Airfix 1/24 Ju87B Stuka

[Cloudman1961 268]

This is by way of a test, since I'm still a little technologically challenged. Trying to work out how to share photos, so apologies if this doesn't work.

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/157771830@N05/shares/6a3083

https://www.flickr.com/photos/157771830@N05/shares/CyR64E

https://www.flickr.com/photos/157771830@N05/shares/00mWRG

https://www.flickr.com/photos/157771830@N05/shares/01Ht11

 

I initially posted on the Stuka January and the original intention was to share the progress. Sadly I never got round to doing that. The aircraft is now in my brother in laws study, but I thought that some of you may be interested.

[Alpha Delta 210 4,145]

Sorry, but I can only see the hyperlinks.

[Cloudman1961 268]

OK - I'll try to put that right. Bear with

[Stealthman 111]

That's very nice! Is that the kit interior? Or an aftermarket set?

[Cloudman1961 268]

1 minute ago, Stealthman said:

That's very nice! Is that the kit interior? Or an aftermarket set?

Thanks,

It's the kit interior enhanced with a little scratch work, aftermarket stencils and seatbelts.

[Stealthman 111]

It looks great!

[Baldy 1,234]

That looks really really nice. Love the interior. The data decals make it look really convincing.

 

Cheers

 

Malcolm

[Cloudman1961 268]

I think I have this now...?

 

 

 

[djos 1,607]

My child dream.......

Beautiful!

Mine is still in box...   

Great build

Best regards Djordje

[Duckwizard 403]

15 minutes ago, Cloudman1961 said:

I think I have this now...?

Yes.

 

Phantastic work. As far as I can say very very near to the full scale stuka.

[Cloudman1961 268]

Thanks for the kind words. 

 

For those who want a bit more info, I’ve used the Montex stencil set depicting the Ju87 B-2 trop deployed in Gambut, Libya in 1941. The RLM 70/71 paint is Gunze Sangyo acrylic as is the RLM 65 underside. The sandgelb overlay is RLM79 from Xtracrylix which looked rather bright until I did a colour wash in burnt sienna and then in black. Finally I added a small amount of white paint to Tamiya Matt Clear. When I blew it over with that, the colours toned down nicely plus I achieved an effect of light layers of sand on the wings.

 

Interior was primarily Tamiya XF22 - RLM Grey (RLM 02) which is (I hope) the right colour! I was working on the basis that RLM 66  schwartzgrau was used later.

 

Having heard so much bad press on the 1/24 kits, I thought this was a great kit, and if you have one stashed away, GET IT OUT!

 

The only issues I had were a few broken pieces, but I can forgive that. The kit itself was about 35 years old and I must praise Airfix after sales who came through with replacements very quickly.

 

Next up 1/24 scale Spit Mk1. 

[Sturmovik 1,843]

Nicely done. I still don't know how would I brush this three tone scheme.

[Cloudman1961 268]

Thx

 

The way I did it was paint the splinter scheme first - only in the areas where I wanted it. Then I painted the RLM 79 Sandgelb.

[Buzby061 2,080]

That looks great, the cockpit is nicely enhanced by your extra work.

 

I always fancied one when it first came out but my pocket money wasn't enough. 

 

Pete 

[Epeeman 1,142]

Great work on this old Airfix kit result in top notch model.

 

Regards

Dave

[cybershed 186]

I'm glad you posted the additional, pics as they really show your detailed work. Your cockpit interior looks amazing.

 

It must be a fair old size at 1/24 scale!

[Cloudman1961 268]

49 minutes ago, cybershed said:

I'm glad you posted the additional, pics as they really show your detailed work. Your cockpit interior looks amazing.

 

It must be a fair old size at 1/24 scale!

You do need a lot a space for these...

[Red Dot 1,489]

good job in the cockpit. Well done

 

Andy

[BIG X 11,031]

I've been looking for one of these for a couple of years - I always check the shops and shows I visit but can't seem to find one.

 

Lovely job sir - a real inspiration.

 

Steve

[F-32 3,433]

Top build, looks really good