Ju 87 Stuka GB

I understand your frustration with the wheels Joe but at least with paint screw ups you can go back and re-do. I really hate when, after being 90% done I break and antenna or gun barrel and have to find a way to replace it without buying a whole new kit! So, long story short; it could've been worse. Still a pain in the *** though!

Not good on the tires joe, but at least it wasn't anything bigger.

She is looking a real beaut.

Those instructions are incorrect 68. The B-1 could carry a 500kg load on the centre line and 4 50kg bombs on the wings. Even if you only using the centre line rack, the wing racks would most likely be fitted, so I would go with the middle option. I didn't realise you were doing a B-1, which kit is that you have.

It's the Fujimi B kit but has early and later exhaust.  Until I find the proper air intake for a trop model I'm switching over to this one.  I have 6 or so of these Fujimi kits so my options are wide open.

Ye, you and me both. I've got the B-1 with the shark mouth markings and 2 of the B/R kits but had forgotten the latter also gives you the B-1 option.  The only kit I know with the Trop filter is the Revell.

I think a bunch of the R had the Trop filter if not most.  Is that correct?

Sooner or later I will be picking up the Italeri/Tamiya/Revell kit.

Ye, a lot of the R's had the filters as did a lt of the B's. There were trop versions of the D's as well, but these don't seem to have had an external filter cover.

I made a start on the A last night. There is no after market for this kit, but it does come with some PE and a few resin bits. But I may need to add a few extra bits to fill it out a little. Should have some pics up later today before I get some paint on it.

I appreciate all the encouragement in here folks. I started installing the dive brakes and will get the decals on those tomorrow possibly. I also got the main landing gear wheels painted up and then painted and installed the tail wheel. Yesterday I painted the exhaust pipes ,installed and weathered them as well. Spats are next. I am going to install the siren even though it wasn't installed on this bird originally. Gotta have a little extra conversation piece in there you know (as if the snake motif weren't enough already!! lol ).

Bish... Looking fwd to the A... Your builds always interest me.

Joe... Comming along  Bud... Past WIP is impressive as always!

Doug

Got the pics taken last night, so here they are. The kit does come with a small PE fret, but even with that, its still bare. This is the pit with just the supplied parts.

I decided I would see what I had in the spares box. But then I recalled the mention of using an Aires resin pit in the Fujimi 87D earlier in the thread. Soon after those comments I got the Aires set for one of my D's which meant I had a spare Eduard PE set. When comparing it to the limited pics I have of an A pit I noticed there was a lot in common. So, using what few pics I have, the PE set, bits out of the spares box and a little artistic licence, this is what I ended up with.

I got a coat of RLM 02 on it last night so should be able to weather it today. The radio's, wiring IP and a few other bits will be added when that's all done. 

Looking good, buddy!

Thanks, it looks better with some paint on it. Though I have only just noticed those bumps on the seat and the join in the bar over the seat is out of line. They can soon be sorted.

Good start Bish! Nice job busying up that cockpit

Thanks Bob, I am just getting it dry brushed and going to give it a slight wash, hopefully I should be ready to close the fuselage tomorrow.

Thank  god for AM sets for pits like this!!! Lol

Looks good buddy.

Ain't that the truth.

Hey Bish, since I hit a brick wall with my Dauntless, can I jump in with this guy?  I scored it off E-bay.  If so, pencil me in!

Joe

Uh-oh!! Looky who's here! Welcome aboard Joe and I can't wait to see this build happen. I'll take notes because I have one more of these in the stash. I used up two in the making of the bird I'm building for this GB.

Joe, I think we can squeeze you in. But only if you promise to do as good a job as you did on your 190's.

I am determined that the Stuka won't be upstaged by a bunch of whoosy little fighters

Welcome aboard, Joe! Nice to have you building with us!

Bish

I am determined that the Stuka won't be upstaged by a bunch of whoosy little fighters

LOL!

I wish someone would drop a mask for the Revellogram Ju-87 in my lap... Oh that's right, they don't make one! 

mustang1989

Bish

I am determined that the Stuka won't be upstaged by a bunch of whoosy little fighters

Hey take it easy on the ol' 190 will ya?

Reasoned, have you thought about using a mask designed for the Italeri or hasegawa kit, I am sure there should not be that much difference.

Yeah, I thought about that but figured there would be just enough to make things painful.  I always wondered just how much difference there is from one to another (i.e., same scale/variant, different manufacturer).

I think as long as the scale and variant are the same, it should be doable. At worst, you might have to fill a few gaps or trim a bit. I have used PE for a different kit just not a mask. I think eagle is planning on using a hase or Italeri mask for his Airfix kit, there's no masks for that either, but not sure when he is planning on doing it.

Reasoned... Sorry brother, didnt mean to laugh at your comment, but damn... that is a PITA canopy isnt it? Mine had no raised lines, just a faint impression on the molding, AHHHHHH!!! sorry, I couldnt hold it in any more, LOL ...I agree with Bish though... any mask should fit with maybe some minor trimming, I've never tried but might just do so the next time...

Doug

I got the pit finished last night and today was the struggle to fit it in the fuselage. Once again, I got carried away and forgot to take pics before closing the fuselage, so apologises for the photo's. As well as the PE I have added one of the resin MG 15 saddle drums that comes with the kit and a quickboost Revi C 12 site.

I am guessing the small flecks are from the dry brushing, but as much as I try, I can't see them with the naked eye or the magnifier. I am sure the camera goblins add these things. 

Next up was fitting the wings. That was fun. Not.

One of the things I like about this kit is the pilots target viewing window is included and doesn't have to be cut out.

Now my favourite part of modelling, sanding and filling. O joy.