In Box Review of 1/48th Scale
Revell-Monogram Pro Modeler
Junkers Ju-52/3m Transport
Kit no. 5944
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 1999
Out of production
Available one place on the web in Europe for 90 Euros ($90.00)
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 1999
Out of production
Available one place on the web in Europe for 90 Euros ($90.00)
HISTORY:
The Junkers Ju 52/3m (nicknamed Tante Ju ("Aunt Ju") and Iron Annie) is a transport aircraft that was designed and manufactured by German aviation company Junkers.Development of the Ju 52 commenced during 1930, headed by German aeronautical engineer Ernst Zindel.
The aircraft's design incorporated a corrugated duralumin metal skin as a strengthening measure, which was very unusual at the time. The Ju 52's maiden flight was performed on 13 October 1930. It was initially designed with a single engine, however, it was produced in quantity as a trimotor.
The primary early production model, the Ju 52/3m, was principally operated as a 17-seat airliner or utility transport aircraft by various civil operators during the 1930s. Following the rise of Nazi Germany, thousands of Ju 52s were procured as a staple military transport of the nation. The Ju 52/3mg7e was the principal production model.
The Ju 52 was in production between 1931 and 1952. In a civilian role, it flew with over 12 airlines, including Swissair and Deutsche Luft Hansa, as both a passenger carrier and a freight hauler. In a military role, large numbers flew with the Luftwaffe, being deployed on virtually all fronts of the Second World War as a
troop and cargo transport; it was also briefly used as a medium bomber. Additionally, the type was deployed by other nation's militaries in conflicts such as the Spanish Civil War, the Chaco War, and the Portuguese Colonial War.
During the postwar era, the Ju 52 had a lengthy service life with numerous military and civilian operators; large numbers were still in use by the 1980s. Even in the 21st century, several aircraft have remained operational, typically used for purposes such as heritage aviation displays and aerial sightseeing.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Crew: Two
Capacity: 17 passengers
Length: 19 m (62 ft)
Wingspan: 29 m (96 ft)
Height: 5.5 m (18.2 ft)
Wing area: 110.50 m2 (1,189.4 sq ft)
Empty weight: 5,720 kg (12,610 lb)
Gross weight: 9,500 kg (20,944 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 10,499 kg (23,146 lb)
Powerplant: 3 × BMW 132A-3 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines, 541 kW (725 hp) each for take-off
Propellers: 2-bladed variable-pitch propeller
Maximum speed: 265.5 km/h (165.0 mph, 143.4 kn) at sea level
276.8 km/h (172.0 mph; 149.5 kn) at 910 m (3,000 ft)
Cruise speed: 246 km/h (153 mph, 133 kn) maximum continuous at 910 m (3,000 ft)
209 km/h (130 mph; 113 kn) economical cruise
Range: 998 km (620 mi, 539 nmi)
Service ceiling: 5,900 m (19,360 ft)
Rate of climb: 3.9 m/s (770 ft/min)
Time to altitude: 910 m (3,000 ft) in 17 minutes 30 seconds
Wing loading: 83.35 kg/m2 (17.07 lb/sq ft)
Power/mass: 7.95 kg/kW
Armament:
Guns: * 1 × 7.92 mm (0.312 in) MG 15 machine gun or 13 mm (0.51 in) MG 131 machine gun in a dorsal position, 1 × 7.92 mm (0.312 in) MG 15 machine gun in a semi-retractable dustbin turret
Bombs: up to 500 kg (1,100 lb) of bombs
The Junkers Ju 52/3m (nicknamed Tante Ju ("Aunt Ju") and Iron Annie) is a transport aircraft that was designed and manufactured by German aviation company Junkers.Development of the Ju 52 commenced during 1930, headed by German aeronautical engineer Ernst Zindel.
The aircraft's design incorporated a corrugated duralumin metal skin as a strengthening measure, which was very unusual at the time. The Ju 52's maiden flight was performed on 13 October 1930. It was initially designed with a single engine, however, it was produced in quantity as a trimotor.
The primary early production model, the Ju 52/3m, was principally operated as a 17-seat airliner or utility transport aircraft by various civil operators during the 1930s. Following the rise of Nazi Germany, thousands of Ju 52s were procured as a staple military transport of the nation. The Ju 52/3mg7e was the principal production model.
The Ju 52 was in production between 1931 and 1952. In a civilian role, it flew with over 12 airlines, including Swissair and Deutsche Luft Hansa, as both a passenger carrier and a freight hauler. In a military role, large numbers flew with the Luftwaffe, being deployed on virtually all fronts of the Second World War as a
troop and cargo transport; it was also briefly used as a medium bomber. Additionally, the type was deployed by other nation's militaries in conflicts such as the Spanish Civil War, the Chaco War, and the Portuguese Colonial War.
During the postwar era, the Ju 52 had a lengthy service life with numerous military and civilian operators; large numbers were still in use by the 1980s. Even in the 21st century, several aircraft have remained operational, typically used for purposes such as heritage aviation displays and aerial sightseeing.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Crew: Two
Capacity: 17 passengers
Length: 19 m (62 ft)
Wingspan: 29 m (96 ft)
Height: 5.5 m (18.2 ft)
Wing area: 110.50 m2 (1,189.4 sq ft)
Empty weight: 5,720 kg (12,610 lb)
Gross weight: 9,500 kg (20,944 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 10,499 kg (23,146 lb)
Powerplant: 3 × BMW 132A-3 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines, 541 kW (725 hp) each for take-off
Propellers: 2-bladed variable-pitch propeller
Maximum speed: 265.5 km/h (165.0 mph, 143.4 kn) at sea level
276.8 km/h (172.0 mph; 149.5 kn) at 910 m (3,000 ft)
Cruise speed: 246 km/h (153 mph, 133 kn) maximum continuous at 910 m (3,000 ft)
209 km/h (130 mph; 113 kn) economical cruise
Range: 998 km (620 mi, 539 nmi)
Service ceiling: 5,900 m (19,360 ft)
Rate of climb: 3.9 m/s (770 ft/min)
Time to altitude: 910 m (3,000 ft) in 17 minutes 30 seconds
Wing loading: 83.35 kg/m2 (17.07 lb/sq ft)
Power/mass: 7.95 kg/kW
Armament:
Guns: * 1 × 7.92 mm (0.312 in) MG 15 machine gun or 13 mm (0.51 in) MG 131 machine gun in a dorsal position, 1 × 7.92 mm (0.312 in) MG 15 machine gun in a semi-retractable dustbin turret
Bombs: up to 500 kg (1,100 lb) of bombs
THE KIT:
Revell and Monogram are each old prolific model companies that were joined together in the 90’s to produce this kit. Pro Modeler is the name of a series of kits by them.
They are located in Morton Grove, IL.
The kit comes in a large shrink-wrapped box.
The cover art shows a color illustration of two Ju-52’s, flying through flack above the clouds. Both aircraft are in a splinter camouflage pattern of dark-green and medium-green over a light-blue under-carriage. Both have yellow cowlings, rudder and elevator flaps.
The one in the foreground has an illustration of a white Knights' chess piece on the side of its nose, a white outlined fuselage code 1Z + LK. It’s side door is open and a parachutist has jumped out of it.
Revell and Monogram are each old prolific model companies that were joined together in the 90’s to produce this kit. Pro Modeler is the name of a series of kits by them.
They are located in Morton Grove, IL.
The kit comes in a large shrink-wrapped box.
The cover art shows a color illustration of two Ju-52’s, flying through flack above the clouds. Both aircraft are in a splinter camouflage pattern of dark-green and medium-green over a light-blue under-carriage. Both have yellow cowlings, rudder and elevator flaps.
The one in the foreground has an illustration of a white Knights' chess piece on the side of its nose, a white outlined fuselage code 1Z + LK. It’s side door is open and a parachutist has jumped out of it.
The second Ju-52, in the background, is on fire and going down. It has white outlined fuselage code 1Z+TK.
One side panel of the box begins with a paint color listing, followed by features of the kit: Plastic model can be painted to match photos on the box. Paint not included. Model cement (not included) required for assembly. Length: 15.5/16” (38.9 cm), Wingspan: 24” (81 cm). Kit contains 154 pieces. Pictorial instruction sheet provides assembly instructions. For ages 12 to adult. Said in English and French.
One side panel of the box begins with a paint color listing, followed by features of the kit: Plastic model can be painted to match photos on the box. Paint not included. Model cement (not included) required for assembly. Length: 15.5/16” (38.9 cm), Wingspan: 24” (81 cm). Kit contains 154 pieces. Pictorial instruction sheet provides assembly instructions. For ages 12 to adult. Said in English and French.
Copyright is 1999 and Revell-Monogram’s street address in Morton Grove. IL and in Germany is provided, along with their telephone number and web address.
The box is a little blousy. It is 3 ½” too wide. There are two shelves, one down each side, that are 3” wide. They are there to support the lid from crushing down.
The box is a little blousy. It is 3 ½” too wide. There are two shelves, one down each side, that are 3” wide. They are there to support the lid from crushing down.
The other side shows 6 photos of the built model and the history of the aircraft.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
The kit contains 4 medium-grey trees, a clear tree, the decal sheet, instructions, kit catalog, in 3 clear cello bags.
I have added a couple aftermarket sets to this kit. Both are by Eduard Co. One is a set of PE parts for the dashboard, engine rods etc. The other one is a set of brown stickers that are masks for the windows.
The kit contains 4 medium-grey trees, a clear tree, the decal sheet, instructions, kit catalog, in 3 clear cello bags.
I have added a couple aftermarket sets to this kit. Both are by Eduard Co. One is a set of PE parts for the dashboard, engine rods etc. The other one is a set of brown stickers that are masks for the windows.
The instructions consists of a staple-bound booklet of 16 pages in 8 ½” x 11” page format.
Page 1 begins with a black and white repeat of the box art, over the history of the Ju-52 and Revell-Monogram’s address in Morton Grove, IL, Copyright 1999 and made in the USA.
Page 2 begins with READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN instructions, over international assembly symbol explanations, Revell-Monogram’s street and web addresses and a paint color listing in English, German, Spanish and French.
Pages 3 to 14 give a whopping total of 50 assembly steps that I count. However, the instructions only number them 1 to 10
Step 10 is for assembly of the 4 paratrooper figures. Unfortunately there are no pilot figures included.ThT
Page 15 and 16 are painting and marking guides.
Page 15 shows a 4-view illustration of a Ju-52/3mg4e, of the Spanish Nationalist Grupo de Bombarden Nocturno 2-G-22.
It is in a splinter-pattern camouflage of dark-green (RLM 71), dark-brown (RLM 61) and light-grey (RLM 63), with a light-blue under-carriage (RLM 65). It has flat-black cowlings and a flat white rudder flap. It has large white letter X’s at the tips of its upper wings and also under the wings with large black circles. It has a black fuselage code 22 circle 101 followed by a large white letter X. It has white chevrons on its wheel pants.
Page 16 is another 4-view illustration of the box art subject (already described above) It is a Junkers Ju-52/3mg7e, of the German Luftwaffe 3rd Staffel, KzbV-1, Milos, Greece, 1941.
Trees are not alphabetized. They do, however, have part number tabs next to the smaller parts on them.
The 1st medium-grey tree holds: the fuselage halves, engines, paratrooper figures etc. (36 parts)
Page 1 begins with a black and white repeat of the box art, over the history of the Ju-52 and Revell-Monogram’s address in Morton Grove, IL, Copyright 1999 and made in the USA.
Page 2 begins with READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN instructions, over international assembly symbol explanations, Revell-Monogram’s street and web addresses and a paint color listing in English, German, Spanish and French.
Pages 3 to 14 give a whopping total of 50 assembly steps that I count. However, the instructions only number them 1 to 10
Step 10 is for assembly of the 4 paratrooper figures. Unfortunately there are no pilot figures included.ThT
Page 15 and 16 are painting and marking guides.
Page 15 shows a 4-view illustration of a Ju-52/3mg4e, of the Spanish Nationalist Grupo de Bombarden Nocturno 2-G-22.
It is in a splinter-pattern camouflage of dark-green (RLM 71), dark-brown (RLM 61) and light-grey (RLM 63), with a light-blue under-carriage (RLM 65). It has flat-black cowlings and a flat white rudder flap. It has large white letter X’s at the tips of its upper wings and also under the wings with large black circles. It has a black fuselage code 22 circle 101 followed by a large white letter X. It has white chevrons on its wheel pants.
Page 16 is another 4-view illustration of the box art subject (already described above) It is a Junkers Ju-52/3mg7e, of the German Luftwaffe 3rd Staffel, KzbV-1, Milos, Greece, 1941.
Trees are not alphabetized. They do, however, have part number tabs next to the smaller parts on them.
The 1st medium-grey tree holds: the fuselage halves, engines, paratrooper figures etc. (36 parts)
The 2nd medium-grey tree holds: the main wheels, tail wheel, propeller blades, one wing, one elevator, dashboard, landing gear legs etc. (39 parts)
The 3rd medium-grey tree holds: the fuselage top and bottom,wheel pants, turret tub, cowlings, bulkheads, crew cabin door etc. (45 parts)
The 4th medium-grey tree holds: the other wing and its flap, other elevator etc. (26 parts)
The clear tree holds: the windshield, canopy, fuselage side windows (14 parts)
The decal sheet completes the kits parts. Along with the Eduard sets (already described above).
This is a very nicely detailed kit. The corrugated skin of this aircraft is greatly done.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.