Revell / Italeri 1/72^nd scale Junkers Ju-52 /3m “Tante Ju”, ambulance / ski plane version, catalogue number H2018, vintage Revell issue from 1978, back when it was still “Italaerei”.  Italeri’s brilliant kit of “Iron Annie” has been issued in a variety of configurations, from military transport to ambulance to civilian airliner, on wheels, floats and skis, all reflecting the versatility of this classic design – even though it served for a short and historically unfortunate period as a makeshift bomber, its defining role was as a military transport.  This “very 1930s” tri-motor design is most notable for its corrugated metal surface;  though imbuing the aircraft with great resilience, it also confers something of the aspect of a tin shed with wings.  The Italeri kit captures this surface very well indeed, without going overboard about it so that you have a fighting chance of getting decals to sit right.

This nice release offers different interiors, either the usual troop seating or an ambulance fit-out with eight stretchers.  You can also replace the wheeled undercart with skis for operations on snow.  Nice options.  There’s even an injured chap on a stretcher, along with two bearers to carry him, for a bit of instant diorama potential;  despite their age, the figures look pretty fair, perhaps better than the optional crew figures which are also included.  The kit includes nice engines, a pretty fair interior for both the cockpit and the cabin, defensive armament and a decal sheet with markings for two example machines, one in splinter camo, the other in winter whitewash.  There’s also a stand!  Parts are sealed in an inner bag, bit of a novelty for a kit of this age.  Kit is complete and intact, unmade, with decals and instructions as new.

All being well, I should have some more kits and accessories listed just now - please feel free to have a look, and, eBay’s postage system willing, save some postage on any combined wins.

International bidders welcome, I’m signed up for the eBay Global Shipping Programme so costs for delivery to your part of the world should be shown on the listing (these numbers come from eBay – all I do is post the item to a UK address and eBay’s delivery partners take things from there).  I’m always happy to combine items in one package to – hopefully - save you postage costs, and save me some parcelling-up.  Shipping is always charged at cost, with options given to the buyer where appropriate, and (sturdy, careful) packaging is free.  Any queries, feel free to message me and ask.  Thanks for looking, and happy bidding!