Dragon 1/48 Junkers Ju188E-1 ‘Rächer’

Ju188E-1 ‘Rächer’

I built this one back in 1994 and it was finished in the markings of an aircraft from KG6, Erprobungstaffel.

If I remember correctly most of the lower surfaces were painted first. They were sprayed with a coat of flat black that had a few drops of red brown added. Panel lines were highlighted by carefully spraying them with pure flat black. The upper surfaces of the model were then given a hard edge splinter cammo scheme of RLM70/71 greens. Over the top of this a very carefully sprayed lattice pattern of RLM76 light blue was applied. This pattern varied, being heavier on horizontal surfaces of the wings and tail. A much finer pattern was applied to the fuselage, engine cowls and vertical tail. The lower surface black mix was then carried on up the sides of the fuselage and engine cowls overlapping the 76 lattice at the desired demarkation lines.

The BMW radial engines used on Ju88 and 188 aircraft always seemed to run very dirty. The heavy exhaust stains on the upper and lower wing and tail surfaces were added using a very thin mix of about 20% flat black and 80% red brown. These were built up gradually and were heavier along panel lines and around any hatches. Any chips or scratches were applied with a Prismacolor silver pencil.

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7 thoughts on “Dragon 1/48 Junkers Ju188E-1 ‘Rächer’”

    • Thanks Tom. The only refurbishments made were a new pitot tube and the fuselage crosses that had faded to the same colour as the letter codes so were masked and sprayed a slightly off white. And it got a good wash and after it dried each clear panel in the canopy got a carefully, brush applied coat of Pledge which sort of worked. It certainly made them shiny.
      Thanks Tom. The only refurbishments made were a new pitot tube and the fuselage crosses that had faded to the same colour as the letter codes so were masked and sprayed a slightly off white. And it got a good wash and after it dried each clear panel in the canopy got a carefully, brush applied coat of Pledge which sort of worked. It certainly made them shiny.

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    • Hi Matt, I’m pretty sure that PRIMACOLOR only do one silver pencil and its number is PC949. Google it and I’m sure you’ll find it no problem.
      Cheers,
      Chris.

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  3. Hi Chris-greetings from Minnesota! After seeing what you’ve done, you inspired me. Also kudos for showing overhead views, something that has been neglected on a few of your posts.
    Revell recently re released this kit. Seeing your amazing work, I’m inspired to give the ju-188 a shot! Nice weathering too…

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    • Hi Steve, Revell have released the 188A with Jumo engines so it’s not exactly the same but still a great looking machine. As I recall it was quite a pleasurable build and there are some really interesting schemes for the A. There are/were several decals sheets available for them too. Have fun!
      Cheers,
      Chris.

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  4. Hi Chris! Thanks for a point re Primacolor, they are in Officeworks (apparently).
    Show us some more work, you,re getting lazy recently :-))
    z

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