Airfix 1/72 Junkers Ju52/3mg4e Plastic Model Kit

Description

A truly great aeroplanes of the 20th century, the Junkers Ju52 actually started life as a single-engined freight-carrying aircraft which made its first flight in October 1930. Just six months later, the 3m (three motor) variant of this aircraft had announced itself to the aviation world, offering much greater power and the reassurance of multi-engined operation.

This new aircraft could carry 17 passengers in relative comfort for that period, and helped Lufthansa to establish early commercial routes across Europe. Significant in its adoption of a corrugated magnesium/aluminium construction method, the Junkers Ju52 was a reliable and extremely rugged aircraft, which served with distinction as the backbone of the Luftwaffe’s airborne transport force during the Second World War.

It was also pressed into service as an airborne ambulance, paratrooper transport, glider tug, floatplane, and even minesweeper, where they used a large metal degaussing ring under the fuselage, creating a strong magnetic field to detonate any Allied naval mines it flew over.

Just under 5,000 of these aircraft were eventually produced, but now that we've got it in 1/72 scale, you can build as many of these model aircraft kits as you like!

What's Inside

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

This remarkable 1:72 scale model of the Junkers Ju52/3mg4e comprises 218 parts, providing hobbyists with an intricate assembly of one of the most renowned transport planes of the 20th century. With a wingspan measuring 444mm and a skill level 3 classification, this kit offers three paint options to reflect various aircraft configurations.

Key Features

218 parts for a detailed 1:72 scale model
Selection of three genuine paint options
Completed wingspan of 444mm
Skill level 3 -
Faithfully replicates the unique corrugated metal design
Depicts a versatile aircraft used for transport, medical evacuation, glider towing, and more

History

One of the standout aircraft of the 20th century, the Junkers Ju52 began as a single-engine cargo plane, making its debut flight in October 1930. Merely six months later, the three-engine version made a significant impact in aviation, delivering enhanced power and the safety of multiple engines.

This aircraft could accommodate 17 passengers in relative comfort for its time, aiding Lufthansa in establishing early European commercial routes. Notable for its corrugated magnesium/aluminium construction, the Junkers Ju52 was a dependable and robust aircraft, serving as the mainstay of the Luftwaffe's transport fleet during WWII.

The aircraft was also utilised as an air ambulance, paratrooper carrier, glider tug, seaplane, and even a minesweeper, equipped with a large metal degaussing ring under the fuselage to create a magnetic field that triggered Allied naval mines.

Nearly 5,000 of these planes were built, but now that it's available in 1:72 scale, you can construct as many of these model kits as you desire!

Key Specifications

Skill Level: 3

Full Specifications

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)	24
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)	44.4
Item Scale	1:72 Scale
Contents (what's in the box) sets	Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Number of Scheme options	3
Flying Hours	3
Wingspan (mm)	444