AIMS Ju-88A-4/C-6/D-5

Sheet:

32D010

Units: See review

Price

£10.25 from www.aimsmodels.co.uk

Reviewer:

Scott Van Aken

Continuing with their great Ju-88 sheets for the big Revell kit, this one includes the unique markings for six different aircraft. While I know that the initial offering was an A-1 version with the shorter wings, an A-4 variant has also been issued that expands the number of variants that can be easily done.

This first offering is an A-4 from 8./KG 51 based in the Crimea during early 1942. Standard camo and eastern front markings. Yellow ring around cowling with red spinners.

Next is a D-5 version, also in standard paint of RLM 70/71/65. Best to start with the A-1 for this one as it has a lot of A-1 features. No gondola.

The third option has a neat camo scheme from Stab.II/KG77 in missions over Malta in late 1942.

The night scheme A-4 version was with I./NJG 2. A great scheme if you want something a bit different. This plane operated in the Mediterranean as noted by the white fuselage band.

The fifth option is a standard Night Fighter scheme C-6 as operated with 11./NJG3 out of Denmark mid-war.

Finally an all black C-6 that flew from North Africa as evidenced by the white band. This aircraft was with 1./NJG 2 with the usual grey markings.

The decals themselves are superbly printed and the instructions are first rate. Each entry has information on that particular plane as well as information on the source of the photo from which the scheme was derived.

I have used AIMs decals and they are superbly done.

February 2013

Thanks to AIMS for the review sheet. You can find this and other products on their website. These sheets are also carried by Hannants in the UK.

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