Working on a Stuka.........

[machine shop tom]

Thanks, guys, it's OK but I've done better.

Sorry about the gy-normous pictures, I'll post a little smaller ones next time.

I'll soon post pics of my Nashorn in progress.

tom

 

[orion549]

I don't see what's wrong with it. Maybe the Yellow could be a little more solid, but that might be glare in the camera lens confusing me, too...otherwise I see nothing to be upset by it.

 

[Njaco]

Nice job on the Stuka. I've been meaning to start on a 1/48 motorized model from the 60's I have - not sure if I wanna. Like to do one with skiies.

 

[ccheese]

I think you did a nice job on the Stuka, but I gotta ask a question (of all
concerned).... Are the camo lines on a Stuka nice and straight ? I'm in
the middle of a 25" wingspan rubber powered balsa/tissue Stuka JU-87B1,
and I have wondered about the camo pattern.

Inputs would be appreciated....

Charles

 

[Njaco]

Charles just found this site. Its not real in depth but gives a good representation. Click the camo schemes link under "Bomber 1938 -45".
Luftwaffe Camouflage

http://users.hol.gr/~nowi/luftcam/bombcam1940.jpg

 

[machine shop tom]

This pattern from the link supplied by Njaco:

http://users.hol.gr/~nowi/luftcam/bombcam1940.jpg

is practically the same pattern illustrated in the Revell JU87D kit (#5250) that they suggest for the JU87D-5. I used this pattern as the basis for my Stuka camouflage. I did lighten up the Dark Green (RLM71) with some Olive Drab to provide a little more contrast with the Schwarzgrun (Black Green, RLM70).

The Squadron flyers have a handy color chart near the back that is helpful in deciphering the various color names and numbers. I prefer Testors enamel paints.

tom

 

[Wurger]

Yes,it is a standard camo pattern for Ju-87 used from August of 1939.

 

[machine shop tom]

It's funny that you mention that. I was just going to post how I found a picture of a Ju87B with the same pattern. Now I know why.

tom

 

[Wurger]

It's funny that you mention that. I was just going to post how I found a picture of a Ju87B with the same pattern. Now I know why.

tom

Tom sorry for that.
But I don't catch your intention.Could you explain it?

 

[Njaco]

I think he means that he was going to post a similar pic but since it was standard since 1939, it would be moot. (methinks).

 

[joy17782]

hey i did the same model about a year ago , good model and a trick war after i panted it i sprayed it with wd-40 it keeps it looken good and the paint dont fade need any help besides babysitting let me know , ps is ducktape a good babie sitter ha ha ha

 

[machine shop tom]

Tom sorry for that.
But I don't catch your intention.Could you explain it?

No worries, Wurger. My "discovery" of yet another Ju87 with the same camo pattern was explained by your post.

Cheers,

tom

 

[Wurger]

I think he means that he was going to post a similar pic but since it was standard since 1939, it would be moot. (methinks).

Aha...THX

No worries, Wurger. My "discovery" of yet another Ju87 with the same camo pattern was explained by your post.

Cheers,

tom

OK.

 

[machine shop tom]

hey i did the same model about a year ago , good model and a trick war after i panted it i sprayed it with wd-40 it keeps it looken good and the paint dont fade need any help besides babysitting let me know , ps is ducktape a good babie sitter ha ha ha

Depending on what kind of paint you used and what the composition of plastic in the model, you may find that the WD-40 has a deleterious effect.

I have found that the duct tape wears off eventually and needs to be reapplied.

tom

 

[Wurger]

WD-40 is more suitable for guns rather than for model,as I remember.

 

[joy17782]

hey tom you ever read the book stunka pilot , i read it a few times and its a good book also you ever thought about turning it into a tank bustinh ju 87 there cool looking

wd - 40 is good for models my girlfriend only lets me hang them up in the garage , i got about 30 hanking up there and alot more tanks attry, trucks halftracks hanking out too on selfs the wd - 40 makes it east too air of the dust too, i guess she dont like plastic or paint ha ha ha

sorry about the grammer even at 40 i cant spell, maybe i got ad@d i need my meds , im doing a p-40 now anybody got any tips on it , like the paint job, im mixed on the pre 1941 paint job or desert paint job let me know thanks

wurger wd -40 is good for alot of stuff, but i just thought it would be a tip thats all so dont get smart, ps does poland have a airforce, or is it still burning on the ground from sept 1939, see be nice, and others will be nice too you

 

[Wurger]

wurger wd -40 is good for alot of stuff, but i just thought it would be a tip thats all so dont get smart, ps does poland have a airforce, or is it still burning on the ground from sept 1939, see be nice, and others will be nice too you

Maybe WD-40 is good for a lot of stuff but I suggest to use clear flat varnish instead of this.It gives better protection to models and decals.

As far as The Polish Air Force is concerned I think it is well.These burning debris from 1939 we sent to Logan Ohio but we haven't received any money for the scrap metal so far.Now I know why.Let me help you ,please,with this and here is a link which can increase your knowledge about the PAF.

Polish Air Force - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[joy17782]

yeah i know the polish airforce is doing ok , sorry about the coment and in logan were a farm town so we dont need scrap metal, but china might want it , anyways because i have too keep my models in the garage they go from hot too cold and so wd-40 does do them alot of good, and varnish peels off them i tried it , but thanks , like the scrap metal joke owe

 

[machine shop tom]

A couple of coats of Future floor polish will provide a long-lasting shine on your model if you want a shiny finish.

Here is a good source of info on using Future in your modeling projects:

The Complete Future

tom

 

[Wurger]

yeah i know the polish airforce is doing ok , sorry about the coment and in logan were a farm town so we dont need scrap metal, but china might want it , anyways because i have too keep my models in the garage they go from hot too cold and so wd-40 does do them alot of good, and varnish peels off them i tried it , but thanks , like the scrap metal joke owe

So it is OK.Also sorry for the joke.Your one about the China is funny.

Let's back to WD-40,I'm a bit surprised to hear that you use the kind of varnish.My friend,who keeps also his models in a garage, hasn't had any problems with them.The oil we usually use for RC servos maintenance and other complex machines.