i purchased the 1/48 scale Ju 52 today and i would like to convert it to a float plane. however i cant find any dimension for the floats or exactly how they are attached, i am assuming the wheels lock into the float? in addition are there any weaknesses i need to know about this kit and its construction

No, the undercarriage is completely replaced. Picture here:

http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=EDK4411

I'm sure that someone does a set of floats for this model?
Mal

Hi Darren

Mal is right. There are two sets of floats I know of.

First we have the MDC set which includes full resin floats (pretty heavy - light grey in the pic) and metal struts.
Another set is from Master X (Lumir Vessely) from CZ. These floats are 2 halves each. The struts are resin with a metal rod inside.

Both floats have different dimensions!!!



Unfortunately I do not have the measurements for the 2 float types for the Ju 52 --- there was the 9500 litre float and the 11000 l float (later). The Master X float fits some photos nicely but as I said not sure if both are right or wrong or whatever ... in dubio pro reo

hope this helps a little

cheers

Steffen
P.S. shoot me a PM for a link to more pix of the kits

thanks for the replys guys any idea which is the better set? i like the idea of reinforced resin supports