Completed Trumpeter 1:32 Junkers Ju 87B-2 Stuka

Off to a nice start on this one.  Looks like a fine kit, you should have fun with this build.

Mike

 Man Toshi, you were not kidding when you were going to start a 1/32 Stuka "soon".  And that was last week with we were talking on the Kingfisher thread.  Its Monday and your knee deep into a very complex looking kit.

All I got done was airbrushing the underside of a 1/72 B17

On your engine, did you hand paint it after primer or spray it?  And for the weather, is that paint or weathering pigments?  

Scott

One thing I really like about following your builds, Toshi, is how fast they go! No waiting around for weeks at a time like some of us.  That engine looks great. 

Always loved the Stuka for same reasons mentioned... sinister appearance and history. I will have to add one or two to my stash, and I think I can do so while sticking to my Finnish front focus. The Germans operated them from Finnish airfields for much of the war.

tempestjohnny

Great start Toshi. That's going to be a if one when finished

 

Toshi

Bish

Nice work there the Toshi, the engine is really comng along and loking good. I don't wnat to jump the gun here, but are you finished with the engine or do you have more painting to do.

 

Toshi

Great start Toshi. That's going to be a big one when finished

Nice work there the Toshi, the engine is really comng along and loking good. I don't wnat to jump the gun here, but are you finished with the engine or do you have more painting to do.

Here is where I'll stop today.  The work done was inspirational at best due to such details Trumpeter provides.  I will definately leave certain panels open to show off the detail of the Stuka engine.  Thank you forum members for your Support, read, and replies.  It means so very much to me and has helped me grow not only in this hobby but spiritually as well.  I've learned to love what I do, love myself, and love everyone.  Life is good, it's short so I make the best of it.

Toshi

The culmination of the day's work on the start of the 87B-2 Stuka.

allan

Great idea using Rust Protection on the Stuka's engine.  You never know.... lol

 

Seriously, agree with 7474. Youve come a long long way from when yu started Toshi. Truly impressive.

 

Toshi

UKguyInUSA

This looks like a cracking kit Toshi and you're doing a fabulous job with that engine. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this! Keep having fun!

 

Cheers,

Martin

 

Toshi

Great idea using Rust Protection on the Stuka's engine.  You never know.... lol

Seriously, agree with 7474. Youve come a long long way from when yu started Toshi. Truly impressive.

This looks like a cracking kit Toshi and you're doing a fabulous job with that engine. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this! Keep having fun!

Cheers,

Martin

Here is some of the engine detail so far, more to come.

Toshi

Front of the engine.

Top of the engine.

Bottom of the engine.

Side of the engine.

7474

Tosh:

 

You've come a long way since your first model about a year ago and have watched your progression. Wish you good health in the next year and that you have a wonderful assistant. 

 

I'll be watching this one, the Stuka is one of my favorites. 

 

Tosh

Tosh:

You've come a long way since your first model about a year ago and have watched your progression. Wish you good health in the next year and that you have a wonderful assistant. 

I'll be watching this one, the Stuka is one of my favorites. 

goldhammer

Toshi-  your P-39 pics are on the way.....along with a couple of teasers.  Edit your previous post and get rid of the email address in it.  Have you loaded in for any future pics you might want.

Can't wait to see the finished powerplant on this one.

 

Toshi

Toshi-  your P-39 pics are on the way.....along with a couple of teasers.  Edit your previous post and get rid of the email address in it.  Have you loaded in for any future pics you might want.

Can't wait to see the finished powerplant on this one.

Toshi

 

Bish

Now that engine does lok nice. your a brave man fitting that all together before painting, i still can't understand how people can do that.

 

 

 

 

Not brave, just ignorant!  LOL!

 

 

Wel, i am sure you can pull it off. I did not even try that in 1/18th scale.

Bish

Now that engine does lok nice. your a brave man fitting that all together before painting, i still can't understand how people can do that.

 

Now that engine does lok nice. your a brave man fitting that all together before painting, i still can't understand how people can do that.

Here is the engine assembly, with this process done it's now time to AB.

knox

       Just wanted to say that I'm still following your builds, and I'm lovin it.

           gk 

 

Toshi

Bish

 

 

Toshi

 

Bish

 

 

Toshi

 

Bish

I really must get one of these, my collection just is not complete without a 32nd 87B. But i would liek to get the revell kit as well to correct the shape issues on the Trump one. I just can't live with those not on a Stuka.

But i have been looking closely at your sprue pics Toshi. I can see the one large bomb for the fuselage and the 4 small ones for the wings, is there another one that i can't spot.

 

Edit: Ok, never mind, i see what they have done. thats a lot of extra bombs.

 

 

 

 

There are half a dozen or so 87B-2 in eBay.  Check it out.  The kit allows the builder to choose between three types of bombs.

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

Ye, i spotted the other bombs. At first i thought the middle ones, SC 250's, were the smaller SC 50's. I then saw all those smaller bombs. It looks like they give you 10 small ones and two of the middle ones. That lot would make for a nice dio.

Ye, i have seen the Trump kit a plenty. The Revell kits seem hard to find.

 

 

 

 

Yes, the Trumpeter kits aplenty, I see no Revell 1:32 Stuka.  The only Revell/Monogram Stuka I see is the old 1:48 mold.  If you do see it, I would recommend that you immediately pull the trigger and purchase it.  

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

There are the odd 21st Century kit around as well, and apparently that would work to. There is a correction set for the Trump kit, but its pricey and still needs detail added to match the Trump kit. 48th doesn't do it for me, i have enough 72nd Stuka's to keep me going and would just like to add a couple more 32nd and maybe another 24th to the collection.

So how are you getting on, i imagine you must have that engine wrapped up by now.

 

Toshi

       Just wanted to say that I'm still following your builds, and I'm lovin it.

           gk 

Toshi

 

Bish

 

 

Toshi

 

Bish

I really must get one of these, my collection just is not complete without a 32nd 87B. But i would liek to get the revell kit as well to correct the shape issues on the Trump one. I just can't live with those not on a Stuka.

But i have been looking closely at your sprue pics Toshi. I can see the one large bomb for the fuselage and the 4 small ones for the wings, is there another one that i can't spot.

 

Edit: Ok, never mind, i see what they have done. thats a lot of extra bombs.

 

 

 

 

There are half a dozen or so 87B-2 in eBay.  Check it out.  The kit allows the builder to choose between three types of bombs.

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

Ye, i spotted the other bombs. At first i thought the middle ones, SC 250's, were the smaller SC 50's. I then saw all those smaller bombs. It looks like they give you 10 small ones and two of the middle ones. That lot would make for a nice dio.

Ye, i have seen the Trump kit a plenty. The Revell kits seem hard to find.

 

 

 

 

Yes, the Trumpeter kits aplenty, I see no Revell 1:32 Stuka.  The only Revell/Monogram Stuka I see is the old 1:48 mold.  If you do see it, I would recommend that you immediately pull the trigger and purchase it.  

 

Toshi

 

There are the odd 21st Century kit around as well, and apparently that would work to. There is a correction set for the Trump kit, but its pricey and still needs detail added to match the Trump kit. 48th doesn't do it for me, i have enough 72nd Stuka's to keep me going and would just like to add a couple more 32nd and maybe another 24th to the collection.

So how are you getting on, i imagine you must have that engine wrapped up by now.

Bish

 

 

Toshi

 

Bish

I really must get one of these, my collection just is not complete without a 32nd 87B. But i would liek to get the revell kit as well to correct the shape issues on the Trump one. I just can't live with those not on a Stuka.

But i have been looking closely at your sprue pics Toshi. I can see the one large bomb for the fuselage and the 4 small ones for the wings, is there another one that i can't spot.

 

Edit: Ok, never mind, i see what they have done. thats a lot of extra bombs.

 

 

 

 

There are half a dozen or so 87B-2 in eBay.  Check it out.  The kit allows the builder to choose between three types of bombs.

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

Ye, i spotted the other bombs. At first i thought the middle ones, SC 250's, were the smaller SC 50's. I then saw all those smaller bombs. It looks like they give you 10 small ones and two of the middle ones. That lot would make for a nice dio.

Ye, i have seen the Trump kit a plenty. The Revell kits seem hard to find.

 

Toshi

1943Mike

I too have always been fascinated by the Stuka. I have the Hasegawa 1/48 Ju87B2 in my stash and will, as usual, marvel at your WIP.

Someday I may feel I've amassed enough skill to actually post another of my aircraft builds on this forum but, in the meantime, you and the many other expert aircraft kit builders continue to provide me with intruction and inspiration while I eagerly view the progress of your builds.

Mike

 

I'd love to see your Stuka build posted.  That would be great!  My builds are full of mistakes, my models as well as myself are no where near an experts build.  I started with a Monogram 1:48 P-61 Blackwidow, my very first build.  I knew I was way out of my league but, by continued posting, and feedback, I was able to grow as a modeler.  

I just looked back at that build and I shook my head, laughed, and gaped.  But I looked at my other builds and have seen the baby step progress that I've made in my humble opinion.

As you well know, our brothers and sisters here on this very forum are nothing short of a family.  As a family, I took in all critiques good and bad to the next level, to the best of my meager abilities.  I can wish you only the best and you have my undivided attention as well as my support.  So please don't feel like your build is not worthy enough to post.  As a new member, I should be as such.  Thank you so much 1943Mike for your support, read and replies as you just don't know how much it means to me!

Toshi

goldhammer

When you get to the P-39, I have some pics of one in the collection in Madras.  Be happy to send them along to you.   Don't know how much help they will be.  Just PM me an email.

Nice start on this one

 

miuraohana@sbcglobal.net

Toshi

Toshi

 

Bish

I really must get one of these, my collection just is not complete without a 32nd 87B. But i would liek to get the revell kit as well to correct the shape issues on the Trump one. I just can't live with those not on a Stuka.

But i have been looking closely at your sprue pics Toshi. I can see the one large bomb for the fuselage and the 4 small ones for the wings, is there another one that i can't spot.

 

Edit: Ok, never mind, i see what they have done. thats a lot of extra bombs.

 

 

 

 

There are half a dozen or so 87B-2 in eBay.  Check it out.  The kit allows the builder to choose between three types of bombs.

 

Toshi

 

Ye, i spotted the other bombs. At first i thought the middle ones, SC 250's, were the smaller SC 50's. I then saw all those smaller bombs. It looks like they give you 10 small ones and two of the middle ones. That lot would make for a nice dio.

Ye, i have seen the Trump kit a plenty. The Revell kits seem hard to find.