1/48 Airfix Junkers JU-87B-1 Stuka
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Crimea_River
Marshal
Superb detailing. At the risk of being pedantic, what you have there is a supercharger (driven by the engine) and not a turbocharger (driven by exhaust gas).
Great work so far!
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Wolfman_63
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Work continues on the Stuka. The nose cowl panels have been separated, painted and weathered. The two lower panels that will be on the aircraft fit well once thinned. The panel that goes forward of the sight window did need to be corrected. It did not have the slot for the lower cooler hose.
I will be mounting this on a base that will be accessorized to like an airfield. I already have the base. I ordered ICM's German Luftwaffe Pilots and Ground Personnel set which has 7 figures (it arrived a couple of days ago) and I also ordered the Tamiya 1/48 German Kettenkraftrad which has a power cart, a maintenance tractor, and two figures. (This is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow.)
With the panels completed I added the landing gear and flaps. The scheme I am doing has the aircraft with RLM 70 SCHWARZGRÜN on top and RLM 65 HELLBLAU on the underside with yellow cowl and yellow rudder. I base coated the aircraft and the bombs. I need to make the decals for this specific scheme then apply them. There are also quite a few photo etch parts to detail the canopy that need to added.
You can see all the photos and details from the start in my build log at 1/48 JU-87B-1 Stuka
I will be mounting this on a base that will be accessorized to like an airfield. I already have the base. I ordered ICM's German Luftwaffe Pilots and Ground Personnel set which has 7 figures (it arrived a couple of days ago) and I also ordered the Tamiya 1/48 German Kettenkraftrad which has a power cart, a maintenance tractor, and two figures. (This is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow.)
With the panels completed I added the landing gear and flaps. The scheme I am doing has the aircraft with RLM 70 SCHWARZGRÜN on top and RLM 65 HELLBLAU on the underside with yellow cowl and yellow rudder. I base coated the aircraft and the bombs. I need to make the decals for this specific scheme then apply them. There are also quite a few photo etch parts to detail the canopy that need to added.
You can see all the photos and details from the start in my build log at 1/48 JU-87B-1 Stuka
fubar57
General
Beauty 
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Good stuff. Sounds a little unusual, being RLM 70 overall on the upper surfaces. I would have expected RLM 70 and RLM 71.
Nice work so far!
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Wolfman_63
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This week's update on the Stuka I finished the fuselage. Once the base coat of paint was completed I used the kit decals for the common decals and then added the home made decals for the squadron markings. The kit decals went on very well and they did not require a lot of solvent to sink into the details. After the decals dried I applied the clear top coat.
Weathering was done. I used brown, dark gray, and black pastel chalk for the exhaust staining. In the fuselage I used medium green on the center of the upper panels to add some sun fade and a mix of dark green and black for panel lines. The underside was weathered with light and dark gray. I then started working on the canopy sections. The canopy sections will be in the open position. There are some photo etch details such as handles and the frame for the rear gun.
Once I complete the canopy I will start on the Kettenkrafyrad and all the figures for the display then prepare the display base.
You can see all the photos and details from the start in my build log at 1/48 JU-87B-1 Stuka
Weathering was done. I used brown, dark gray, and black pastel chalk for the exhaust staining. In the fuselage I used medium green on the center of the upper panels to add some sun fade and a mix of dark green and black for panel lines. The underside was weathered with light and dark gray. I then started working on the canopy sections. The canopy sections will be in the open position. There are some photo etch details such as handles and the frame for the rear gun.
Once I complete the canopy I will start on the Kettenkrafyrad and all the figures for the display then prepare the display base.
You can see all the photos and details from the start in my build log at 1/48 JU-87B-1 Stuka
fubar57
General
Beauty
Soclakit86
Airman
Good evening everyone;
it will be superb this Stuka, congratulations.
On the other hand, I will allow myself a small remark, for the electrical wiring, normally they were in a less bright shade of yellow, bright yellow is recommended for the fuel hoses.
cordially
it will be superb this Stuka, congratulations.
On the other hand, I will allow myself a small remark, for the electrical wiring, normally they were in a less bright shade of yellow, bright yellow is recommended for the fuel hoses.
cordially
Nicely done so far!
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Wolfman_63
Airman 1st Class
The Stuka aircraft is just about done. After I finished the weathering, decals, and top coat done I detailed and painted the canopy frame and then installed the canopy. The antenna line inside the canopy was made with 32 AWG wire. The antenna line from tail to mast was done with some EZ-line. The aircraft was then set aside (more weathering to be applied once it is set on the base) .
I then started on the portable generator for the display. For the engine I added the fuel line and ignition wires. The cable to hook up to the aircraft was part of the kit. I painted it German Gray and weathered it with gray, brown and black pastel chalk. I will add the grass and dirt stains later when it is mounted to the display base. I am now starting on the display base. The base is a 16" diameter, 1/8" thick maple base. I will be using Scene-A-Rama accessories to make a grass field next to a paved runway. I also have the tractor and seven figures to build, detail, and paint.
You can see all the photos and details from the start in my build log at 1/48 JU-87B-1 Stuka
I then started on the portable generator for the display. For the engine I added the fuel line and ignition wires. The cable to hook up to the aircraft was part of the kit. I painted it German Gray and weathered it with gray, brown and black pastel chalk. I will add the grass and dirt stains later when it is mounted to the display base. I am now starting on the display base. The base is a 16" diameter, 1/8" thick maple base. I will be using Scene-A-Rama accessories to make a grass field next to a paved runway. I also have the tractor and seven figures to build, detail, and paint.
You can see all the photos and details from the start in my build log at 1/48 JU-87B-1 Stuka
fubar57
General
With the thumb
Crimea_River
Marshal
Looks great. Neat little cart.
Snautzer01
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Now that is something.
Good work so far!
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Wolfman_63
Airman 1st Class
This week the diorama base for the Stuka is being built up. The base is a 16" diameter, 1/8" thick maple base. I started by painting the base with forest green and dirt tan in patches. Using the Scene-O-Rama accessories the base was sprayed with spray glue and sprinkled with the medium green and dark green "grass". I then added some "weed clumps" and added some "yellow flower" spots on the weeds. A sheet of thin styrene was then trimmed to fit one edge to be part of the runway. I used medium gravel to trim the edge of the runway and sprinkled a few "rocks" around the base. The area where the aircraft and vehicles sit was then scraped to show bare spots.
I then assembled the Kettenkraftrad. I painted it the dark green with leather seats. It was then weathered using black, dark gray, light gray, and mud brown pastel chalk. Once the vehicles and aircraft are mounted on the base I will add bits of grass and dirt to the wheels and tracks. I was looking over the figures and one of them shows a mechanic kneeling holding a tool. With the height of the aircraft engine off the ground I searched the internet and located a few photos of Stuka's being worked on. They all show a maintenance platform with a sandbag keeping the wheels stable.
Using the photos I scaled out the size of the platform. I then used styrene rods to make up the frame and sheet styrene for the steps and platform. I then scaled out the wheels and sandbag. These were then put into Solidworks and finally 3-D printed. The platform was then painted medium gray and weathered. I then built up a couple of jerry cans and fuel drums to add to the display. Next I will be working on all the figures that will be used.
You can see all the photos and details from the start in my build log at 1/48 JU-87B-1 Stuka
I then assembled the Kettenkraftrad. I painted it the dark green with leather seats. It was then weathered using black, dark gray, light gray, and mud brown pastel chalk. Once the vehicles and aircraft are mounted on the base I will add bits of grass and dirt to the wheels and tracks. I was looking over the figures and one of them shows a mechanic kneeling holding a tool. With the height of the aircraft engine off the ground I searched the internet and located a few photos of Stuka's being worked on. They all show a maintenance platform with a sandbag keeping the wheels stable.
Using the photos I scaled out the size of the platform. I then used styrene rods to make up the frame and sheet styrene for the steps and platform. I then scaled out the wheels and sandbag. These were then put into Solidworks and finally 3-D printed. The platform was then painted medium gray and weathered. I then built up a couple of jerry cans and fuel drums to add to the display. Next I will be working on all the figures that will be used.
You can see all the photos and details from the start in my build log at 1/48 JU-87B-1 Stuka
