Airfix Stuka 1/48
I've been following this site for some time and have decided to join in the fun.
This is my recently completed Airfix Stuka. A great all around kit. Good detail and fit, nice decals , easy to follow instructions and reasonably priced.
Painted with Model Master acrylics, PE seat belts, antenna wire made from... nothing. Oops , I forgot to put it on!
4 additional images. Click to enlarge.
Pedro L. Rocha said on July 16, 2018
Dave, first let me welcome you to iModeler, I’m sure you’ll enjoy posting as much as commenting other people’s models. This site has a lot of friendly and talented folks so we all learn something new at the end of the day.
You chose a great subject for a first post, very nice. I would like to know your opinion of this new Airfix Stuka? I built the Hasegawa model early 2000 and enjoyed it despite some nuisances, but I bet this kit is better all round
Dave Larsen said on July 17, 2018
Pedro, I enjoyed building the kit. I thought the cockpit detail a bit sparse. Controls surfaces are separate and can be positioned. Parts fit was good. No filler was needed.The kit comes with a nicely detailed engine which I chose not to use. Getting the closed cowling parts to fit was a bit tricky. I think the kit was designed to have the cowling parts off to show the engine. The decals are thin and settled into the engraved panel lines with Micro-Sol.
Paul Barber said on July 16, 2018
Welcome Dave, that is a very impressive Stuka! It looks very 'hard-edged' in the Condor Legion colours. Great job, can't wait for the next one!
Dave Larsen said on July 17, 2018
Thanks Paul
Robert Royes said on July 16, 2018
Nice early Stuka! Welcome to the site.
Dave Larsen said on July 17, 2018
Glad to be on board.
Louis Gardner said on July 16, 2018
Welcome aboard ! Your Stuka looks great... you normally don't see them in the Legion Condor markings. I'll bet the new Airfix Ju-87's are great kits.
Dave Larsen said on July 17, 2018
Thank you Louis. The Legion Condor marking caught my eye too.
Craig Abrahamson said on July 16, 2018
Let me add my compliments to your build AND my "welcome aboard" as well.
Dave Larsen said on July 17, 2018
Thank you Craig
Terry Schuler said on July 16, 2018
Dave, Welcome to imodeler, and thanks for sharing your very nice looking Stuka. I like it a lot !
Dave Larsen said on July 17, 2018
Thanks Terry
Matt Minnichsoffer said on July 16, 2018
Welcome to the asylum (as we inmates like to call It). I think you’ll find this a great place to share your craft.
Great work on this build. Look forward to your future posts.
Dave Larsen said on July 17, 2018
It's only an asylum when looking from the outside. Makes sense to us who are inside the world of modeling.
paul teixeira said on July 17, 2018
Dave, awesome build! Great finish and perfect assembly. Your paint job is perfect. It is a lot of fun to post your work here and talk about it. I enjoy posting as much as I enjoy making the models. Actually the motivation to post and write about my experience pushes me to make more models to post about...LOL. I welcome you to the posting community. Lets see some more really soon!
Dave Larsen said on July 17, 2018
Thanks Paul. I am already looking through my stash for the Nose Art group build.
Tom Cleaver said on July 17, 2018
Beautiful work on that kit - it's a real honey, the best Stuka kit out there IMHO. Welcome aboard!
Dave Larsen said on July 17, 2018
Yup , I liked the Airfix kit too. I think they did a very good job.
Greg Kittinger said on July 17, 2018
One great-looking Stuka Dave! And welcome aboard - it's a great community.
Dave Larsen said on July 17, 2018
Glad to be on board Greg
Editor said on July 17, 2018
Welcome onboard at iModeler. Nice to see a Ju 87 in the Spanish markings, these would be my favorite, too. Thanks for sharing!
Dave Larsen said on July 17, 2018
Thank you Martin for creating this wonderful site.
Jeff Bailey said on July 17, 2018
Welcome to iModeler, Dave! Love the Stuka - especially in the Condor Legion livery!
Dave Larsen said on July 17, 2018
Thank you Jeff. It was the Condor Legion markings that made me buy this kit. I was looking for something different.
George Henderson said on July 19, 2018
Welcome. Love the Stuka in those colours. Might need to pick one up once the stash has dwindled below 100. I wish someone would make an affordable Anton, my personal favorite Stuka
bob mack said on July 25, 2018
beautiful model...very tasteful