with the ends of the stabilizer. Note a portion of the center elevator section does not move but is cemented into a slot in the fuselage. Provide clearance all around as illustrated..."

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