JU-88P-1 in Winter Dress

[rwsmith14]

My entry Dragon's 1/48 Ju-88P-1. The Ju 88P was an anti-tank version of the Ju 88, designed to carry a large anti-tank cannon. It was developed in 1942, after the invasion of Russia did not achieve a knockout victory in 1941. The prototype was tested in mid 1942, and carried a single 75mm KwK 39 (Kampfwagen-kanone), in a large gondola under the fuselage. The KwK 39 tended to damage the aircraft when fired, and was replaced with a slightly less destructive PAK 40 cannon. The P series were not very successful – their low speed made them easy targets for ground fire, and they were too slow for use against heavy bombers.

P-1

The P-1 retained the 75mm PAK 40 cannon. It was powered by two 1,400hp Jumo 211 engines. At tests in early 1941 it performed poorly, but still entered service in limited numbers. The PAK 40 did not make a good aircraft weapon. Its rate of fire was perfectly acceptable for a normal anti-tank weapon, but when used in an aircraft meant it could only fire twice during a single pass.

[panzerman825]

Very cool subject for the GB. That's one massive gun for an airplane....KaaaaBooom. Hahaha. Enjoy the project.
Bill

[rwsmith14]

StartING the build soon !!

[Bissyboat]

A bomber armed to the belly. Cool gun. Looking forward to see you crack on with the build.

[MagpieII]

One of my favourite subjects , the Ju88, so many variants

[Les]

How is the progress on this project coming along?

[rwsmith14]

sorry Guys.. I never even cracked the box open on this one.. my appologies .. just too many projects going on at once on the bench and never enough time to do all that I want.