Airfix A05100 Junkers Ju-87B Stuka 1:48 Scale Military Aircraft Series 5 Model Kit

The bad:there was a lot of flashingfit was off, required putty.No swastikas for the tail, have to use aftermarket.external panel lines (not accurate for any airplane)The good:the plastic was very thick, gave the model a lot of strength and allowed extensive sanding and shaping.propeller spins nicelydetailed pilot and gunner/radioman figuresexternal rivet points (very accurate for the stuka)I got this because i wanted to build a 1:48 Ju-87 Libya Afrika Korps and this was the only 1:48 I could find, after a lot of work, it turned out nicely.

Its same as describe, product quality is great for this price(at least for me) which is quit outstanding.

I was surprised to find when I opened the box that the 1:48 was much smaller than I expected. It is still ok.

Initial perception looking at the nice artwork and packaged item, and with it being an iconic Luftwaffe Dive-Bomber of WWII, I was tempted to buy this. But, after building this model, "Beware the Wolf in Sheep clothing" comes to mind. This is an old Airfix kit that has been re-packaged to re-sell it, to boost its dwindling sales. Nothing has been done to the old molds to improve the product. It has raised rivet details...lots of them, like measles exaggerated, no finely recessed panel line details that one expects and enjoys from newer kits, thick canopies and navigation light lens and fit issues when it comes to the joints and seams of assembled parts. I had to put filler on every joint and seam to hide gaps, which were wide on the underside of the wing to fuselage roots.The Stuka dive-bomber was renowned for its intimidating fear instilling screaming sirens as it dive-bombed its targets, but, this kit doesn't include the sirens on the fronts of the wheel fairings....I ask...what is a Stuka without its sirens?!The positives about this kit are that Airfix did add extra detail to the insides of the fuselage walls, the decals are up-to-date, thin and matted down and go on excellently to give a painted on look if applied on top of a gloss clear coat then finished with a matte coat, but, there are no tail Swastikas included; I used Aeromaster after market decals to complete mine. The instructions are clear and understandable- 13 stages of assembly, the paint and decal guide is in color, which is always nice, although Airfix would gain more respect if they included top brand paint manufacturers equivalent references for those modelers that live outside of the UK and do not have access to Humbrol paints. Would I recommend this kit to the serious modeler...NO, and I wouldn't waste money on after market extras to try to enhance an aged kit when I feel that the manufacturer should be spending their money to enhance their old kit. Would I recommend this for the beginner modeler....Yes, for it will provide an exercise in developing filling, sanding, fitting and modification skills provided patience is adopted during the process. Overall...with some patience, modification work and applied skills, you can turn it around to look like a reasonable representation of the Ju87B-2 Stuka, but, if I was to model the Stuka again, I would spend the extra money on a well engineered kit with added extras that included PE and Resin enhancements.

Purchased for my elderly husband who wanted to try his hand at modelmaking! He is progressing well and enjoying the creation. May be the start of an interesting hobby!Delivery was swift and packaging secure. Would recommend this company

A fine kit. I shall enjoy building jot.Mouldings are of very good quality,and a good selection of decals.

Given the complexities of some kits this one was rather simple and suffered from flashing on part and other not fitting very well.

excellent quality. very little flash. lots of detail.

iwish i got 1/24 scale instead