StephenCJ Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Hello All This is my first RFI so don't be too nice. I won't learn if my mistakes aren't pointed out. The WIP is here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234973040-172-revell-junkers-ju-87-gd-stuka-tank-buster/ I drilled out the barrels on the main guns, replaced the kit supplied rear seat gunner gun with an Aires MG 17, added navigation lights, a landing light and attempted to weather the plane. The canopy was a pig to mask as the framing was only partially there and it doesn't fit very well. I did have a lot of fun building it and wished I had taken a little more interest in the plane. There was plenty of filling and sanding to do. My son bought it for my birthday as a joke as he know I am not quite keen on German aircraft. There is also a nice cock-eyed U/C leg and a boarding step. I will get them right one day. Thanks for looking. Stephen Edited February 17, 2015 by StephenCJ 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Well from someone who binned this kit earlier this week you have done a superb job on it,first class build and finish,well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rob85 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Lovely! I have a soft spot for the stuka especially with the big cannons on. Seeing you wip has made me look forward to airfix's new release, as it's clear you have turned an old kit into something great Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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giemme Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Good job on what it looks to be a difficult kit to work with. Not pointing out mistakes (I don't know this AC myself), just a couple of hints if I may: I like the exhaust fumes you did, you could probably improve them by airbrushing light coats of black (or "dirty" grey) and going over with a selective dry-brush. The second thing is to de-saturate (I'm not sure this the right word in English) the decals color, by airbrushing a very thinned and possibly lightened coat of the base color. Looking at your WIP I saw you achieved a good result with pre-shading: how about a nice pic from the top of the finished model? Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Giemme always gives excellent and generous advice ^^^^^ I love it Stephen...sounds like a tough build but you've turned a duck into a battle weary and very authentic swan! Enjoy your accomplishment I got onto your son and told him to get you a cracking He-111 or a smashing Me262...maybe a lovely 109 or 110 ......FW190 anyone? Cheers Bruce 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I got onto your son and told him to get you a cracking He-111 or a smashing Me262...maybe a lovely 109 or 110 ......FW190 anyone? How about all of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 The old one looks still lovely. The old Revell B version was my first kit ever 35 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Nicely done, CJ; it came out looking great. I remember trying to build this when I was a kid, but I didn't come near to finishing it before binning it. Some nice interior detail for the period, but I couldn't make anything fit. Needless to say, I've got another in the stash . . . regards, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 I didn't think of taking any pictures from above, had a brain malfunction. I tried to weather the plane with a charcoal pencil as a sort of experiment. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Looking good! I always liked the later model Stuka's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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