ICM 48236 – Junkers Ju 88A-4/Torp, 1:48 WWII German Torpedo Plane

Plastic model kit of the Junkers Ju 88A-4/Torp aircraft in 1:48 scale

ICM 48236 is the first 1:48 scale model of the Junkers Ju 88A-4/Torp — a specialized torpedo bomber version based on the A-4 airframe. The aircraft was armed with two LT F5b torpedoes mounted beneath the fuselage and was used by the Luftwaffe for anti-shipping operations over the Atlantic and the Mediterranean between 1941 and 1944. The primary operators were Kampfgeschwader 26 (the so-called Löwengeschwader) and KG 77, known for their precise torpedo attacks against Allied convoys in the Mediterranean and Norwegian waters.

The model expands upon the A-4 series tooling with a new sprue containing LT F5b torpedoes and their mounting racks. According to ICM, this is the first dedicated kit of this version available in 1:48 scale. High-quality airframe reproduction, finely recessed panel lines, and a detailed cockpit are characteristic features of this series.

Inside the box:

• 234 plastic and clear parts
• Two LT F5b torpedoes with under-fuselage mounting racks
• 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: 48236
• 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 the other kits in the ICM Ju 88 series. Special attention should be paid to the correct positioning of the torpedoes and their mounting racks beneath the fuselage — these are the key visual features distinguishing this version. The camouflage schemes include the RLM 70/71/65 pattern used by Luftwaffe torpedo units operating over the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

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-4/Torp:

The torpedo-bomber version of the Ju 88 was the Luftwaffe’s response to the growing demand for an effective aircraft capable of attacking Allied maritime convoys. Armed with two LT F5b torpedoes, the Ju 88A-4/Torp carried out low-altitude attacks, approaching enemy ships to within a few hundred meters before releasing its torpedoes and breaking away. These operations were extremely dangerous due to convoy anti-aircraft defenses and patrol fighters. Kampfgeschwader 26, known as the Löwengeschwader, became famous for its torpedo attacks in the Mediterranean, Norwegian waters, and the Atlantic, inflicting significant losses on Allied shipping tonnage.

Technical specifications of the original aircraft (Ju 88A-4/Torp):

• 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
• Offensive armament: two LT F5b 450 mm aerial torpedoes
• Defensive armament: MG 81 machine guns in several positions

About the manufacturer – ICM:

ICM is a Ukrainian model company based in Kyiv, known for its extensive catalog of Luftwaffe aircraft kits in 1:48 scale. The Ju 88 series is one of the manufacturer’s flagship projects and is continuously expanded with new variants. ICM kits are distinguished by their precision in reproducing exterior details and interiors, as well as their strong attention to the historical accuracy of individual combat configurations.