CedB Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 My latest completion is the new tool Airfix 1/72 kit of the Junkers Ju87B-1 Stuka, built OOB using scheme A - 9./Sturzfampfgeschwader 51, Norrent-Fontes, France, August 1940. Airbrushed with Stynylrez grey primer and Vallejo Model Air, finished with W&N Galeria matt varnish. WiP thread here. Untitled by Ced Bufton, on Flickr The Airfix new tools go together well IMHO with some care needed over cleaning paint and flash from the joins and the occasional wiggle. The only exception in my case was the gunsight and I would suggest at least dry fitting that during the i/p assembly and close-up rather than at the end (as the instructions suggest). I would also suggest leaving the flaps off and painting them separately to avoid masking issues and breakages. Just make sure you have them the right way up when you paint them (see WiP). Stew also suggests doing the same with the tailplane struts, a good idea as they're top, rather than bottom, coloured. I'd also suggest a set of canopy masks for those that are not experienced with masking - the canopies have some really fine lines and awkward shapes. Comments welcomed as always. 54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Nice job Ced, it turned out pretty ugly You have just sold at least one more for Airfix on the strength of your build thread... Cheers, Stew 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 That turned out beautifully Ced. A great looking Stuka! Very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Very nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Well done Ced - that's really nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Yes. A beautiful Stuka !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Very nice Stuka! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 A splendid piece Ced, and great to watch it all come together in you WIP, as ever. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Fantastic looking Ju87 ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 It's turned out really nicely and the WIP was enjoyable too. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low flyer Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Really nice, just not my scale though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Good looking Stuka, you seem to be pretty good with an airbrush, still struggle with them myself. What psi do you set it on? Managed to make a total mess last night applying exhaust stains! Another Avalon next? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Avalon=Valom. Prescriptive text! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Bravo sir. What's next? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thanks everyone, you're all very kind and do excuse me for not replying individually to you all - what a response! Bristol Boy I'm having a rest from short runs at the moment, especially the Avalons! I normally spray at 15psi with a 0.4mm nozzle except for Stynylrez primer which likes 25psi. HTH. I've started my next WiP in the Spitfire GB, a PR.Ia - come on over, you'll be very welcome as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Nicely built Stuka Ced. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 A great looking Stuka. It could tempt me back to Luftwaffe WW2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thanks Simon, very kind Thanks Meatbox - I have a few 'interesting' Luftwaffe subjects in the stash and hopefully I can get the paint sorted this time - we had long discussions on whether the Vallejo Schwarz Swarts Black/Green was too grey. One thing that won't get easier is typing the long words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 That's a neat, crisp build. Very well done! I was only just this morning working out if I had enough pennies saved up to get one of these... Seems I have! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Rather nice Ced, rather nice indeed. Love the 'action' shot in the dive bombing mode. Stukas just look like they were built for business, and I think you captured that well. Cheers, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thanks Ian - I hope you enjoy your build! Thanks Mike, very kind (as always). Mean machines these Luftwaffe beasts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbrownra Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Lovely job. Enjoyed following your WIP and really like the finished item. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 That's a really nice-looking Stuka (if such a thing is possible!) - well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hi Ced, Superb clean build! The finishing is very smooth and great photography too! As I said in the WIP, I'm envious of your productivity without impairing the quality of the finished builds! What are you building next? Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Lovely job. Enjoyed following your WIP and really like the finished item. Thanks for sharing. Thanks 'ar', you're very welcome That's a really nice-looking Stuka (if such a thing is possible!) - well done Thanks Vultures - we've agreed that Stukas are 'jolie laide' as the French say (hence Stew's comment above!) Hi Ced, Superb clean build! The finishing is very smooth and great photography too! As I said in the WIP, I'm envious of your productivity without impairing the quality of the finished builds! What are you building next? Cheers Jaime Thanks Jaime, very kind I've started my next WiP in the Spitfire GB, a PR.Ia - come on over, you'll be very welcome as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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