I'm building the 1/32 Revell JU88 and want to add the MDC Rato Packs to make the A2. I am having diffiuclty locating a reference showing the rato mounting point on the ju88. Can anyone assist?
There are a number of references for Arado and Gigant even, but nothing I can find for JU88. The JU88A was fitted with dive brakes and I was wondering if they interfered with mounting the RATO. Its possible that that RATO was mounted over the dive brakes (not used during take off) or outboard of them. It would make sense to mount the RATO as close as possible to the fuselage so....any further thoughts?
Nope, they were on the wings on the A2 - must be a later version I'm thinking of. Found these so far, from the Kagero book 'Ju88, Vol 1'.
Hope this helps a bit (BTW, they're in PDF format, so might need to download).
Gromit, you are wecome, airframes document seems to comfirm the wing mount. The unit could be dropped once airborne so dive break problems would be moot.
that pic is from the Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles Int. Airport near Washington, D.C. It is in effect the overflow from the Smithsonian collection on the mall
Nope, they were on the wings on the A2 - must be a later version I'm thinking of. Found these so far, from the Kagero book 'Ju88, Vol 1'.
Hope this helps a bit (BTW, they're in PDF format, so might need to download).
Gromit, you are wecome, airframes document seems to comfirm the wing mount. The unit could be dropped once airborne so dive break problems would be moot.
that pic is from the Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles Int. Airport near Washington, D.C. It is in effect the overflow from the Smithsonian collection on the mall
The Smithsonian is a bucket list destination! I've had the pleasure of Duxford UK but haven't set foot in the US. Given the unusual value of the Aus Dollar I may remedy that shortly! really appreciate the help fellas. Cheers