Airfix Junkers Ju87B Stuka 1:72 A03087
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Airfix Junkers Ju87B Stuka 1:72 A03087
Although started a little while back, this one has been delayed due to a certain pair of horses and a cart.....anyway, I finally got it finished last night and photographed today.
It's a great little kit, plenty of detail OOB, and for me no fit issues that I noticed
All paint is acrylic from the usual suspects and applied by brush as it is too cold/damp for the airbrush.
It's a great little kit, plenty of detail OOB, and for me no fit issues that I noticed
All paint is acrylic from the usual suspects and applied by brush as it is too cold/damp for the airbrush.
Best wishes
Jim
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Re: Airfix Junkers Ju87B Stuka 1:72 A03087
Lovely, Iggie.
The acrylic brushed nicely. What brand and any tips, please?
David
The acrylic brushed nicely. What brand and any tips, please?
David
Re: Airfix Junkers Ju87B Stuka 1:72 A03087
Two thumbs up
Besting 60 years of mediocre building of average kits in the stand off scale
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That's an unbelievable finish for brush painting. A fantastic build altogether.
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That's a great looking build Jim - You got a great finish on it.
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Re: Airfix Junkers Ju87B Stuka 1:72 A03087
Nice job on the Stuka. I built the old (1960s?) Airfix 1/72 Stuka as a kid; this new one is soooooo much better!
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Nice Stuka!
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Very nice
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Re: Airfix Junkers Ju87B Stuka 1:72 A03087
Splendid build of what looks like a very good kit.
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Thank you folks!
No real tips to be honest, I don't thin them too much for brushing, but they don't want to be too thick either. I add some flow enhancer and use a wide flat brush whenever possible. Work quickly to avoid a dry edge developing
The paint is Humbrol acrylic for the top-sides and Revell Aqua on the underside.dwomby wrote:Lovely, Iggie.
The acrylic brushed nicely. What brand and any tips, please?
David
No real tips to be honest, I don't thin them too much for brushing, but they don't want to be too thick either. I add some flow enhancer and use a wide flat brush whenever possible. Work quickly to avoid a dry edge developing
Best wishes
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
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If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
Re: Airfix Junkers Ju87B Stuka 1:72 A03087
Stupendous Stuka iggie,well tidy mun.
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Re: Airfix Junkers Ju87B Stuka 1:72 A03087
I too remember the original Airfix Stuka: this really is a completely different model. You have certainly done it real justice - a little gem if ever i saw one.
Re: Airfix Junkers Ju87B Stuka 1:72 A03087
As others have commented, you did an outstanding job of painting that little marvel. On par with a quality die cast, imho.
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Re: Airfix Junkers Ju87B Stuka 1:72 A03087
Wonderful result, Jim, though I think these photos could be improved to show some contrast.
I have got one of these kits, but I am determined to first build the previous Airfix generation of Stuka, which also seems quite nice, and which I have not built before (I also found the previous generation Airfix 1/48 Stuka to be a fine kit, and was very surprised to see a new tool when there are so many other potential subjects ).
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I have got one of these kits, but I am determined to first build the previous Airfix generation of Stuka, which also seems quite nice, and which I have not built before (I also found the previous generation Airfix 1/48 Stuka to be a fine kit, and was very surprised to see a new tool when there are so many other potential subjects ).
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Re: Airfix Junkers Ju87B Stuka 1:72 A03087
Great-looking Stuka, but the fin is so bare without the swastika! It would really be improved by adding the missing markings from one of the various aftermarket sheets. Other than that, an excellent rendition of the truly ugly variant of the Ju-87.
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