Stuka ??

lynz · 16-01-2008

Hi all, im wondering if anyone could help me

The thing is my dad is really wanting the Stuka - scale 1:72, but I have no idea what the number/letter is after Stuka I was sure it was E70 but it seems not to be, anyway I would ask my dad, but im hoping to get it for his birthday so dont really want to ask.

Thank you for any help

alan2525 · 17-01-2008

Junkers Ju 87? As far as I know there where only a few variants of the Stuka, Ju 87 A, Ju 87 D etc.

I prefer the variant that had the two long barreled 37mm cannon under the wings that actually projected beyond the front of the aircraft - Ju 87 G

Just go for that one because even in diminutive 1/72nd it'd still look impressive!

AerynPk · 17-01-2008

The name is Junkers-JU87-B Stuka.
Hope this helps. If you want the Airfix site shows the information about the Stuka.
The link is for the 1:72 scale which is very small and you can barely get any detail on it.
http://www.airfix.com/airfix-product...-stuka-a03030/

You can purchase the model anywhere that does scale models shops i know are Hobbycraft and Laurence Matthews. They have an incredible range it is personally my favourite shop. Also the gadget shops and toy zone shops also sell them.

**GEEDUBBYA** · 17-01-2008

Howdy Lynz,

Firstly, welcome to the forum, we are glad to have you here. seemed to have missed your introduction.
I agree with Alan, the JU-87 G is the aircraft to get, set up as the original "Tank buster", this was not so much a dive bomber as a close in, ground attack support aircraft. It had the two below wing mounted anti tank cannons and if i am not mistaken, still carried a 250 pound (maybe 500 pound but not sure) bomb centerline of the fuselage. Between the Cannons, the bomb and the wailing sirens installed on all stukas that gave them that "scream" as they dove at their targets, i am sure the real aircraft was impressive, I know for a fact the model in 1:48th scale of the G version is equally impressive.
However, I am partial to 1:48th scale myself, although a tank busting stuka in anyscale always catches my eye.

However, this is your gift to your father, being a B-day present, its a personal thing so I am not going to tell you to get the "G" version.
So, lol you are on your own as to which you actually get. If you need help finding a model, just ask and i can point you in the direction of manufacturers and even some online distributors of this kit and other versions.

Have a good day and again, welcome to the forum,

Greg aka GEEDUBBYA (GW)

**rjwood_uk** · 17-01-2008

as far as i know in 1/72 Airfix make the B model, Italeri aslo make the b model as well as the D, academy make the G (which is by far the easiest, most accurate and best fit out them all)

or if you want to go big, hasegawa make the G and the D, revell make the G and the R, academy make the R,

and even bigger, Airfix make a B model in 1/24 and hasegawa make the B model in 1/32.

just to keep your options open lol.

**Bunkerbarge** · 17-01-2008

So as you can see there is plenty of choice out there!

Do you think you could find out what your father own preferences are with a few crafty questions? Is it a particular model from his own younger days that he remembers? If this is the case it would narrow the possibilities down a bit.

When I was a teenager I made the Revel 1/32nd one with the big snake down the side. I was really impressed with that kit as up till that point I had only made 1/72nd stuff.

alan2525 · 17-01-2008

Regarding Scale - I still like some of the 1/72 scale kits, a really nicely finished 1/72 model will still make for some very pleasing results if done well. The larger scales really need a lot of extra work on super detailing, painting, and after market parts to make them worth justifying their larger size!

Although a 1/24 Airfix Stuka with scratchbuilt parts to make a Ju 87 G conversion could certainly be impressive!!

lynz · 21-01-2008

Thanks for all the replies.

GEEDUBBYA - I definately done an introduction....maybe I posted in wrong section

After speaking with my father he has said it is infact scale 1:24 as opposed to the 1:72, my mistake, also it was from his younger days, he built it but it was given away by a relative by mistake

Thanks again

**Bunkerbarge** · 21-01-2008

Then it was almost certainly the Airfix 1/24th Stuka. I'm not even sure if there has ever been any other in this scale and certainly not in the time you are referring to.

A lot of suppliers still stock this kit, although in a more modern box, have a look at these:

http://www.bathmodelcentre.com/catal...oducts_id=2531

http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/124-...source=Froogle

http://www.fasttrackmodels.co.uk/pro...oducts_id=3834

http://www.modernmodels.com/airfix001.htm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AIRFIX-1-24-JUNKERS-JU87B-2-STUKA_W0QQitemZ190168639744QQihZ009QQcategoryZ1189 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQ cmdZViewItem

and if you want an authentic original one have a look at this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-AIRFIX-JUNKERS-87B-STUKA-1-24-SCALE-1970S_W0QQitemZ160182398429QQihZ006QQcategoryZ1189 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQ cmdZViewItem

maninblack · 21-01-2008

hi lynz
here are some pics of my 1/24 scale stuka hope this helps
maninblack