Armor modeler needs help with Stuka

[mlmcdonald]

Does anyone know of some decent cockpit photos of the Ju-87B online somewhere? The cockpit of the 21st Century Toys kit is quite rudimenary, but as I've mentioned, I intend to suspend my Stukas from the ceiling so I have no desire to do a full, accurate cockpit; that said, however, I can't bring myself to just leave it empty, so as a bare minimum I have to at least fill some of the void with "gizmology."

Michael

 

[Wurger]

Hi,

Here you are the B&W pic of early B-1 front cockpit and the instrument panel.

Source unknown.

 

[mlmcdonald]

Hi Wurger: Many thanks for the photos. I'm using a few photos I've found of resin aftermarket cockpits to improve the sidewalls somewhat. Now I'm on a quest for an acceptable MG-15 to mount in the rear cockpit. You've been a tremendous help and I do appreciate it.

Michael

 

[Wurger]

You are welcome mate.
Here you are a couple of additional drawings for MG 15 machine gun.

Source unknown.

 

[mlmcdonald]

Thanks again Wurger. I'm sure you'll be hearing from me soon with more questions.

Michael

 

[Wurger]

I'll be waiting.

 

[Wayne Little]

I'm afraid I wasn't very clear in what I meant. I wasn't actually asking about whether to replace the gun with something other than a gun, but rather about whether there might be a better aftermarket gun available than the gun in the kit. Sorry for the confusion.
Michael

Ah, no worries, my mistake, I thought your question was a bit odd?

 

[Matt308]

Okay I have to ask, what is the front sight gizmo? Looks like it accounts for aircraft yaw or some silliness, but silliness certainly was not a German design parameter. Two front post sights? Wings for range estimation (and thus lead)? And leading post has a wider section mid-way down. For close in snap shots? Any help here guys?

 

[Wurger]

Sorry Matt I don't catch your idea.Could you make it clear using a bit "easier" words.

 

[mlmcdonald]

Since I was wondering the same thing myself, I'll join in. Matt was just asking what the unusual front sight with two posts is for.

Michael

 

[Wurger]

Oh... Have you meant this one? If yes I don't know really.

 

[Matt308]

That's it Wurger. I've either never noticed it before or have never seen such a sight. Any information someone might have would be much appreciated.

 

[Matt308]

Since I was wondering the same thing myself, I'll join in. Matt was just asking what the unusual front sight with two posts is for.

Michael

Yeah that was what I said. It just took me 15 sentences.