Hi,
I’m new – 1st post, so I’d like to say hi. My name’s Bill and I’ve been collecting militaria for many years, mainly medals and documents but also an odd artifact here and there, primarily Luftwaffe.
I came across this piece recently and it’s been bugging me, it seems so familiar, I’ve built a ton of scale model aircraft over the years and feel like I’ve come across a piece like this.
I’d just like to put it out there, see if more seasoned eyes can place it.
Thanks
Bill
By: FarlamAirframes - 14th December 2017 at 10:46
This is the lower pintle surround from the fuselage side that matches up to it.
By: Aviart - 14th December 2017 at 10:18
Well done flying pencil!
It is the following part. Marked “A”.
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Source: Ersatzteil-Liste Ju 88 A-1, Konstruktions-Gruppe 3, Leitwerk, Junkers Flugzeug-und-Motorenwerke AG. Dessau, November 1939
By: Flying_Pencil - 12th December 2017 at 23:43
Glad I am useful for something! [ATTACH=CONFIG]257616[/ATTACH]
By: Bill M - 5th December 2017 at 20:10
Oh hell yes! It’s almost a perfect match. When the house is quiet and the kids are asleep, I’m going to do some overlays…
By: Bill M - 5th December 2017 at 19:33
Thanks for the participation, I have it ‘in-hand’ now (it was too intriguing) so I can look into this in detail by your leads, and also give an accurate measurement.
By: Flying_Pencil - 29th November 2017 at 21:59
I saw this on eBay too.
it is a fillet for a large aircraft, elevator or rudder.
Ju88, Ju52, He111, something like that.
I guess about 400mm at widest.
Colo(u)r looks very strongly German, but not know more that
To be clear,
the only thing I am positive is its a large aircraft.
I am fairly certain rudder or elevator.
everything else is up for speculation.
OK, quick search,
not a 111 or 52, best bet is Ju 88 rudder bottom.
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By: Arabella-Cox - 20th November 2017 at 19:18
Definitely a removable panel. Possibly around the flap area with the slot in it.
My bet is on wing root area.
Anon.
By: Bill M - 20th November 2017 at 00:26
This is a distinct possibility, when I have it ‘in hand’ I’ll look through the diagrams and come back. Thanks, Bill
By: D1566 - 14th November 2017 at 06:20
Ju87 radiator scoop?
By: FarlamAirframes - 13th November 2017 at 22:23
Bill the problem with Ju87 is that there are so few around to compare parts with.
I agree that the slot had a purpose.
Good luck
Brian
By: Bill M - 13th November 2017 at 21:12
And those are the models I have built most
I’m looking at that slot though and am seeing a kinda worn rounded end, as if it were an end-point for a cylindrical lever or arm (retractable ?).
I appreciate the reply, Brian – thanks
Bill
By: FarlamAirframes - 13th November 2017 at 08:13
Bill I have looked at it several times on the internet and concluded it is definitely Junkers but despite looking I can get no further.
So you have a choice 88 or 87 (not sure it is 52.).
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