polo1112 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Yes the aircraft of today is the: Junkers Ju-87 B-2 Stuka 6/st.G.2 Tmimi;Libya It is the Revell 1/48 model, but first moulded by Hasegawa. It' a very delightful model to build and the fit is top A beautifully detailed cockpit too. What else do we need ? Stuka is the short for Sturzkampfflugzeug which means:dive bomber. Now to the pictures: [hébergeur image gratuit des photos The entire airframe has been airbrushed but the canopy frames have been free hand brush painted (without any masking). I hope you like it. Good evening to everybody. Polo. Edited February 9, 2016 by polo1112 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) That's an absolutely stunning "Immelman" JU-87... Edited February 9, 2016 by Vince1159 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Very nice, I imagine the large fusalge decal was a beast to apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Yes Head in the clouds, it was rather painful and time consuming, but I was glad with the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Hello,Polo -.You build some fantastic models and your latest,this 'Stuka' is no exception.I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and commend the clean patina.She is a resplendent tribute to the type.All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Thank you very much mcdonnell. I must admit that I prefer a pristine finish just off factory. I have seen on different sites and forums so many models ruined by an overdone weathering. I have never made any pre or post shading, I find them unrealistic. I use dry brushing, particularly in the cockpit area, engines or wheel wells. I think I will soon try to make some washes, but I'm always afraid I could spill the finish. Thank you all for the kind words and I wish a good night to everybody. Polo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lam Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Nicely done!! I like this color scheme - may I ask what paint you used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Hello Iam and thank you; I only use Humbrol enamel paints. I used them already when I was a child and begun modelling, that was approximately 55 years ago. When I paint brush, I use them just out of the tin.(after a rather long stirring with a match or a tooth picker) And when I airbrush, I thin them with 50% white spirit or turpentine. Have a nice evening! Cheers. Polo. Edited February 11, 2016 by polo1112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Very nice Polo, you've done a good job with Stuka!! How big is she in 1/48? The snake on the fuselage flanks add a lot to the general look. Cheers Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Hello Greif: Fuselage length is 23 cm (9 inches) Wingspan is 29 cm (11.4 inches) The Stuka is not so big an aircraft!! Good night. Polo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancbuilder219 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Beautiful work! Have got a real liking of the Ju87 after building two. Yours is stunning and definitely making me look for more to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I always like a nice Stuka, and this is very nice. Did the kit only provide the snake for one side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vajled Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 nice build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 To Bish, hello !! Yes in the kit's decal you will find only one snake, for the port side. I've read many articles on that subject, some say it's only on one side,(one can find a photo where the snake can be found on the port side; this is for sure) other say it's on both sides, port and starboard, but it can't be proven Some say also the snake should be white with red patches, or it should be white with camouflage colour patches. Who is right? Who is not? I think we'll never know the truth, because there are to few photographs left for this aircraft. But I must say that I like my model anyway, accurate or not, I can live with it. Good night to everybody ! Polo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Ye, I have found the same confusion. I have a set of 72nd AM decals for the same aircraft with the snake on both sides and with no red patches. I have also seen it referenced that this aircraft is an R-2, but I have seen no pics of it with drop tanks, so I have no idea how they can say that. Your right to like it, its a really nice Stuka. All we can do is go with what we have go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Hello Greif: Fuselage length is 23 cm (9 inches) Wingspan is 29 cm (11.4 inches) The Stuka is not so big an aircraft!! Good night. Polo. Thanks Polo. I had one in 1/32 when I was kid..and it was gigantic to me! That's incredible how the appreciations of proportions changes with time ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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