Ratch Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 History: The Ju 87 B-2 was introduced in 1939, and built at the Berlin-Tempelhof factory of the “Weser” Flugzeugbau, the Berta was supplied to the Stukagruppen from July 1940 in preparation for Adlerangriff playing an active role in the Battle of Britain. Before the attack on Britain began, a modified version, the Ju 87R, had reached some units. This was basically similar to the Ju 87B, but incorporated additional fuel tanks in the outer wing panels, each carrying 33 Imperial gallons, while provision was made for the fitting of 66 Imperial gallon under-wing tanks to the outer bomb shackles, which were situated beneath the wings. Indeed, the designation R indicated “Reichweite” (Range).Specification for Ju 87B:- 1,200h.p. Junkers Jumo 211 Da in-line. 2 x 7.9mm MG17 forward firing machine guns mounted in the wings. One 7.9mm MG17 hand operated by the rear observer. Either 1,102lb bomb beneath the fuselage, or one 551lb bomb in this position and four 110lb bombs beneath the wings.Reference:Luftwaffe Squadrons 1939-45 ISBN 1-86227-330-8 page 22 T6+GM, II Gruppe, Stukageschwader 2 Immelmann, May – July 1940, Cambrai, Guise, France.J9+BL is III.Stukageschwader I from 6 July 1940, 9 Stafel, aircraft B (in yellow). St. Pierre sur Dives then Kitzingen, Bavaria, until October. Also stated as Oblt. Otto Blumers of 9 Stafel, Stukageschwader I, based at Angers, France, summer (July – September) 1940 and St. Omer, France, (St. Pol, September – November) November 1940. Stated as an R (long range with supplementary tanks). The use of L as the designation of 9 Stafel seems peculiar to III.Stukageschwader I as other units use L for 3 Stafel. J9+BL is Ju 87B, 9/St G 1, Luftflotte 2. Pas-de-Calais. Shot down into the English Channel off Dover on 14 November 1940. W.Nr. 5641.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412724440.jpgThe instructions are two colour (like the instructions issued currently), though the painting guide is in monochrome.My reference books.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412724441.jpgI am also watching Junkers Ju87 THE INFAMOUS STUKA DIVE-BOMBER THE FLYING SCOURGE OF EUROPE - a DVD I bought some years back.I have a spare fuel tank from the 1/24 Fw 190, if I can get another I'll build the as an R (long range) variant.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412733577.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412733578.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Triggers Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Happy 1000 posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Ditto Congratulations 1000 posts since 2015 Wow.Looking forward to seeing this build progress.Remember we do this for fun John the Pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thanks guys, moving on...http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412737306.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Yesterday I collected a package from my local sorting office. Airfix had sent the whole clear runner to replace my broken canopy. Thank-you and well done Airfix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rael Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Did you paint the instrument panel or are they decals? Either way, its a magnificent job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Thanks, its all brush painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Price1707820036 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Looks spot on Ratch mate and looking forward to your next update.CheersIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Thanks Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rael Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Thanks, its all brush paintedWow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Looks like this should keep you out of mischief for some time.Instrument panel look more than great it's superb, hopefully it'll be visable when complete. Looking forward to your continuation of the build.Remember we do this for fun John the Pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Thanks for your interest guys, moving on with the sub-assemblies...http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412744203.jpgI decided to start on the crew because of the painting involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 I had a good session on her today. Started painting the crew.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412745582.jpg More cockpit work.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412745583.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412745584.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412745585.jpg And started on the Jumo 211http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412745589.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rael Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 The cockpit's looking great, very professional! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 A small update...Jumohttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412752036.jpg Pilot in summer overallshttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412752037.jpg Gunner in temperate uniformhttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412752038.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Engine looking great, if that's only supplied kit parts Airfix sure did a great job & your paint work really sets it off nicely. That gunner's seat sure looks spartan, must have been fun diving with no back-rest, hope there's something for the gunner to hold onto, & how did the gunner strap themselves in. Again nice painting of the crew.Looking forewards to seeing more.Remember we do this for fun John the Pom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 All straight from the box John, no added parts at all.Bombs painted.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412756746.jpg Here's where I am now.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412756747.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412756748.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestrat Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 That gunner's seat sure looks spartan, must have been fun diving with no back-rest, hope there's something for the gunner to hold onto, & how did the gunner strap themselves in. I was thinking that myself, the gunner hasn't got much in the way of creature comforts, I've seen more comfortable looking camping chairs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven-434888 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Looking great Ratch. The big Stuka's definitely on my build 'bucket list, so I'm following yours with plenty of pop corn and cold beers... :-)Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 Cheers guys, almost ready to close up the fuselage.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412762748.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412762749.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon g Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 what do you intend to do with the engine bay? It's nicely detailed but I found that the cowl parts weren't a great fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 I haven't got there yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 The fuselage is closed uphttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412772584.jpg The Jumo appears to be OKhttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412772581.jpg One half of the fuselage was a little short-shot, no spare bits of plastic floating about in the box.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412772582.jpg I cut some plastic card to bridge the gaphttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412772583.jpgI'll probably use Milliput to fill and shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Progress is slow and I thought it might be best to paint the undersurfaces before fitting the bomb-rack :idea: So I filled, sanded and primed.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412789644.jpg Then pre-shaded.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24726828/412789645.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 So far so good. Coming on nicely, looking foreward to seeing the final result.Remember we do this for fun John the Pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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