Doug's 1/72 Academy Ju 87 G-1 - completed

[Doug Hughes]

This build is part of Peter's suggested Stuka group build. It was completed in a record time for me - 38 days. That's a tribute to the quality of the kit, and a little extra motivation from the fact that it was a group build. Thanks for suggesting this one, Peter - it's been an inspired GB choice.

The build is OOB, except that I used the Eduard canopy mask, and the propeller, spinner, spats and main wheels are resin parts from Quickboost (so not very OOB really, then!). The kit is well detailed and was an absolute pleasure to build. Even the notorious Academy decals behaved themselves impeccably.

 

[Doug Hughes]

Sorry, should have said - the build thread is here: http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/dougs-1-72-academy-ju-87-g-1.28083/

 

[peterairfix]

Great build and thanks for taking part.
And for once I am not the first to finish

 

[papa 695]

That looks great Doug

 

[dubster72]

That's excellent Doug & extra marks for you for filling in the weird depression on the left wing! I don't know when mine will be done, but I'm not tackling that

Can I ask what colours you used? Not being an aircraft person, one of the splinter camo colours looks rather brown?

Cheers

 

[flyjoe180]

Awesome Stuka Doug. Very cleanly finished.

Like Patrick, one of the splinter colours looks brownish to me, but it doesn't detract from what is otherwise a great looking result.

 

[Doug Hughes]

Can I ask what colours you used? Not being an aircraft person, one of the splinter camo colours looks rather brown?

Cheers

Colours are all Vallejo, and the one in question is 71.015 Olive Grey. It has 'RLM 71' written on the bottle, but you're absolutely right, Patrick, it does look a bit brown. I'll say the original aircraft was painted in a dodgy batch, and remember to look for a better match next time!

 

[yak face]

Top class work doug , its a testament to the quality of the build that it looks at least 1/48 scale , cheers tony

 

[dubster72]

Colours are all Vallejo, and the one in question is 71.015 Olive Grey. It has 'RLM 71' written on the bottle, but you're absolutely right, Patrick, it does look a bit brown. I'll say the original aircraft was painted in a dodgy batch, and remember to look for a better match next time!

Wouldn't be the first time that I've seen a Vallejo colour that's not quite as expected Doug! I still have nightmares about their German yellow ochre that was more like olive drab!

 

[spanner570]

Great model and superb painting Doug - It's top work whatever colour it's meant to be. I reckon the paint has reacted to the environment it finds itself in - the sun and rain, etc, etc.

Nice one.

 

[Builder]

Superb result Doug. Great canopy work and excellent finish.

 

[colin m]

I nearly missed this one Doug. The build and finish looks great, then I realised it's 1:72. Even better.

 

[john i am]

It's a little cracker Doug great work all round mate.