Junkers Ju-290 German Transport 1/144 Scale Diecast Metal Model by Amercom

1:144 Scale Diecast Metal - Junkers Ju-290 German Transport Length: 8"  Wingspan: 11.5”

This Ju-290 model has its landing gear modeled in the extended position and is fixed. A display stand with information about the particular model is included.

At a 1/144 scale, this model is compatible with the airline models. What is interesting is that the cockpit windshield in this model is actually made of clear plastic with very detailed painting, also it has a number of gun positions and this also have little clear plastic bubbles. I mention this because in the airline models it is usually just painted on.

This is really a "no-play" model or a "display-only" model. It is mostly metal and very heavy. It also has a number of antennas which look great but are very fragile. If you have small kids that like to play with your models, save yourself some frustration (and money) and wait till later to get a model like this one. The box is labeled as not suitable for children under 14.

The maker of this model, Amercom, did a good job with this model, specifically the color scheme and the markings are very crisp and clear. The panel lines and hatches are very nicely done (engraved). 

The model comes in a blister pack.

The Junkers Ju 290 was a German large, four-engine long-range transport and maritime patrol aircraft used by the Luftwaffe late in World War II that had been developed from an earlier airliner.