1:144 Scale Diecast Metal – Junkers Ju-188 German Luftwaffe – Length: 4″ Wingspan: 6

This Ju-188 model has an optional landing gear where the pieces can be inserted to show the extended landing gear oromittedto give theappearanceof the retracted position. However, if the landinggear isomitted, it does not exactly represent the inflight configuration as the wheel wells will bevisibly empty.A display stand with information about the particular model is included.

The engine propellers do not spin.

This is really a “no-play” model or a “display-only” model. It is mostly metal and very heavy. It also has a number of antennas which look great but are very fragile. If you have small kids that like to play with your models, save yourself some frustration (and money) and wait till later to get a model like this one. The box is labeled as not suitable for children under 14.

The maker of this model did a good job with this model, specifically the color scheme and the markings are very crisp and clear. The panel lines and hatches are very nicely done (engraved).

The pack measures 9 inches by 8 inches by 2 inches.

The Junkers Ju 188 was a German Luftwaffe high-performance medium bomber built during World War II, the planned follow-up to the Ju 88 with better performance and payload. It was produced only in limited numbers, due both to the presence of improved versions of the Ju 88, as well as the increasingly effective Allied strategic bombing campaign against German industry and the resulting focus on fighter production.