1/72nd Mistel 1 (Ju.88 & Bf.109)

**admin** · 02-03-2007, 09:24 PM

Photo originally posted on hsfeatures.com

So, now that Corgi has a Ju.88 and a Bf.109 in 1/72nd scale, can we expect to see a Mistel 1? I think it is a splendid idea. To see more on the model shown above visit its feature page on Hyperscale.

*hworth18* · 02-04-2007, 12:13 AM

You could pair the Dragon 109G and Ju-88 to make a Mistel, but if you wanted an "all Corgi" one, it would have to be a Ju-88/Fw-190A combo..

**Phantom Phan1200** · 02-04-2007, 03:36 AM

What was the mission for this aircraft, how did it work?
Ive seen these before but know very little about their history.

*hworth18* · 02-04-2007, 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by Phantom Phan1200

What was the mission for this aircraft, how did it work?
Ive seen these before but know very little about their history.

The Mistel combo was used to blow up bridges and ships, although the actual effectiveness was never proven.. The Ju88 (typically a worn out aircraft) was either loaded with explosives or an explosive warhead (top pic) and flown by remote from the carrier aircraft (Fw-190 or Bf-109).. The fighter would release the Ju-88 when it neared the target and the Ju-88 would be "wire-guided" to the target by the pilot in the fighter..
I have seen film footage and pics of these being shot down, but I haven't ever heard (or read) of one actually destroying a target..

**admin** · 02-04-2007, 05:40 AM

Originally Posted by Phantom Phan1200

What was the mission for this aircraft, how did it work?
Ive seen these before but know very little about their history.

Here's a little video game demonstration.

Martin Baker · 02-04-2007, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by admin

Photo originally posted on hsfeatures.com

So, now that Corgi has a Ju.88 and a Bf.109 in 1/72nd scale, can we expect to see a Mistel 1? I think it is a splendid idea. To see more on the model shown above visit its feature page on Hyperscale.

I would want one but knowing corgi it would charge top $ for it

swoop · 02-04-2007, 06:03 PM

Martin, Would it not be worth it?

**admin** · 02-04-2007, 07:45 PM

I figure you'd be looking at about the same cost as a B-17 or B-24.

Martin Baker · 02-04-2007, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by swoop

Martin, Would it not be worth it?

If it came with a Fw 190 Yes

von hitchofen · 02-07-2007, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by admin

I figure you'd be looking at about the same cost as a B-17 or B-24.

i'd have one - it would go well with the He-111 + Doodlebug combo

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