Duncan B Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Hi Folks, here is my Zvezda Ju 87 painted up as an R2 White H from 1/StG1 based in Krainici in Bulgaria during the Balkans campaign of 1941. This is a snap together type of kit but don't let that fool you as the engineering and fit of this kit is excellent. The only detail missed that I could spot were the lack of aileron mass balances. My only concern was that the clear plastic didn't like being polished and was a bit awkward to fit together but other than that this was an enjoyable, stress-free build. i wanted something a bit different from the kit supplied options so used some Tally Ho decals from the "Achtung Stuka!" decal sheet. This was my first time I have tried the 'Mr Paint' range of acrylic paints and I have to say that I am very impressed both with the way they sprayed and the colour match too, I will definitely be using them again and can recommend them highly. Duncan B 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Housesparrow Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Maybe it is just me, but I think this could use a layer of matte varnish. The satin like varnish here seem a little strong imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Another great looking build. Really like the yellow nose and tail as it adds a lot of colour to the normally 70/71 scheme. Karl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Housesparrow, all the photos I studied of Ju87s showed that they could be anything from pristine to very faded and covered in mud during the Balkan campaign so I opted for the middle ground with a bit of weathering but not over the top. (Plus they are easier to dust if they have a bit of a sheen to them!) I forgot to mention in the original post that I did a re-scribe of the fuselage and wings as the detail was a little soft in places. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 very nice work, nice job on the paint and finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Love stuff there Duncan, well done mate Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Forgot to ask over in the other place Duncan, but where did you get the Mr Paint from? Ta Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 On contrary to your Nardi this Stuka is in very colorful scheme - the whole yellow tail is not common indeed.... Also very nice result Jerzy-Wojtek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 That's a beauty - I'm always partial to a yellow nose / tail to break up the dark greens in Luftwaffe types. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Lovely bit of work! I've got to get me one of these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 This is a snap together type of kit but don't let that fool you as the engineering and fit of this kit is excellent. The only detail missed that I could spot were the lack of aileron mass balances. Duncan B Hi Duncan that's very nice indeed. I've done all the Zvezda snap-fit so I guess I'll be getting this one..opted for the new Airfix Stuka first... gotta get the Blenheims off the bench 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 I've built a couple of the Fw190s and one of the Bf109s but the Stuka is the best of those at any rate. The detail is far better on this kit, for example, the oil cooler and air intake have mesh detail moulded on. Duncan B Forgot to ask over in the other place Duncan, but where did you get the Mr Paint from?TaKeith Keith, I got the paints directly from the Manufacturer's website and had no problems at all with either them or the Post Office. Duncan B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 On contrary to your Nardi this Stuka is in very colorful scheme - the whole yellow tail is not common indeed.... Also very nice result Jerzy-Wojtek Hi JW, yes this has a lot more colour than the Nardi. The yellow nose and tail were applied for the Balkans campaign in 1941. There are various versions of the campaign markings but more usually it was just the rudder and forward part of the engine cowls that were painted yellow so this one is very colourful. It also goes to show how confident the Luftwaffe were that they would have air superiority over the Balkans. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Keith, I got the paints directly from the Manufacturer's website and had no problems at all with either them or the Post Office. Duncan B Thanks Duncan, will give it a go! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 The Yugoslavs operated both the Bf 109E and the Do 17, so there was a good operational reason for the high visibility Luftwaffe markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Always good to see a nice Stuka, I like this one. I have been toying with doing that scheme myself, it does stand out. Really nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 The Yugoslavs operated both the Bf 109E and the Do 17, so there was a good operational reason for the high visibility Luftwaffe markings. Indeed there was Graham and the Luftwaffe took no time at all to sweep the Yugoslavs from the sky despite a valiant resistance from them. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I was going to ask same question. where did you source Mr Paint from, as I would like to try it myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Lovely work, looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Really nice, subtle weathering looks just right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayB24 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Nice Stuka and yes the yellow make a big difference in separating it from the boring 70/71 schemed aircraft. Mr Paint is MrHobby? is it the lacquer or alcohol based Acrylic? I'm assuming these use to be the Sangyo paints? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Nice Stuka and yes the yellow make a big difference in separating it from the boring 70/71 schemed aircraft. Mr Paint is MrHobby? is it the lacquer or alcohol based Acrylic? I'm assuming these use to be the Sangyo paints? Thanks for your comments. No the paint is not from Gunze but from a Slovakian company called, rather confusingly, Mr Paint. They are a lacquer based acrylics and come in glass bottles pre mixed for airbrush use. Link to website here http://www.mrpaint.sk Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 I was going to ask same question. where did you source Mr Paint from, as I would like to try it myself. I bought them directly from Mr Paint's own Website, http://www.mrpaint.sk . I believe there is a UK based supplier now however when I checked a few days ago they didn't have anywhere near the whole range. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Great looking Stuka there Duncan. I've not seen that scheme before with the yellow nose and tail, really adds (even more) interest. Nice one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Millman Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Maybe it is just me, but I think this could use a layer of matte varnish. The satin like varnish here seem a little strong imo. Looks fine to me. I think some models are just too matt and it robs them of life. I very much like the colours and finish on this one. Nick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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