Junkers Ju 288 A-2/ R1 Scale: 1:48 / 1:72
Historical Background: The Ultimate "Luft ’46" Schnellbomber Speculative Concept What if the Luftwaffe’s most ambitious bomber program had actually succeeded? In historical reality, the advanced Bomber B program stalled when its intended powerplants proved too complex to mass-produce in time. This model kit explores a plausible "what-if" history: a late-1945 timeline where the formidable Junkers Jumo 222 E/F 24-cylinder engine reached full operational reliability, finally bringing the original Ju 288A airframe to life on the frontline. In this speculative scenario, the production-line Ju 288A-2/R1 takes to the skies over Western Europe in early 1946. Fusing a sleek, pressurized cockpit, remote-controlled periscopic defensive turrets, and the raw 2,500 hp output of twin multibank Jumo 222 E/F engines with contra-rotating propellers, this imagined Schnellbomber reaches speeds over 670 km/h (415 mph) at high altitude—creating a formidable tactical challenge for Allied interceptors. The /R1 (Rüstsatz 1) configuration imagined for this kit equips the aircraft for long-range deep strikes, combining an expanded internal bomb bay with twin underwing drop tanks. General Characteristics Crew:
3 (Pilot, Co-Pilot/Gunner, Bombardier/Radio Operator)
Length: 16.50 m
Wingspan: 21.70 m
Height: 4.50 m
Gross Weight (Loaded): 18,500 kg
Max Takeoff Weight: 21,000 kg
Technical Specs & Features
- Process: Produced using the high-resolution FDM (or FFM) process. Surface texture is typical; light sanding improves the finish. Check out this blog entry for more information: LINK
- Material: PLA.
- Coloring: The base material can feature different shades, e.g., light grey, dark grey, black, etc.
- Assembly Groups: Different assembly groups within one kit may feature these different color shades.
- Images: Photos may show renderings, prototypes, or finished models for illustration.
- Details: Small parts are usually bundled on sprues to simplify handling and ensure completeness. Clear parts are vacuum-molded and marked to simplify cutting the final contour.
- NOT included: Adhesives, paints, decals, or electronic components.
The kit is delicate, detailed, and intended for painting. This is not a "Plug & Play" quick-build kit – experience and tools are required.
Not suitable for children (choking hazard). Recommended glue: Cyanoacrylate (not included).
Care & Handling
- Heat: PLA is heat-sensitive. Not suitable for temperatures above 40 °C. Avoid direct sunlight.
- Cleaning: Hand wash only with warm water (< 40 °C). Not dishwasher safe.
Compliant with EU 10/2011 & EC 1935/2004 (where applicable).
Manufacturer: My3dbase GmbH | Ottobrunn, Germany
