Junkers Ju87B-2 ‘Stuka’ Scale 1/24

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Polux

The 1/24 Airfix Stuka was always on my Xmas wish list as a kid. It's possible I may yet still build one! Till then I'm going to sit back and enjoy your build.

I have seen B2 Stukas in winter camo so you're ok to look at this option if you like.

Looking forward to the finished model.

Cheers

Paul

[stona]

Polux, as Paul says you can certainly do a B-2 on the Eastern Front in winter camouflage.

The Luftwaffe launched 'Barbarossa' not expecting to have to fight over the winter of 1941, it was all supposed to be over by then. As a result there was no permanent white lacquer available to re-camouflage aircraft in theatre. The result was a temporary white distemper type of paint applied OVER the standard 70/71 splinter scheme. This temporary white was not very durable and very quickly weathered in high traffic or high wear areas. These are probably the type of photographs you have seen.

If you are worried about which units/markings were in the East during this first winter I can certainly look them up for you

I think you'd make a great job of a winter camouflage job, I'll be interested to see what you decide to do.

Cheers

Steve

[papa 695]

Go winter Polux I would love to see it also

[Wendall]

Winter Winter Winter

[Guest]

Thank you very much for your nice comments and reply Paul and Steve!

If you are worried about which units/markings were in the East during this first winter I can certainly look them up for you

Cheers

Steve

I will be more than greateful if you can help me Steve. I have decided, I will go for the winter scheme

You know somewhere I can find good photos as a reference,please?

Thank you very much for your help guys, as always

[stona]

Here is a B-2 in the winter of '41.



You can see all the markings except the aircraft letter have been over painted which means we can't be sure of a unit or what letters were under the wings. There seems to be a rough attempt at a shark's mouth, as in this profile. St.G 2 is as good a bet as any.



These are all Ds and not suitable for your kit, but they show the winter camouflage nicely.





Cheers

Steve

[eddiesolo]

Nice work Polux and the input from the guys and information is great, loved reading it and looking at the the piccies.

Si

[Guest]

Wow Steve!! You never stop to surprise me O_o

Where you find all those great photos... ? Better keep the secret

Just two points:

First: I have to paint only the upper side, isn't it? The lower side I paint with the "hell blue" equal, no?

Second: I think this will be a serious challange... but better if I don't doubt, if not, can have problems

Thanks Steve and all you for your help and...well, for be there :P

[Guest]

Hi all.

A little update on the soil. Just some chipping effect and a green filter. Tomorrow will add some washes

Thanks

Polux

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[stona]

That looks really good!

Yes, just paint the under side normally in whichever blue you have for RLM 65. Paint the upper surfaces in the colours you have for RLM 70 and RLM 71 in the standard splinter pattern. Te white was applied over this by whatever means was available.

Here it is being sprayed.



This looks to have been applied by brush.



These are heavily weathered.







Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Hi friends!

Just a little update

Well....the cockpit is nearly done

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Thanks to all

Polux

PS: I have problems with the phone, so maybe I will be somedays without posting.....but I don't know exactly, hope I can solve it soon

[peterairfix]

I hope you get your phone sorted as i am enjoy your build and i maybe tempted to try one myself.

Peter t

[Guest]

Stunning work polux!!!!

Cheers, Andrew

[Alan 45]

Polux that is coming along nicely are those dials a decal or did you paint them on ?

[monica]

looks great Polux, very nice work, like it alot, was going to ask the same as Alan,

hope its no big problem with your phone