Ju 87G-2 Build Thread
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August 21, 2016Step 1 of the instructions covers the assembly of the instrument panel2
August 21, 2016The 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 feel3
August 21, 2016Two 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.4
August 21, 2016In addition to the kit options, we also have the color PE set from Eduard provided in the 49324 detail set5
August 21, 2016The 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 it6
August 21, 2016The parts for the kit PE option ...7
August 21, 2016... and the parts for the Eduard PE option8
August 21, 2016Assembling 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 dials9
August 21, 2016For the kit PE option, we start by priming the PE ...10
August 21, 2016... followed by a coat of RLM6611
August 21, 2016I 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 through12
August 21, 2016A spot or two of color are added ...13
August 21, 2016... and then various weathering products applied14
August 21, 2016I've used Flory White wash to lighten the panel and provide some definition ...15
August 21, 2016... followed by a little dry-brushing with metalizers16
August 21, 2016At this point, we can do a comparison of the 3 panel options ...17
August 21, 2016... although, to be honest, the decal only option was never a contender. In reality, it's down to the 2 PE options18
August 21, 2016In 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 kit19
August 21, 2016Next 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 black20
August 21, 2016Eduard has some additions to make here. Time for some small fiddly parts. Fortunatly spares of both parts are provided21
August 21, 2016The Eduard changes are certainly an improvement22
August 21, 2016And so, with great care, the gunsight is added.23
August 21, 2016Although I'm not using the Eduard panel, I decided to add a few of the switches and levers provided24
August 21, 2016And now GREAT care needs top be taken when handling this part. Perhaps I should have left the small parts till later 🙂25
June 11, 2021The next step on the IP is to add the combing, which is a PE part that requires a little bending ...26
June 11, 2021... and then a spot of paint. Once again this is primed and then a dash of RLM66 added27
June 11, 2021The 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 ...28
June 11, 2021... a couple of styrene rods added and some Mr. Metal metalizer later ...29
June 11, 2021... and the panel now has it's combing and the kit rudder pedals30
September 4, 2021The 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 🙂31
September 4, 2021The heel rest and the toe straps are rounded over a conveniently sized tool ...32
September 4, 2021... and when bent into place, we have a rudder pedal33
September 4, 2021The pedals are mounted on a frame that requires some complex bending to get into shape34
September 4, 2021After a few missteps and nearly breaking the part due to bending the wrong way too many times, we have our framework35
September 4, 2021Simply attach the pedals to the frame ...36
September 4, 2021... throw some paint at it ...37
September 4, 2021... 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 😄
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