Mark4700 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) My first work in progress in which I’ll be using Vallejo Model Air paints that I’ve just switched over to. For this I’ve plucked the Airfix Stuka from the stash. I’ve never built a Stuka before, so I’m really looking forward to this one. The kit kit seems well up to the usual standards Airfix are setting with their new release kits. There’s no flash, and all the mouldings seem very clean and crisp. The clear sprue also seems very impressive. I’m going to build this straight out of the box, a nice quick build while another kit is on hold waiting for the right paint to arrive. Edited May 16, 2018 by Mark4700 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 Off the starting blocks tonight with the interior. No issues yet, and I love the ease of use of the Vallejo paints. So far so good. Just a bit of detailing and weathering to go, then it can go together. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Oh I'm in here for that Just want to see how the new Airfix turns out in the end . Good start The old Revell Ju 87 B-2 Desert scheme was my first model ever with 7-8 years or so. I know the old Airfix, Fujimi and Italeri, but this seems to be the best one out of the box imho. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMP man Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Nice start, watching with interest. Box On Strickers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Nice choice think i’ll watch. I use Vallejo for about 90% of my painting. If you have an questions be glad to offer help. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Nice choice think i’ll watch. I use Vallejo for about 90% of my painting. If you have an questions be glad to offer help. Dennis Thanks Dennis. I did a lot of research before I invested in the Vallejo paints. So far I’m very impressed. I dare say I will have a few issues, so stand by for a question or two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 A little bit of progress tonight. I’ve used a brown wash on the cockpit area, the dry brushed Numbrol enamel silver to show wear and tear. I’m still learning what works with washes and weathering but on the whole I’m leased with how it’s gone. Here’s a picture before it all went together. And now I’ve got it all fastened up. I’m quite pleased with how this is going so far. I’m days off for the next three days, so hoping to make a bit of progress on this one. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Are the seat belt details moulded on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 4 hours ago, neil5208 said: Are the seat belt details moulded on? They’re moulded. I did consider sanding them off and adding my own, but in the end I decided to go with what the kit provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 I’ve managed another couple of hours on it today. It’s coming together very nicely. I’m very impressed with the way this kit is going together and it looks like there will be minimal filling and sanding, which is excellent news. The forward fuselage that contains the engine is very cleverly engineered and is a joy to put together. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 Masking of the canopy done. Nearly an hour and a half of my life I won’t get back. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 On closer inspection today I realised that the canopy masking needed some tweaking. Bring on the Micro Mask. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsjmse Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 This is really making me want to do a 1:72 again, but I fear the fingers are now too big and clumsy. It looks like a nice kit - lots of parts and detail for 1:72. I have a pair of 1:48 old tool Airfix Stukas sitting on the shelf - I'll make them some day . You say you have recently switched to Model Air - what paints did you use previously? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 11 hours ago, monsjmse said: This is really making me want to do a 1:72 again, but I fear the fingers are now too big and clumsy. It looks like a nice kit - lots of parts and detail for 1:72. I have a pair of 1:48 old tool Airfix Stukas sitting on the shelf - I'll make them some day . You say you have recently switched to Model Air - what paints did you use previously? Thanks for your comments. I do 1/72 as it’s what I did as a kid in the 70’s, plus they don’t take up as much room. Before using Model Air I used Humbrol enamels. I’ve used these for years, brush painting. But when I switched to airbrushing the smell was too strong. Model Air actually smells pleasant when it’s sprayed, almost like there’s an air freshener in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Got most of it built now. It needed very little filling and sanding, a nice change. All that’s left now before the paint is to fit the canopy. However, I have discovered a problem with the moulding. The part on the sprue looks like there is a huge amount missing. I’ve emailed Airfix and am awaiting a reply. So no option now but to put the build on hold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) Don´t let that setback your build, begin painting the model, and when the replacement arrives, you´ll only have to spend a couple of minutes on it before gluing it and finishing the kit. Edited April 4, 2018 by Sturmovik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Damn that is a shame, it was coming along nicely - however as Sturmy says above, you could still make some progress with the painting... if my eyes serve me correctly, is it the reflector gun/bombsight and the padded guard for it that is mis-moulded? You might be able to do the underside painting while you are waiting for a response from Airfix Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Following with interest - I have the previous version of this (code A03030A), which I believe is a re-box from the 1970s tooling. Which markings are you going with? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 I’ve heard back from Airfix and they’ve posted me the new part already! I should get it in the next couple of days. Very impressive customer support. As long as it arrives as promised. I’ll keep you posted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 6 hours ago, clive_t said: Following with interest - I have the previous version of this (code A03030A), which I believe is a re-box from the 1970s tooling. Which markings are you going with? I’m going for the German markings from France in 1940. This new tool kit is a pleasure to put together. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 New part has arrived from Airfix this morning. Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Thanks to Airfix for the super fast delivery of the broken part, the cockpit is now complete and canopy fitted. I did have to leave the gun port out. I decided to fit it along with the machine gun when the kit was fully painted. So to preserve the interior I filled the gap with some sponge. Next job, undercoat. Edited April 2, 2018 by Mark4700 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Looks good does that. Fair play to Airfix for sorting you a replacement 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 Undercoat done, and all looks well. Really looking forward to getting some colour on this. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Nice one, it scrubs up pretty good with a bit of primer on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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