Ju-88 Wing Bomb Rack and Loading System

Published on
August 16, 2012
Review Author(s)
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$29.99
Product / Stock #
32072
Base Kit
Any Ju-88 in 32nd scale
Company: Profimodeller
Provided by: Profimodeller
Product Packaging

On occasion there is just something that comes out that you want to say, “WOW, what a great idea!” This is one of those products and one of those occasions. The wing racks in this package are nice enough but the addition of the bomb loading system is so cool! If you build dioramas this is a set that you must have.

The set provides approximately 50 resin parts molded in light yellow resin that are perfectly cast and blemish free. That said, my two wing rack ejector systems had two sway braces broken off in transit. Not a big deal as the resin pieces are kept in a Ziploc bag. There is a small fret of photo etch pieces as well. A length of wire is included to allow the modeler to “use” the pulley system.

The set is designed with the diorama modeler in mind. You get two bomb sleds and two SC1000 bombs to fit on them should you elect to do so. I’d leave one on the sled and the other would have to be suspended which is what distinguishes this set apart from anything I’ve seen before. You get the straps, pulleys, cables and control box for the hoist system. With this set you can hang a bomb from the center section or the wing racks in any position from the sled up to the bomb rack. The detail is exquisite and when accompanied with Profimodeller’s tail wheel bay set (32017) this is truly a unique set up for the Ju-88.

Seeing this set in such a large scale makes me wish we could have it in 1/48th scale as well. The only thing missing from this set are the figures.

This product is highly recommended. Thanks to Profimodeller and IPMS/USA for the review copy.

Reviewer Bio

Floyd S. Werner Jr.


Building models since the age of 7, I’ve become known for my Bf-109s and helicopters. I currently run Werner’s Wings. I was previously the ‘star’ of the Master Class Model Building Video series. I’ve been published numerous times on various website, including Hyperscale and ARC. My work has been in FSM and Great Scale Modeling 2001, as well as, numerous other model magazines. I’m a published author with my Squadron/Signal Walkaround book on the Kiowa Warrior. My models have continuously won many regional and national awards. My unique model photography gives my models instant recognition for their historical perspective.

I’m a retired from the Army after 21 years of flying Cobras and Kiowa Warriors, including tours in Iraq, Bosnia, Korea, and Germany. I’m also a retired Flight Officer for the Baltimore City Police and flew their helicopters chasing bad guys. I’m currently flying Cobras and Hueys with the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation.

I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart, Yvonne, for 42 years. Our daughters have blessed us with six grandchildren. My passions continue to be his family, friends, helicopters, models and airplanes, especially the Bf-109 and my beloved AH-1 Cobra. My motto has always been - MODELING IS FUN!

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