Ju 87 Stuka GB

The thought of building a Stuka in 1/144 scale is scary to me due to the eyesight issue but I'm sure it would make an awesome build in the hands of a skilled modeler with eyes that can focus to stuff that small.

mustang1989

Bish

Joe I think the main issue with any resin pits isn't so much the resin parts but the kit. The plastic is usually thicker than it should be to scale, at least in 72nd, so if the resin pit is the correct dimensions, that means the kit needs to be thinned a lot.

On this application its going the other direction with the resin parts being too small, i.e. not long enough and more importantly not wide enough to attach to both sides of the fuselage. Not building yet by any means but I at least have to start sizing things up before I go and throw alot of work into this thing. As for the dimensions issue...............I've got plans.

Interesting, I had never considered that. I will be curious to see how the 32nd one pan out.

I have see that eduard duel kit on Hannants. I was thinking about getting it just so I can have some Stuka's in as many scale as possible.

Anybody see that 1/144 scale dual combo from Eduard? I think its a Ju-87G.

Bish

Joe I think the main issue with any resin pits isn't so much the resin parts but the kit. The plastic is usually thicker than it should be to scale, at least in 72nd, so if the resin pit is the correct dimensions, that means the kit needs to be thinned a lot.

In 72nd scale the only one I know of is the Fujimi kit, but that's not easy to get hold of.

Clemen's, which is the Dora set you are talking about. Is that the D/G cockpit or something else.

Mike, don't I know it. I am actually trying to cut back and get to a point when I am only committed to 2 GB's at a time, the one I am building for and the next one. I hate committing to GB's and then having to drop out or rush a build to get it done in time.

Joe I think the main issue with any resin pits isn't so much the resin parts but the kit. The plastic is usually thicker than it should be to scale, at least in 72nd, so if the resin pit is the correct dimensions, that means the kit needs to be thinned a lot.

lewbud

Looking at all this traffic a d I thought the build had already started! Pulled out the decals and the markings are for a Ju-87B-1 from 6/St.G 1, France summer 1940. Don't know the difference between a B-1 and a B-2, but neither will most people. Got to see if there's a mask that I can use. I don't relish masking this freehand. If anyone can tell me the difference, please do.

The biggest visual difference is the exhaust's.

B-1

B-2

Be careful of the Aires interior sets on the Hasegawa Stuka builds. I see surgury in the near future due to fit issues.

Yeah, it's always the same with Aires sets: I always looked at the small pictures of the built sets on their website and they didn't seem to be that much better than the kit parts, but when I finally convinced myself to order one of them I couldn't believe how many fine details they manage to put in their sets

SchattenSpartan

I'll have a look at what the Aires guys are going to sell at the show, but I'll definitely have a closer look at that dora set. I just hope they decide to take one with them...

Bish

Just don't rush them Mike, I know that is very tempting with all these great GB's.

Sound advice Bish.  It is hard to fight the urge to join every GB that pops up, isn't it!?  Thankfully, I haven't completely overextended...yet

I'll have a look at what the Aires guys are going to sell at the show, but I'll definitely have a closer look at that dora set. I just hope they decide to take one with them...

SchattenSpartan

some other Resin stuff (That 1/32 Dora detail set looks really tempting at 20% off)

I should be able to get some more goodies for my Stuka this weekend. The Go-Modelling show starts tomorrow and Aires and Friulmodel are going to be there with some great prices on their AM stuff to boot. I'll have a look for that Aires wheel set and maybe some other Resin stuff (That 1/32 Dora detail set looks really tempting at 20% off) as well as a few Friul Tracks.

LOL, I haven't started my builds for the Longest day or the 1944 GB's yet, and I am hosting them. All in good time.

hey bish i haven't started my DO-335 either and i did the badge.

Just don't rush them Mike, I know that is very tempting with all these great GB's. And besides, it nice to have builds start throughout the duration of the GB. I have 2 armour builds and a Do 335 to do before I start on my Ju, all being well I am looking at the start of August.

It will be coming soon John. I will be getting those Stuka pics packed up and posted this weekend, should be with you before kick off.

I'm busy finishing up current GB's so I'm all ready to go with this one.  Can't wait!

I'm still here. Itching to get started

I know, shocking. Although after 20 pages for a GB that has started yet, I think we can be forgiven a couple of day's break

Man this thread just got deserted for a couple of days!! Only about three weeks left!! 5-4-3.......

panzerpilot

I have a reel to reel projector. Does that count?

Hey Bish. I ordered an Aires set. I'm an Aires cockpit newbie, so it'll be fun.

I have only ever used there sets in 72nd so will be interested to see how they fit in the larger scale.

Mustang, I can't say I have not seen any pics with just the top off, but I will check my books more closely. But I got the impression that the side panels were held in place by the top and bottom, at least on the D models. Theres at least one panel that has to be removed for the top and bottom can be removed.

And the Aires wheel sets are rather nice, unfortunately no one does the un covered wheels in 72nd.

They do covered and un-covered wheels and spats for the Stuka, in 1/48. Mustang- I have some cowling pics, I'll post them up later.

Thanks for the link Clemens!

 I have a question regarding open engine panels for this bird. Does anybody have any pictures of Stukas with the top access cover removed and the sides still on? What I'm seeing is that the sides cannot be individually open. It's either the whole nose panelling on or off or just the top panel off. Any help for reference would be great.

 I did find one picture but it was of a model somebody had already built and the picture quality was crap.

Apparently they do:

www.aires.cz/.../wheelwheels

So Aires does wheels too?

panzerpilot

Hey Bish. I ordered an Aires set. I'm an Aires cockpit newbie, so it'll be fun.

You're going to love it. The amount of details those guys manage to squeeze in a single cockpit tub is hard to believe...

I just had a look at the Aires website and they had a notification for Go-Modelling visitors (the model show in Vienna this weekend). They can bring you any resin set you want to the show for you to pick up at the show. All of that with a 10% discount (20% if you order 5 or more items). So I placed and order for quite some AM goodies there (including the Stuka wheels)...