Ju 287 Jet Bomber project Aka Hitlers Frankenstein Monster
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2 13 January 2019, 23:05
Daniel KlinkThis plane is so damn cool real steam punk.. Parts of He 177, Ju 388 and Ju 352!!and B-24 (Mainwheels) were used. The Main wings were taken from the project EF116 by Junkers. And it flew many times and would have been not that bad with the right engines.
14 January 2019, 16:18
Donald Dickson IIThey came up with so many wild looking planes. Wild for the time period I mean.
14 January 2019, 16:22
Daniel KlinkHi Guys, thank you and take your seats 👍
The fit and detail is really not bad for such an old Short run kit.. Huma made some very interesting projects and Planes.
What a pity they aren't any more..
The Resin Jumos looks fine too 👍
16 January 2019, 18:23
Spanjaardi will be taking a seat too. this plane is so crazy that i can not miss it. and i am sure you will do it justice 👍
16 January 2019, 20:29
Daniel KlinkSTarted with the cockpit interior where Huma did a nice job with the very fine Resin Parts
17 January 2019, 22:20
Rick CortsDamn Daniel! Another interesting project. Will follow again ofcourse!
18 January 2019, 20:35
Daniel KlinkThank you all for your attendance Guys 👍
Small Update done... WIngs and Fuselage halfs glued.
The fit is really not bad for such an rather old kit of a small Manufacturer. I would say it is one of their best Offerings.
19 January 2019, 00:43
David JanuskaWow, interesting plane and interesting model too. Nice work, watching.
19 January 2019, 12:46
David JanuskaWell I've checked Huma models portfolio and every piece is a pearl. I even don't know half of these interesting planes. Did they still produce a kits and export them to other countries?
20 January 2019, 08:40
GlennOh NO! You put da wings on backwards!!!! No, just kidding i must build mine one day!
20 January 2019, 08:55
Daniel Klink@David First no the MAnufacturer Huma does not exist anymore since 5-7 years or so.
But until 2 years ago they were still many pieces on the Market especially here: vdmedien24.de/navi.php?qs=Huma
you can still find some of them. The quality of their range is quite variable... the last kits they made like the Ju 287, Ju 288 or the Kalkert and Achgelis are very good. The earlier offerings like the Me 209 and 309 etc are typical short run stuff from the eighties so 30 years ago.
Myself have one the P1101 (one of the better quality kits) for trading;)
@Glenn
yap that looks really weird, but it flew and it was a promising construction .
20 January 2019, 09:25
David JanuskaThank you Daniel for your information. For me Ju 288 seemed very atractive. I've got two Ju 88, Ju 188 so that one will perfectly fit to my collection. I also found some positive reviews for this kit yeasterday in the night. I've got serious interest for this kit. I'll try the link you have provided for me.
20 January 2019, 10:18
Jan PetersPulling up a chair, and will gladly follow this build. I love huma kits, and luft 46 subjects.
20 January 2019, 12:32
Daniel KlinkHi Guys thank you and welcome to the horrorshow😉
Is that thing ugly on legs or what? 🙂
20 January 2019, 17:58
Roland SachsenhoferIs that a great and thrilling sight! Wonderful, I love these extraordinary strange constructions.
20 January 2019, 18:03
Daniel KlinkHi Roland and James, wait til it gets his lovely Snowshoes😉 (pic 2)
20 January 2019, 18:49
Daniel KlinkYap the real Transformers.. As the Allies first saw it, the nickname "Hitlers Frankenstein Monster" was immediately given. 🙂
20 January 2019, 19:48
Ntowl 66The forward swept wing was way ahead of it's time. The materials available when these aircraft were made could not handle the forces on the leading edge. At certain AOA, they will fail. With the advent of more advance alloys like titanium and unobtanium and of course carbon fiber, we can now take advantage of the FSW's better rate of turn even in extreme Gs. X-29 always comes to my mind. Butan made a few protoypes. But the old german x-planes is just genius and ahead of everyone. I'm just glad we won and stole their scientists!!! It's looking great. Can't wait for paint.
21 January 2019, 07:45
Daniel KlinkLooki, Looki..
I would Guess in Summer this would have been a hot place to work😉
23 January 2019, 21:58
Daniel KlinkThanks Stefan, and welcome Mate👍
The Ju 287 was a bigger plane than i expected first.
23 January 2019, 23:16
OlivierNothing either the Americans or Russians should be too proud of, I think.
28 January 2019, 10:03
Daniel KlinkHi Guys, thanky you for your nice and thoughtful comments 👍
@Jan They are still available
@Sören yes it is ugly especially on its own feet😉
30 January 2019, 12:15
Rick CortsDamn Daniel, that is one weird looking aircraft. Especially those engines right next to the cockpit.
30 January 2019, 13:34
Daniel KlinkThank you Mates 👍 Surgery with the Jumo 004 started to fit it to the Huma nacelles
30 January 2019, 20:54
Alec KHow the heck did this gem squeeze by??! Taking a seat, looking awesome (love the subject) 👍
31 January 2019, 14:17
David JanuskaWow, that engine looks awesome. Was this engine the same as was in Schwalbe?
31 January 2019, 14:52
Daniel KlinkWelcome Alec ! Honestly was a little worried, where you were😉 Thank you 👍
@DAvid yes but it was modified and the nacelles were a bit longer.
31 January 2019, 17:26
Alec KSorry Dan, hope my tardiness shall not get me expelled from the party... 😄
31 January 2019, 17:53
Daniel KlinkOf course not Alec.. !
ThanksJames 👍
But i made a mistake withe the turboengine..
In fact it should be flat alu despite the black hull which i painted correctly. But the shortness of materials led to reduce the consumption of raw materials to the minimum, even for such a Hi Tech Development. But it should be produced in large numbers ( and it was (nearly 6000units of the different versions) and so they used mainly simple sheet coated with a aluminium varnish.
I orientated on the A Version of the engine, but the Ju 287 had the B-1 version of the Jumo 004 mounted.
31 January 2019, 20:10
Daniel KlinkHi finally did some progress on this, while many sad things happened in the last two and a half month...
family losses and private changes.... from married to single...
5 June 2019, 18:59
Daniel KlinkThank you JAmes and Guy... ya life is not always fun indeed..
Everything is fine and suddenly in no time you loose two important persons in your life..
5 June 2019, 22:31
Roland SachsenhoferDaniel, with all due respect, I would like to express my sympathy to you.
"A beer and a big hug" .... I would like to join in.
6 June 2019, 08:38
Greg BakerYour absence has been noticed, and although I'm very sorry to hear about your personal challenges, I'm glad to see you back here. You may not feel like it, but you'll pick yourself up and dust yourself off and keep moving forward ina positive direction.
6 June 2019, 08:54
Bryn CrandellIt is quite an intrigueing looking aircraft. I noticed all of the planes you mentioned that appear in its creation. Looking good so far.
6 June 2019, 12:40
Bryn CrandellAlso I am sorry for you loss. I too shall raise a drink in thier honor.
6 June 2019, 12:44
Wim van der LuijtMy condolances for your loss.....and speaking as a double divorcee: it's tough but it will get better, focus on the fun things, there are plenty left
6 June 2019, 14:02
Daniel KlinkWhoa, thank you all so much guys for your kind words and your condolence..
The Divorce is a bad thing the twosome future planning is obsolete but you can deal with it and got it in your own hands.
But at the same time my father suddenly died at age 87 from a brain circulation that led into coma.
It was his wish, that when he is only kept alive by machines and there is no hope, to shut them off.
So we (my family) did so one week later after rehearsal with the doctor. It was the hardest thing and decision i have experienced by now. But it was my fathers wish and decision and that is to accept without any doubts.
Said that i am still struggling with it - but life must go on. So many kits still to do
So sorry for my abscence mates.. I missed this too..
6 June 2019, 14:26
Holger KranichNo worries Buddy, good to have you around again. And the crazy lunatics here, will bring you a funny mindset back. I am convinced!😉
6 June 2019, 14:34
Rick CortsI'm sorry for your loss Daniel. Hopefully working on the models will get your mind of some things for a bit!
6 June 2019, 14:55
Donald Dickson III can understand losing a father. Any time you want to talk, feel free to message me.
That being said, dude! Great work! I rather like this one! I may hunt ths one down grab it. Very unique and interesting subject.
6 June 2019, 15:21
David JanuskaDear Daniel, really sorry about those bad news. I can imagine how it was to make such decision. But remember there are bad times but also good times. And time is a great healer. Wishing you good times to come and let the scale modelling and other hobbies will help you to get through these hard times. And looking forward for your new kits shared with us.
6 June 2019, 17:32
Daniel KlinkTHank you Rick, Donald and David for your condolences and kind words
Thanks Murad much appreciated👍
8 June 2019, 16:56
Chris GreathouseSorry life threw you a couple curve balls man 🙁 But I'm glad your back at it on here, your stuff is amazing 😄
8 June 2019, 17:31
Daniel KlinkThanky you so much Chris... and feels good to have you guys virtually around again 👍
15 June 2019, 17:44
SpanjaardMy condolences for your lost. Quite a hard decision indeed, but it seems the right choice. It is strange how sometimes life throws consecutive sad things to you.... but then next will be a lot more possive.
And the bench can be sometimes a good therapy😉
15 June 2019, 20:55
Stephan RyllLive goes on Daniel - I've been through that ten years ago - keep up the good work 🙂
15 June 2019, 21:13
Roland SachsenhoferTo the model as well as to the selected whisky:I congratulate you! 🙂
16 June 2019, 06:59
Daniel KlinkThank you for your compassionate words Spanjaard👍
And thank you all guys for your encouraging and honoring words👍
20 June 2019, 21:42
Daniel KlinkThank you Roberto... also for the reminder that i have to finish this by time🙂
15 July 2019, 20:33
Daniel KlinkHi Guys and welcome Back....Tried a little around with the white spots on the fuselage and testfitted the cam on the back.
Reference is the forelast pic.
22 April 2020, 19:57
Daniel KlinkThanks Clifford much appreciated! I hope i did the right color choice!
I wann come as close to the reference foto as possible
23 April 2020, 11:19
David JanuskaHello Daniel, this will be lot of spots it reminds me a never ending story. Good luck 👍.
25 April 2020, 15:00
Wim van der LuijtI guess it's for aerodynamic testing....that's also why the camera is mounted on the spine....the white spots are tape to hold tufts of wool to visualize airflow......like on this wing
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26 April 2020, 07:27
Daniel KlinkHi David yep i must have been out o my mind as i have chosen this option.
Thanks Wim... that is avery useful pic.... sems to be something like before and during testing
26 April 2020, 11:54
Daniel KlinkAnd i have no idea how to realize those stripes on my model..
Shall i show a machine before testing with tape like structu or after testing with this string form..grhmpff
26 April 2020, 15:39
Daniel Klink@Olly no way my friend 🙂 i will do the before testing one... e basta.
@Greg there must be another mcause i have no other kit of this 🙂
@Wim too late but you velivered a really good template for me... thanks again
already working on it nearly 3h ....arghhh
26 April 2020, 18:10
Daniel KlinkWorkin on it and will do my very best Clifford 🙂
Thanks Alec....much appreciated...
28 April 2020, 15:32
Album info
My interpretation shows the V1 in AUgust 1944 at Leipzig Brandis just before its Maiden Flight..with the thermical and aerodynamic test setup.
The white spots on darker areas were fitted with some kind of string or thread on the upper wings
