Airfix 1/48 Ju 87B Stuka
Hello!
This is my recent project, a classic WW2 warbird. Nice kit, everything went well. Unfortunately, the clear part, which would allow to build a full open canopy, came damaged beyond repair. It had a L shape hole right on the top. So, I had to make it half open. Anyway, the plastic is very thin and clear so we can see a lot of details inside. Eduard PE were used.
Hope you enjoy!
Cheers!
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George Henderson said on June 20, 2020
Well done George
George V Guimaraes said on June 20, 2020
Thank you George!
Pedro L. Rocha said on June 20, 2020
Good work with that Stuka. What are your thoughts about the kit and it’s build experience George?
George V Guimaraes said on June 20, 2020
Thank you! For me all these new Airfix are great. Building was very nice, no problems at all, except for that damaged clear part as mentioned. Also, in order to be historic exact, I had to get the swastikas from another decal set, since Airfix doesn't provide those.
John vd Biggelaar said on June 20, 2020
Definitely a classic bird.
You made it realy look great, George.
I especially like the weathering on this one.
George V Guimaraes said on June 20, 2020
Thank you!
George Schembri said on June 20, 2020
Excellent build George. Thank you for posting.
George V Guimaraes said on June 20, 2020
You're welcome. Thank you!
Spiros Pendedekas said on June 20, 2020
Agree with the above gents, George.
Excellent build, painting and weathering.
Congratulations!
George V Guimaraes said on June 20, 2020
Thank you!
Tom Cleaver said on June 21, 2020
Nice work George. You're right about new Airfix.
George V Guimaraes said on June 21, 2020
Thank you!
Haslam Yeoman said on June 21, 2020
Good looking Stuka.
George V Guimaraes said on June 21, 2020
Thank you!
Robert Paschall said on June 21, 2020
Great job George, love the Stuka kits.
George V Guimaraes said on June 21, 2020
Thank you!
Rob Anderson said on June 21, 2020
A classic! I think the first Stuka I ever built was a Lindberg one in the 60s, how far we have come. Well done!
George V Guimaraes said on June 21, 2020
Thank you!
Stéphane Bredel said on June 21, 2020
Beautiful rendition, George. Bravo!
Do not ask me why, but I like especially the weathering on tyres.
George V Guimaraes said on June 21, 2020
Thank you! Yes, those tires came out ok!
Stephen W Towle said on June 21, 2020
Well Done George. The painting doesn't look like it came out of the bottle, with some fading ...getting the splinter cameo to to have that weathered look along with the paint chipping adds to the kit. Even the painting of the tires brings out another detail adds to the eye candy.
The late Paul Allen s , Flying Heritage museum was restoring a Stuka from several air frames and engines collected from various sources and where well along in making a flying example for the museum. All of that seems to be up in the air after his passing. There are several sites that show the museums progress. I'm under the impression that another example is being built in the EU too.
Two thumbs up
George V Guimaraes said on June 21, 2020
Thank you! I'm suspect, but I've always liked the Stuka. Perfect ugly, and yet beautiful, beast. Built my first one when I was 10...
Predrag Ivanovic said on June 21, 2020
Great work, i have the same Airfix kit in my stash, glad to hear it's easy, no problem, build. Ahain congratulations!
George V Guimaraes said on June 21, 2020
Thank you! Just be careful with the clear parts, they're thin and fragile...
Greg Kittinger said on June 22, 2020
Very nice - love the paint and weathering work on this. Well done.
George V Guimaraes said on June 22, 2020
Thank you!