Bill.B Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Having only built aircraft to 1/72 scale I thought it time to test myself on a larger scale. Having enjoyed the build of Airfix’s 1/72 Stuka I thought I’d have a bash at their 1/48 87R B2 version. The kit is well moulded with some nice detail and goes together well. There are various build options to choose from which is nice, but I wasn’t keen on the standard European scheme that’s suggested so after a bit of digging on t’internet I found that the aircraft chosen by Airfix also served in North Africa so a set of ROPos decals were purchased along with Eduard’s PE set for the kit. Paint is Tamiya acrylics, lacquers are Humbrol and the aerial wire is Uschi van der Rosten thread. For the weathering effect I pre-shaded with dark grey and white followed by four different shades of RLM 79 sandgelb which gives an uneven effect on what would otherwise be a really monotone scheme. The lower surface is simply the usual RLM 78 hellblau, again with some pre-shading. No washes were used on the model but I did use oils to give further effects. It’s never going to be a show winner but I think it’s probably the best aircraft kit I’ve done to date so I’m happy, which is what the hobby is all about, making us happy. As ever, all constructive criticism welcome. 64 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 That's a stunner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Agreed, a stunner, your first foray into 1/48 has gone very well, a realistic paint job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Great finish, stands up to the dreaded zoom in on the close up pictures! How did you add the ceramics on the aerial line? Great work on all the canopy frames, very neat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill.B Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Thanks for the kind words, the ceramics are simply thick blobs of Tamiya XF-10 flat brown. I’ve also used painted thin CA glue in the past but find it can sometimes react with the Uschi thread causing distortion so I simply use paint now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 That's a beautiful build and finish Bill made a simple scheme very interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 (edited) I think that’s a very nice model indeed, well done. Edited July 2, 2020 by mark.au Typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RODH2 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Great model, well done, and the Airfix Stuka looks like a particularly good interpretation of the Ju87. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Absolutely nothing wrong with that model. Looks excellent to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Bill.B said: I thought it time to test myself on a larger scale Tick. Passed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Beautiful build and finish, first class modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Lovely work, always like Luftwaffe aircraft in desert schemes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Brilliant Stuka, Bill - I also like the fact that you have kept things light regarding the weathering which makes for a more realistic appearance. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tojo72 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Wow, that really looks good, have not built a Stuka since the Hasagawa kit a 15-20 years ago.This is one I need to look at.Again-great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark444 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 I can hear the scream of the dive siren.... 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Big kit with a lot of details. You have done a remarkable job with it lad!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Mike Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 You've really brought a rather plain paint scheme to life, superb job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Exceptionally nice Stuka Bill. The paint scheme is simple yet not plain and your weathering is just right. Your foray into larger scales is definitely a success 👍 Cheers Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Beautiful finish - congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Absolutely oustanding work, she looks fantastic, well done mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Very good build and paint work. I did a similar one not so long ago. S1+GK I used a similar technique to you to get an uneven finish. You have done a better job of that difficult canopy. 👍👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill.B Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 The canopy was quite a challenge as both inside and outside require masking off, therefore this is a task I’ll not be repeating in a hurry! Anyway, thank you all for the kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 That looks great, very nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Fantastic job, you've given depth to a monochrome scheme. I quite fancy doing an Italian version one day. Too much plastic & too little time! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cris Garcia Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Beautiful! I just finished the same kit, but with the split green cammo. I really enjoy it too! Cheers, Cris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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