doozer1974 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Hello all One of my recent builds - Italeri's Stuka in 1/48. Built out of the box, with just a Montex mask to assist with the canopy (which would have driven me nuts to do myself with tape) and a bit of EZ line for the aerial. Generally happy with the result, although I had a couple of issues, more down to my limited skills than the kit I suspect. I was originally planning to pose it with the engine partially exposed, as the kit had a decent looking engine included, but just couldn't get it lined up properly to have the engine cowls on one side, so ended up covering it up completely. Also, had a bit of trouble with the bomb release mechanism, so the main bomb is just stuck on... Painted with Tamiya acrylics, weathered with a Flory dark dirt wash and a flattened finish with Vallejo Matte Medium. Anyhow, to the pictures. Thanks for looking. Adam 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 That,s a cracking Stuka,very nicely done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I really like what you've done with this. The yellow especially has come up a treat with the subtle weathering. Not at all easy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Job well done lad!!! Cheers Shalako 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 This is one of the best I have seen. The build looks flawless and the finish is just right to finish an excellent job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reserve_22 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Nice but i missing same parts(little propellers on wings,bomb fork) Edited April 25, 2015 by Reserve_22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Nice but i missing same parts(little propellers on wings,bomb fork) I've no idea what happened with those little props, another oversight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 great looking stuka, nice work and great job on the finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Lovely looking Stuka, great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 An excellent JU87. Some great photos as well. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesmodels Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 A very nice Stuka. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Thanks very much for your comments chaps, I do appreciate the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Lovely Stuka Doozer, very nice work I've no idea what happened with those little props, another oversight... The little propellers were to drive a siren to increase the psychological terror effect when dive-bombing, but the added drag from these did not help the already-challenged Ju87's speed so they were removed and faired over - there should be a couple of tiny hemispherical domes in the kit to represent the fairings, but in any case the lack of the undercarriage-fairing propellers is not an issue for a late Stuka like this one Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Lovely Stuka Doozer, very nice work The little propellers were to drive a siren to increase the psychological terror effect when dive-bombing, but the added drag from these did not help the already-challenged Ju87's speed so they were removed and faired over - there should be a couple of tiny hemispherical domes in the kit to represent the fairings, but in any case the lack of the undercarriage-fairing propellers is not an issue for a late Stuka like this one Cheers, Stew Thanks for the knowledge Stew - just shows how little I know or research about the models I build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reserve_22 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Stew you have right and I know that all Stukas havent siren but when you give not little siren propellers you must give kit part 8c or without siren holder and sanding landing gear. Edited April 26, 2015 by Reserve_22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Fantastic model, great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Great looking Stuka! I made the Airfix 1/48 last year, and boy, was that a bad kit and a pain in the you know where!! Cheers, Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almaty Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Very good build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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