Detailed 1/72 scale assembly model kit of the Junkers Ju 290, a long-range transport, maritime patrol aircraft and heavy bomber used by the German Luftwaffe late in World War II. Introduced in 1942, the Ju 290 was a militarized version of the Ju 90 airliner developed in the late 1930"s, and the Ju 290 slated to supplant the aging Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor. Like the Fw 200, the Ju 290 had exceptional range, often remaining airborne for up to 18 hours during reconnaissance and maritime patrol missions. This Revell Germany 1/72 scale assembly kit depicts the improved Ju 290 A-7 variant, which were mainly operated by Luftwaffe"s special long-range reconnaissance group, FAGr 5 (Fernaufkl?rungsgruppe 5). Model kit features: Lengthened nose section with MG armament. Finely structured surfaces with flush paneling. Detailed cockpit with instrument panel. Detailed radio compartment. Loading ramp to be built open or closed. Internal compartment walls. MG-position with internal ammo boxes. 2 turrets with movable MG 151. Ventral gondola with MG armament. Separate loading ramp. Radar antennas for the FuG 203. Detailed tail wheel. 3 HS 293 guided weapons. Detailed tail section. Detailed main landing gear. Movable propellers. Detailed BMW 801 engines with separate coiling rings. Split maintenance doors. Super decal sheet with 2 Luftwaffe versions plus the "Alles kaputt" version. 299 parts.