Junkers Ju52/3M D-ALBA (Märklin model 1980)

Ju52 model manual (Märklin 1980) [image info]

Ju52 model, specifications (Märklin 1980) [image info]

A lovely silver metal clockwork limited-edition 1990s reissue of a 1930s Märklin model Junkers Ju52 three-engined aeroplane, registration number D-ALBA, originally model number #1152 (reissue model #1980).

The model will be going on display in late 2016, suspended "in flight" at the top of the Metal construction toys cabinet in Arch Two.

1999 promotional text:

#19801 Ju 52 Swiss Commercial Airplane

Märklin continues its tradition of reissuing it's most beautiful models as reproductions with the JU 52 Swiss Commercial Airplane.

Model is made of metal with built-in wind-up motor to power the three propellers, movable elevator, vertical rudder and aileron. Pilot's cockpit can be opened. Wing span approximately 56 cm (22-3/64"). Delivery to Märklin dealers is scheduled for the 4th quarter 1999.

External links

• Ju55 (marklin.com)]
• Junkers 52 3m, Märklin #1980 (metalconstructiontoys.net)

• Junkers Ju 52/3m (luftfartsmuseum.no)