Hasegawa 1/32 Junkers JU87D STUKA

[Vaughan]

Thanks for that Steve.

Since posting the photos I had a go at repairing the underwing Balkenkreuz lightly masking it to spray in some black. It didn't turn out to be such a good idea and once I removed the tape it took the decal with it.:sad:

I have completely removed it and resprayed with RLM65. I now have a blank canvas to start again. Obviously I don't have a replacement decal so will have a go at masking and create one any hints tips tutorials wouldn't go a miss.

Vaughan

[stona]

Masking those crosses with the white/black outline is difficult without pre-cut masks like "Miracle masks".

I'll be home on Monday for a couple of days and might (I think I saw some when filing decals a few weeks ago) have some decals I can send you if you can wait.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Great work Vaughan...

Roman

[Guest]

yea i see what u mean but that snake is wowser might be worth keeping an eye on that for if i do a stuk,free hand i like

mobear

[stona]

I don't want to hijack Vaughan's thread,but if you like the snake Stuka here's one I did earlier.

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/aircraft-pictures/14183-finished-1-32-stuka-well-less-than-tenner.html

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

thnx steve for that,you certainly did it proud,

mobear

[Guest]

Learnt something else today gonna have to make some room in there some how.

Cheers

Martin

[Guest]

Very nice Vaughan. Crisp & professional.

On the decal thing. When I did my "shelf airfield" I made up name labels & used the RAF roundels Greek cross. I got these, free, from a download. Cannot find quickly at present. They were very high quality graphics. If I can sort out later I will post. They may be of use.

Laurie

[Vaughan]

Hi Steve that would be great if could find some decals I'm happy to wait.:smile:

Vaughan

[Vaughan]

Hi All things have gone a bit quiet at the moment as the Hasegawa replacement service have not come up with the decals. Steve is kindly sending me some spare decals that he has so will get on the case when they arrive.

Vaughan

[Guest]

Looks like i missed this one mate. Top marks. I know you guys think i do some amazing stuff but in return you guys never cease to amaze me to.

Top marks

Andy

[Vaughan]

Hi All

Still not finished I'm afraid. The decals that Steve sent me arrived today but are smaller than the originals( thanks for sending them). So I'm unsure where to go on this one. I could remove the other decal,which would be a real pain and awkward to do with all the dangly bits already fitted, and start from scratch with both the decals but I then have the issue with the decals on the air breaks not matching up. The rest of the Stuka is finished and weathered, or do I just leave it as it is. Anybody's thoughts on this one?.

Vaughan

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[Vaughan]

Hi All

I finally took the plunged and removed the other decal and started with a complete new canvas on both sides. I had a few problems with the decals that Steve sent me. I don't know if they got bent or folded in the post but they did start to split when they were wetted prior to applying but all came good in the end. A small amount of touching up was needed. I have given them a coat of kear and subsequently weathered with a dark wash. So that leaves just a final flat coat and I will then post the finished Stuka in Aircraft Pictures.

Vaughan

[Guest]

Vaughan looking forward to seeing the finished pics,glad to hear you got the decals sorted.

[Vaughan]

The Stuka is finished and I have posted the photos in Aircraft Pictures

Vaughan