{"product_id":"1-48-ju88a-6-w-balloon-cut","title":"1\/48 Ju88A-6 W\/Balloon Cut","description":"Barcode: 0 89195 85513 8\nPackaging: 12 Pieces per carton\nBox Size: 10.6\"x16.5\"x3.1\"\n\nSpecial Features:\n-Wire cutter reproduced by photo-etched parts to recreate scale thickness\n-Cockpit canopy made from clear plastic\n-Propellers finely reproduced\n-Landing gear has crisp detail\n-Photo-etched parts to upgrade level of detail\n-Markings by Cartograf decals\n\nAbout the Ju88A-6\nOne of the most versatile designs of WWII, the Ju88 was a twin-engine multi-role aircraft flown by the Luftwaffe. A total of approximately 15,000 of this vital aircraft were manufactured. One of the more novel versions was the Ju88A-6, which was basically a Ju88A-5 fitted with a balloon cutting device. It was intended to clear the way for a bomber force by cutting the tether cables of barrage balloons. The specific equipment involved a front-mounted fender terminating at the wingtips, with a cable-cutting device installed at each end. The apparatus weighed a total of 380kg, requiring a further 60kg counterweight to be fitted in the tail.\n\nDragon has launched an impressive scale model of this particular aircraft. It is based on Dragon’s highly successful Ju88 1\/48 series of kits, so quality and accuracy are ensured. The new balloon cutting device has been reproduced in photo-etched parts so that the thin frame is truly produced to scale and is accurately proportioned. Not only does it feature the fender and cutting devices, but a whole range of other photo-etched components provide upgraded detail. Some of these have even been pre-painted for the added convenience of modelers. On the original aircraft, the extra weight and drag caused the Ju88A-6 to be slow and sluggish, thus making it an easy target. They were soon withdrawn and converted back to standard bombers. This Dragon model is not such a party-pooper, however, for this accurate and spectacularly detailed model is ready to pop balloons!","brand":"HORIZON HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39690721689809,"sku":"DML5513","price":50.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/2538\/0562\/products\/148_Ju88A-6_WBalloon_Cut.png?v=1622321860","url":"https:\/\/www.adventurehobbiesandtoys.com\/products\/1-48-ju88a-6-w-balloon-cut","provider":"Adventure Hobbies \u0026 Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}