World War II
Discuss WWII and the era directly before and after the war from 1935-1949.
Discuss WWII and the era directly before and after the war from 1935-1949.
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NEWS
New Dragon ReleasesPosted: Friday, June 29, 2007 - 09:54 AM UTC
Dragon have brand new versions of the Me 262 and Ju 88 ready for Luftwaffe fans this summer.
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Thanks!
Tarok
Victoria, Australia
Joined: July 28, 2004
KitMaker: 10,889 posts
AeroScale: 174 posts
Joined: July 28, 2004
KitMaker: 10,889 posts
AeroScale: 174 posts
Posted: Friday, June 29, 2007 - 06:23 PM UTC
Thanks for the news Rowan. Those kits look amazing from the pics you've posted. Especially that engine detailing on the 262.
Can I ask an ignorant question about the Ju88?
Why would the Luftwaffe produce an aircraft just to cut the cables for balloons?
Rudi
Can I ask an ignorant question about the Ju88?
Why would the Luftwaffe produce an aircraft just to cut the cables for balloons?
Rudi
Posted: Friday, June 29, 2007 - 09:52 PM UTC
Hi Rowan
it is a start, but I hope Dragon will start bringing us new tool kits ... fingers crossed
as for the "more widespread" variant ... that is something you should prove
Hi Rudi
this is no variant just to cut the balloons but to protect the aircraft. The extra weight and the move of the center of gravity made it a failure. The Kuto-Nase was later developed to give the crew a better protection. Remember: not the balloons were the problem, but the steel cable holding it.
best wishes
Steffen
it is a start, but I hope Dragon will start bringing us new tool kits ... fingers crossed
as for the "more widespread" variant ... that is something you should prove
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Why would the Luftwaffe produce an aircraft just to cut the cables for balloons?
Hi Rudi
this is no variant just to cut the balloons but to protect the aircraft. The extra weight and the move of the center of gravity made it a failure. The Kuto-Nase was later developed to give the crew a better protection. Remember: not the balloons were the problem, but the steel cable holding it.
best wishes
Steffen
Tarok
Victoria, Australia
Joined: July 28, 2004
KitMaker: 10,889 posts
AeroScale: 174 posts
Joined: July 28, 2004
KitMaker: 10,889 posts
AeroScale: 174 posts
Posted: Friday, June 29, 2007 - 10:41 PM UTC
Thanks Steffen