Model warplanes have long been very popular items in the world of scale modeling, and they remain so to this day. From the bi-planes of the first World War to the modern technological masterpieces of the modern jet age, there are multiple kits available. They range in level of difficulty from simple novice builder kits to high-precision, collectible, and hobby-grade models. The Tamiya brand, in particular, has a reputation for offering highly detailed scale replicas. They produce fine and accurate models of iconic automobiles, motorcycles, and aircraft. These range from vintage and historically accurate vehicles from key points in history to popular dream vehicles and fantasy aircraft of the masses. The Tamiya Junkers Ju-88 C-6 Heavy Fighter Plane Kit is no exception, effectively capturing the powerful image of the original World War II German aircraft in meticulous detail. The Junker Ju-88 was one of the most versatile aircraft of World War II. It was designed as a medium bomber, engineered to offer its crew a balance of speed and moderate agility with a heavy armament for air-to-air combat and a moderate payload for short distance bombing missions. When it was launched in 1936, to the surprise of the German Luftwaffe, the Ju-88 proved to be even more versatile than it's developers imagined. In fact, the Ju-88 proved so capable that the German Luftwaffe ultimately assigned it to duty in a variety of combat applications, including reconnaissance, light bomber, torpedo bomber, night fighter, and heavy fighter. This C-6 version of the Junkers Ju-88 is outfitted as a heavy fighter with a paint scheme and markings that are appropriate for the European war fronts of World War II. The unique features of the Ju-88, like the ventral gondola, landing gear bays, and cockpit interior, are accurately detailed. Unique marking decals for both the Mediterranean and Eastern theaters are included. The twin-engine configuration of the Junkers Ju-88 allowed for an adjustable nose cone, which was used to contain radar equipment in some versions. However, in the C-6 version this cone was used as a bomber's perch, and this detail is well represented in this highly accurate scale replica. This Ju-88 aircraft represents a piece of world history and the replica provided by Tamiya accurately portrays the combat-ready condition of the Junkers Ju-88 C-6 model. Tamiya scale replicas such as this one are relatively easy to assemble despite their complex detail. When completed, the Junkers Ju-88 C-6 1:72 scale model is 277mm wide and 202mm long. This unit comes pre-painted in the box, as with most Tamiya models. The enameled paint with acrylic gloss varnish overlay helps bring history to life as the model is constructed one piece at a time. Details such as flame dampeners and gun armament, which look like the ones on the actual bombers used during World War II, also help to tell the story as the assembly comes together. The Ju-88 was a legendary reconnaissance plane, night mission warplane, and torpedo bomber, and it now lives on both in the annals of history and as a high-quality replica kit.