1:32 Junkers Ju-87B 'Stuka' - Dive Bomber.3D Full colour Instrument Panel

Junkers Ju-87B Stuka 1:32 — a 3D instrument panel (Kits-World)

This is a full-color instrument panel printed by the relief 3D decal technique by the British maker Kits-World. It is neither an airplane model nor a photo-etched part but a detailing accessory for a plastic model of the two-seat Ju-87B dive bomber in 1:32 scale. The layered print gives the dials and the face of the panel a three-dimensional look and even the glossy instrument glasses that a brush cannot manage.

The real subject

The Ju-87B was an early production type of the legendary German dive bomber from the beginning of the Second World War. Its distinguishing marks were the fixed landing gear in aerodynamic spats and the sirens whose wail accompanied the diving attacks. An accurately rendered cockpit is among the most prized details on this machine.

Application tips

• Clean the part in the cockpit and even it out with a flat color, so that the decal adheres well.
• Seat the relief decal in place and press it gently; using a decal softener helps it follow the shape of the part.
• A final matte or semi-gloss varnish evens the surface out, and the instrument glasses can be brought out with a drop of gloss varnish.

Who it is for

• Builders of Ju-87B models in 1:32 scale who want a rich cockpit with no painting.
• Modelers who prefer a decal to photo-etch and resin.
• Beginners and advanced modelers alike who are saving time on detailing.

This is a detailing decal, not a kit. Paints, glue and the base model are not included in the package.