ICM 48234 – Junkers Ju 88A-14, 1:48 WWII German Bomber

Plastic model kit of the Junkers Ju 88A-14 aircraft in 1:48 scale

ICM 48234 represents the Junkers Ju 88A-14 — a bomber variant adapted for anti-shipping operations. Compared to the standard A-4, the A-14 differed primarily through the installation of an MG FF cannon in the ventral gondola, intended for attacking lightly armored naval targets. These aircraft operated mainly over the Atlantic, the Baltic Sea, and the Mediterranean, serving with KG 77 and KGr 106 units between 1941 and 1943.

The model uses the same tooling as the ICM A-4 and A-5 series, expanded with components specific to the A-14 version. The ventral gondola with the MG FF cannon is the key visual difference compared to the standard bomber. The high-quality surface detailing, recessed panel lines, and detailed cockpit place this kit among the best options for collectors interested in Luftwaffe anti-shipping aircraft.

Inside the box:

• Plastic sprues with fuselage, wing, and engine nacelle components
• Clear sprue with cockpit canopy and windows
• Ventral gondola with MG FF cannon
• Two Jumo 211 engines with optional display
• Separate control surfaces
• Water-slide decal sheet for 4 marking options
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalog number: 48234
• Manufacturer: ICM
• Finished model length: approx. 300 mm, wingspan: approx. 418 mm
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. The model requires self-assembly.

Model assembly:

Assembly is similar to other ICM Ju 88 kits — special attention should be paid to completing the cockpit before closing the fuselage halves and to the precise fitting of the ventral gondola with the MG FF cannon. The camouflage schemes feature the RLM 70/71/65 pattern typical of Luftwaffe bombers operating over maritime areas during 1941–1943.

Essential tools:

• Modeling sprue cutters for removing parts from the frames
• Hobby knife or scalpel
• Files and sanding paper
• Plastic cement
• Brushes in various sizes
• Model paints (acrylic or enamel)
• Model wash for highlighting details

About the aircraft – Junkers Ju 88A-14:

The Ju 88A-14 was one of the lesser-known yet operationally important variants of the A-series. The installation of the MG FF cannon in the ventral gondola provided the crew with additional firepower during low-level anti-shipping attacks. Aircraft in the A-14 version served with Kampfgeschwader 77 and KGr 106, and their anti-shipping operations over the Mediterranean and Atlantic were among the most dangerous missions flown by Luftwaffe crews — low-altitude flights over open water required exceptional precision and courage, while suppressing escort defenses before attacking the target involved enormous risk.

Technical specifications of the original aircraft (Ju 88A-14):

• Length: approx. 14.4 m
• Wingspan: 20.08 m
• Crew: 4
• Powerplant: two Jumo 211J engines, approx. 1,340 hp each
• Maximum speed: approx. 470 km/h
• Armament: 20 mm MG FF cannon in the ventral gondola + defensive machine guns
• Payload: up to 2,000 kg of bombs or external anti-shipping ordnance

About the manufacturer – ICM:

ICM is a Ukrainian model company based in Kyiv, specializing among others in Luftwaffe aircraft. The Ju 88 series in 1:48 scale is one of ICM’s flagship projects — covering more than a dozen variants of the aircraft and forming one of the most comprehensive model series dedicated to a single aircraft type available on the market in this scale. ICM kits are distinguished by their recessed panel lines, highly detailed interiors, and strong attention to the historical accuracy of individual combat variants.