Stuka JU87-B WIP

mark983

Member since
March 2008
From: Wilmington, NC

Stuka JU87-B WIP

Posted by mark983 on Sunday, April 6, 2008 10:35 PM

Hey everyone,

Thanks to everyone who helped point me in the right directions for a great camera to photograph my builds...I opted for the new Sony Cybershot W120. It's taken some great photos so I took a couple of my Stuka. Maybe the camera works too good...shows my flaws too well.

Anyway, this is all a first. My first model after a 5 year absence, my first picture of a model using a camera for the first time. As always, your pointers are always welcome.

Mark

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Bossman

Member since
December 2002

Posted by Bossman on Sunday, April 6, 2008 11:08 PM

Mark,

The interior looks quite intricate. Nice job on the detailing.

Chris

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Sunday, April 6, 2008 11:50 PM

Excellent work there Mark! Tell us more about this one, kit/scale?

Frank

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Luftwoller

Member since
February 2007
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Luftwoller on Monday, April 7, 2008 6:17 AM

Looks the biz. Have you got an aftermarket pit in there? I built a Hasa Stuka and it really lacked interior details. Had to add an aries cockpit to get it looking decent.

...Guy

..'Your an embarrassment to the human genus, makes me ashamed to call myself Homo'.

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, April 7, 2008 7:18 AM

Nice work so far Mark. Keep us posted.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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mark983

Member since
March 2008
From: Wilmington, NC

Posted by mark983 on Monday, April 7, 2008 11:27 AM

This was a 1/48th scale JU87-B2 Stuka Hasagawa Kit I've had in my closet since my daughter was born. It's been calling my name for the last 5 years. I finally answered! I also added the Verlinden cockpit details which really turned out great. Wasn't really happy with how the seat belts came out but with a new set of Model Master paints, it turned out OK. Surprised how I was able to pick right back up with the weathering. Like riding a bike !

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dupes

Member since
November 2006
From: Coastal Maine

Posted by dupes on Monday, April 7, 2008 12:08 PM

Mark - that pit looks great! I'm working on the same kit right now, and the Has pit certainly needs some help. Managed to salvage some pieces from a True Details set that was made for an Airfix kit, it's better but not nearly as detailed as yours.

Did you have any problems lining up the cockpit side walls with the top of the fuselage?

http://www.mycyclinglog.com/profile/dupes

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Monday, April 7, 2008 1:33 PM

The cockpit really looks great. Keep us poted with progress. Looks like it will be a beauty.

Dupes you are building this too? What happened to you and me? did our molecules get mixed up when we beamed up from the planet surface?

SCOTTY

Marc

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dupes

Member since
November 2006
From: Coastal Maine

Posted by dupes on Monday, April 7, 2008 3:43 PM

Haahahahhaha....Wingy, first of all, that's REALLY FUNNY.

And yes, I'm building this puppy for Winter Warriors (it's my own GB, I gotta get both badges, right?). I'm actually shooting for a double major in Armor and A/C...I just end up spending more time over in the other part of the forum for some reason.

If you look at my stash excel spreadsheet, it would tell you that I am currently stocked with 40.7% a/c...not quite evened out yet, but I'm doing what I can!

http://www.mycyclinglog.com/profile/dupes

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wyoroy

Member since
August 2006
From: The Great State of Wyoming

Posted by wyoroy on Monday, April 7, 2008 9:22 PM

Great start on the Stuka

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

John 3:16

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bostonbruins34

Member since
December 2007
From: Newnan, Ga

Posted by bostonbruins34 on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 8:43 AM

Stuka is looking really good!!! I've been looking to get one for awhile, just can't find any around here...Can you imagine being the rear gunner when that thing goes into a dive???

Keep us posted!! With your detail I can't wait to see more!!!

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