Ju-87G-1/2 Stuka 1/35 Border

[thug626]

No point in letting the bench cool off from the last build. With all of the Stukas I've seen built of late, I opted to start in on my Border kit. The instructions are pretty straight forward. Paint call outs are only for the exterior. Nothing on the interior. Odd! Anywho, the initial steps are for the Junker Jumo 211. So far, it is seemingly well engineered. There is an option for standard or extended wing tips, though the paint call out does not show them. Time to do some homework...










A quarter for scale.  For those of you who don't use quarters, the squares are one inch on a side.  


Thank you for looking.

Cheers
Dave

[handiabled]

Bookmarked! I've been looking at a few of the Border offerings out there with interest. They look like great kits so this should be great to watch come together with your "touches" to it

[thug626]

Dec 14, 2023 3:01:50 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Bookmarked! I've been looking at a few of the Border offerings out there with interest. They look like great kits so this should be great to watch come together with your "touches" to it

Thank you. The detail on them is pretty darn good. We shall see about the fit. So far the Jumo 211 has had no surprises for me.

[tcoat]

OH I WANT ONE!

I would do it up as if the Graf Zeppelin had been completed though.

[thug626]

Dec 14, 2023 13:37:29 GMT -5 tcoat said:

OH I WANT ONE!

I would do it up as if the Graf Zeppelin had been completed though.

Now THAT would be impressive. Not too many folded wing Stukas sitting around

[tcoat]

Dec 14, 2023 13:44:43 GMT -5 thug626 said:

Dec 14, 2023 13:37:29 GMT -5 tcoat said:

OH I WANT ONE!

I would do it up as if the Graf Zeppelin had been completed though.

Now THAT would be impressive. Not too many folded wing Stukas sitting around

They made something like 100 of them before the carrier was canceled. I presume they just used them up like the rest of them. 

[deafpanzer]

Hell yeah... count me in too!!! I have been torn about getting this kit especially that I am a huge fan of Stukas but I am trying to stay within 1/48 scale... damn my OCD! I read a lot of comments that Me-109 by Border is a disaster but nothing bad about Ju-87s so far.

[Tojo72]

Looks like a real beauty of a kit,will be checking in.

[roland66]

Cool, I'm sitting in the front row. Where's the popcorn? Is there a beer?

[thug626]

Dec 14, 2023 14:01:01 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Hell yeah... count me in too!!! I have been torn about getting this kit especially that I am a huge fan of Stukas but I am trying to stay within 1/48 scale... damn my OCD! I read a lot of comments that Me-109 by Border is a disaster but nothing bad about Ju-87s so far.

Happy to have you on board Andy. I hear ya about 1/48 scale. That being said, I’ve had a few 1/32 kit’s creep into the stash. I’ll build them…no idea where I’ll put them when I’m done.

[keavdog]

Nice! A big Stuka.! I've been eyeballing their 109 kit for a special project.
Just two weeks shy of the BSGB.

[deafpanzer]

Dec 14, 2023 15:06:20 GMT -5 thug626 said:

Dec 14, 2023 14:01:01 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Hell yeah... count me in too!!! I have been torn about getting this kit especially that I am a huge fan of Stukas but I am trying to stay within 1/48 scale... damn my OCD! I read a lot of comments that Me-109 by Border is a disaster but nothing bad about Ju-87s so far.

Happy to have you on board Andy. I hear ya about 1/48 scale. That being said, I’ve had a few 1/32 kit’s creep into the stash. I’ll build them…no idea where I’ll put them when I’m done.

Build an additional room? I figure you love this kind of work around your house. 🤣

[tcoat]

Dec 14, 2023 15:06:20 GMT -5 thug626 said:

Dec 14, 2023 14:01:01 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Hell yeah... count me in too!!! I have been torn about getting this kit especially that I am a huge fan of Stukas but I am trying to stay within 1/48 scale... damn my OCD! I read a lot of comments that Me-109 by Border is a disaster but nothing bad about Ju-87s so far.

Happy to have you on board Andy. I hear ya about 1/48 scale. That being said, I’ve had a few 1/32 kit’s creep into the stash. I’ll build them…no idea where I’ll put them when I’m done.

And THAT is why I would fold the wings!

[thug626]

Dec 14, 2023 14:58:45 GMT -5 Tojo72 said:

Looks like a real beauty of a kit,will be checking in.

Thank you. Feel free to drop in anytime. It's going together rather nicely. I should be laying down some paint for the interior within the next few days.

[thug626]

Dec 14, 2023 15:04:38 GMT -5 roland66 said:

Cool, I'm sitting in the front row. Where's the popcorn? Is there a beer?

Pick a seat anywhere you like. I'm out of popcorn, but there is beer.

[thug626]

Dec 14, 2023 15:39:50 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Nice! A big Stuka.! I've been eyeballing their 109 kit for a special project.
Just two weeks shy of the BSGB.

It's a beast. I just sized up the 1/35 cowling next to the 1/35 Hetzer I just finished up. Holy smokes! The cowl is HUGE!
I was thinking of throwing my hat into the ring for the BSGB, but I was thinking of building something else for that.

[thug626]

Dec 14, 2023 15:43:44 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Dec 14, 2023 15:06:20 GMT -5 thug626 said:

Happy to have you on board Andy. I hear ya about 1/48 scale. That being said, I’ve had a few 1/32 kit’s creep into the stash. I’ll build them…no idea where I’ll put them when I’m done.

Build an additional room? I figure you love this kind of work around your house. 🤣

I don't mind the projects, but for the last four years it has been non-stop. I've got skill sets that help, and the work has been done well (i.e. to my liking), and I've saved a bunch in labor costs. That being said, there will not be huge mondo projects this next year. There were be several smaller ones, but I would like to enjoy the spring and summer.

[thug626]

Dec 14, 2023 15:55:52 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Dec 14, 2023 15:06:20 GMT -5 thug626 said:

Happy to have you on board Andy. I hear ya about 1/48 scale. That being said, I’ve had a few 1/32 kit’s creep into the stash. I’ll build them…no idea where I’ll put them when I’m done.

And THAT is why I would fold the wings!

My last several Navy/Marine build have had their wings stowed for just that reason. Plus, it just looks cool. I've got an E-2C in 1/48 that will be built in just that manner.

[kyledehart5]

Fantastic. This will be great. I am pulling up a stump too

[406 Silverado]

I've not seen this kit yet but have heard good things about these guys kits. That folded wing Stuka looks pretty snazzy. Are there any wing fold kits available for Stukas out there?

I'm SO looking forward this this Dave.

[thug626]

Dec 15, 2023 8:02:16 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Fantastic. This will be great. I am pulling up a stump too

Thank you. If you like, chairs are available at no charge.

[thug626]

Dec 15, 2023 8:11:02 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I've not seen this kit yet but have heard good things about these guys kits. That folded wing Stuka looks pretty snazzy. Are there any wing fold kits available for Stukas out there?

I'm SO looking forward this this Dave.

I've found a couple of mislabeled parts in the instructions, but if one takes their time, it can easily be sorted out. I am not aware of any wing fold kits for the Stuka.
Glad to have you along Joe.

[thug626]

Last night at the bench was a lesson is control of ones self. I decided to get some work done on the wing, since I realized that the kit offering for harnesses is woefully inadequate. I've got a set coming from HGW.
So, Ive got both port and starboard wings mounted to the center section. The extended wing tips for the G2 are on. It's impressive, as the span is a tick over 19 inches. Here I am all impressed with how this massive wing looks, and I push back from the bench. As I do so, the wing catches my hand (still trying to figure that one out), and the wing skitters to the ground as I am backing up. The wing gets caught under the caster, and is dragged about an inch. It felt like several yards at that point, because I can hear the sound of plastic being scrapped along concrete. Knowing full well what is happening to the plastic, along with all of that exquisite detail that is being obliterated. I dropped a series of F Bombs along the way. I then immediately got to work formulating a plan to fix the carnage. The detail repair is planned out. I have several hand made tools I've not used in a while, but will work perfectly for just such repairs. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Here, I've already sanded down the proud plastic down.  


Bondo to the rescue!

[tcoat]

Dec 15, 2023 9:11:55 GMT -5 thug626 said:

 As I do so, the wing catches my hand (still trying to figure that one out), and the wing skitters to the ground as I am backing up. The wing gets caught under the caster, and is dragged about an inch. It felt like several yards at that point, because I can hear the sound of plastic being scrapped along concrete. Knowing full well what is happening to the plastic, along with all of that exquisite detail that is being obliterated. I dropped a series of F Bombs along the way. 

I have almost the exact thing happen!

[thug626]

I’ll get it fixed this weekend.

[thug626]

Dec 15, 2023 9:17:04 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Dec 15, 2023 9:11:55 GMT -5 thug626 said:

 As I do so, the wing catches my hand (still trying to figure that one out), and the wing skitters to the ground as I am backing up. The wing gets caught under the caster, and is dragged about an inch. It felt like several yards at that point, because I can hear the sound of plastic being scrapped along concrete. Knowing full well what is happening to the plastic, along with all of that exquisite detail that is being obliterated. I dropped a series of F Bombs along the way. 

I have almost the exact thing happen!

A horrible, horrible sound. 🤢🤢🤢

[reserve]

Delays, delays...I did not know Border was molding AC. I did their Panzer IV F2 awhile back and while a bit fussy was very well molded and went together without excess fuss.

Looks like excellent surface detail

[kyledehart5]

Dec 15, 2023 9:11:55 GMT -5 thug626 said:

Last night at the bench was a lesson is control of ones self. I decided to get some work done on the wing, since I realized that the kit offering for harnesses is woefully inadequate. I've got a set coming from HGW.
So, Ive got both port and starboard wings mounted to the center section. The extended wing tips for the G2 are on. It's impressive, as the span is a tick over 19 inches. Here I am all impressed with how this massive wing looks, and I push back from the bench. As I do so, the wing catches my hand (still trying to figure that one out), and the wing skitters to the ground as I am backing up. The wing gets caught under the caster, and is dragged about an inch. It felt like several yards at that point, because I can hear the sound of plastic being scrapped along concrete. Knowing full well what is happening to the plastic, along with all of that exquisite detail that is being obliterated. I dropped a series of F Bombs along the way. I then immediately got to work formulating a plan to fix the carnage. The detail repair is planned out. I have several hand made tools I've not used in a while, but will work perfectly for just such repairs. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Here, I've already sanded down the proud plastic down.  


Bondo to the rescue!

Sorry that happened but it looks like you’ve already gotten the repairs well in hand. Nice work.

[handiabled]

When I saw what happened I swore right along with you... Looks like a step backwards but I have no doubt you'll handle it just fine

[thug626]

Dec 15, 2023 10:43:22 GMT -5 reserve said:

Delays, delays...I did not know Border was molding AC. I did their Panzer IV F2 awhile back and while a bit fussy was very well molded and went together without excess fuss.

Looks like excellent surface detail

I think the Stunka was their first aircraft. The fit is quite good thus far.