Ju 87G-2 Build Thread
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Step 1 of the instructions covers the assembly of the instrument panel
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The kit offers 2 options for the IP. The first is a simple set of decals and the second is some detailed PE over decals for the dials. The panel itself consists of 2 components that are sandwiched together to provide a nice 3D feel
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Two sets of decals are provided. The one for the decal-only panel option having the background color while the ones for use with the PE having only the dials. NOTE: The numbering for the decals on the instructions is incorrect.
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In addition to the kit options, we also have the color PE set from Eduard provided in the 49324 detail set
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The PE provided with the kit is somewhat thicker than usual and cannot be cut with normal scissors. I resorted to a strong craft knife on a wooden block to remove it
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The parts for the kit PE option ...
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... and the parts for the Eduard PE option
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Assembling the Eduard PE is a simple case of sticking the 3 parts together with some PVA glue. The advantage of using PVA glue is that you can flood the area and the glue will dry clear as 'glass' in the dials
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For the kit PE option, we start by priming the PE ...
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... followed by a coat of RLM66
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I opted for a lacquer based primer to allow me to try out a bit of reverse washing. Rather than trying to paint the raised areas black, I use a little acrylic thinners on a cotton bud to remove the RLM66 and let the black primer show through
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A spot or two of color are added ...
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... and then various weathering products applied
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I've used Flory White wash to lighten the panel and provide some definition ...
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... followed by a little dry-brushing with metalizers
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At this point, we can do a comparison of the 3 panel options ...
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... although, to be honest, the decal only option was never a contender. In reality, it's down to the 2 PE options
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In the end I opted to go with the painted up kit PE simply because the Eduard PE for the Hasegawa kit is a different shape and size and might have looked odd in this kit
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Next up, the gunsight needs to be added to the top of the panel. In the kit, this is a clear part that requires the lower part to be painted black
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Eduard has some additions to make here. Time for some small fiddly parts. Fortunatly spares of both parts are provided
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The Eduard changes are certainly an improvement
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And so, with great care, the gunsight is added.
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Although I'm not using the Eduard panel, I decided to add a few of the switches and levers provided
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And now GREAT care needs top be taken when handling this part. Perhaps I should have left the small parts till later 🙂
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The next step on the IP is to add the combing, which is a PE part that requires a little bending ...
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... and then a spot of paint. Once again this is primed and then a dash of RLM66 added
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The kit rudder pedals are supposed to attach to the back of the panel with 2 pins, which are conspicuous by their absence on my part. While this is not a major issue for me, as I intend to use the Eduard supplied pedals, I still wanted to show what the kit parts look like for comparison. So ...
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... a couple of styrene rods added and some Mr. Metal metalizer later ...
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... and the panel now has it's combing and the kit rudder pedals
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The funny thing with rudder pedals is that you very seldom get to see them in the completed model so I could have left the kit pedals as they were and nobody would be any the wiser. But I would know! So, time to add the Eduard pedals, starting with the individual pedals in Ikea form 🙂
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The heel rest and the toe straps are rounded over a conveniently sized tool ...
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... and when bent into place, we have a rudder pedal
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The pedals are mounted on a frame that requires some complex bending to get into shape
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After a few missteps and nearly breaking the part due to bending the wrong way too many times, we have our framework
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Simply attach the pedals to the frame ...
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... throw some paint at it ...
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... and attach to the panel.
So, here we are, 38 shots into the gallery and we've just completed the FIRST STEP in the instructions 😄
So, here we are, 38 shots into the gallery and we've just completed the FIRST STEP in the instructions 😄
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2 21 August 2016, 15:42