luftwaffe alpine camo?

[dragonfly]

Yes....That's it exactly! They say you learn something everyday, and truer words were never spoken. At the risk of exposing my ignorance, after viewing the movie, I asssumed these markings were an actual Luftwaffe camo pattern. Now it seems that the aircraft I want to model, was no more than a movie prop. Anyway, I would have a piece of Hollywood memoribilia. Not such a bad thing. It was, afterall a great movie. Many thanks to all that replied to my question.


regards,
Dragonfly

[Primoz]

Dragonfly,

if I'm not mistaken, the Ju 52 seen in that movie was a Swiss machine. If you'd like to build this a/c (and no other) you should get the movie on DVD and watch the a/c very carefully (to see if it's the right sub-version). You should consider the following points:
The Pro-Modeler kit represents the sub-version depicted in the third pic posted by Modeldad; it has:
- no door on the right side aft of the cockpit;
- those smaller cargo doors/hatches;
- no cockpit MG turret;
- the dorsal MG position.

If the (Swiss) Ju 52 seen in the movie has no dorsal gun position then the best kit to use is the 1:72 Italeri Ju 52 (airliner version).

There was a very interesting Ju 52 with white segments (bands) over the original RLM 70/71 camouflage (I believe it was coded RI+OA). Unfortunately, the Third Group decal sheet is OOP. Buth there are a couple of color photos of this aircraft in on of the last numbers of Luftwaffe im Focus.

[dragonfly]

Originally Posted by Primoz

Dragonfly,

. Buth there are a couple of color photos of this aircraft in on of the last numbers of Luftwaffe im Focus.

Thanks Primos. I definitely am going to look at the movie again. I'm interesed in the color photos you mentioned,"the last numbers of Luftwaffe in focus. What is that?

regards,

Dragonfly

[Primoz]

Dragonfly,

Luftwaffe im Focus is a periodical publication. Here's the link:http://www.luftfahrtverlag-start.de/
I think the Ju 52 in question is in No.6 (but I'm not sure). I can't tell you now because I don't have the publications right here. I hope I'll be able to tell you tomorrow.

[TonyC]

Hi Primoz,

Would you recommend Luftwaffe im Focus as a regular purchase, or is it better to check the contents list first?

Regards,

Tony

[Primoz]

Tony,
yes, I would recommend Luftwaffe im Focus as a regular purchase - there are interesting photos (and interesting topics) in every issue.

Dragonfly,
the Ju 52 with green/white segmented camo is in Luftwaffe im Focus No.6. There are two color photos showing both sides of the a/c as well as the wings and tailplane.

Regards,
Primoz