1:48 Junkers JU-87B Stuka

Italeri Junkers Ju 87B Stuka 1:48

An injection-molded plastic kit of the legendary German Junkers Ju 87B Stuka dive bomber in 1:48 scale from the manufacturer Italeri. The model offers a well-worked cockpit, a faithful inverted gull wing, fixed landing gear with aerodynamic wheel spats and several marking options.

The real subject

The Ju 87 Stuka (short for the German Sturzkampfflugzeug, meaning dive bomber) was one of the best known symbols of the German blitzkrieg. The B version was the early combat variant used during the campaign in Poland and in the Battle of Britain. The two-seat machine attacked in a steep dive and dropped its bomb with high accuracy; famous were the sirens nicknamed Jericho trumpets, which gave out a wailing sound during an attack for psychological effect. The characteristic inverted gull wing and the fixed landing gear make the Stuka instantly recognizable.

Building and painting tips

First assemble and paint the cockpit with its two-seat canopy, and only then close the fuselage up. Mask the cockpit glazing before painting so that it stays clear. Give care to the external stores – the bomb crutch and the landing gear spats. Glue the parts with liquid modeling cement for plastic; a primer and spraying with an airbrush are recommended. Bring out the panel lines with a wash and even everything out at the end with a matte varnish.

Who the model is for

• collectors of German aircraft of the Second World War
• modelers with a liking for the aircraft of the Battle of Britain
• intermediate and experienced builders
• fans of iconic machines with an unmistakable silhouette

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.