Stuka Dive Bomber Ju87G-1

The Stuka was designed as a dive bomber and in that role it performed well as long as it had supporting aircover. This kit brings this iconic aircraft to life, at a very reasonable price. The instructions are clear and the build enjoyable. Just be sure to have modeling putty and sand paper on hand to deal seams and fit issues. A little extra effort and you will have a very fine representation of this, perhaps the most recognizable aircraft of WWII.

This was an excellent kit for the price. The pieces fit well and had minimal flash. I used very little putty and the directions were clear and easy to follow. I would recommend this kit for beginners and experienced modelers.

You can skip reading Stuka Pilot and just build the model, first issued in the late 1960s, and you'll get a keen sense of the tank buster Stuka. It has slightly extended wingtips compared to B-Stukas, and its underside is innocent of bombs and dive brakes. Its presence is striking. Those two big tank-buster cannon were all it could carry. They were highly effective against Soviet tanks. But Oberst Rudel, the author, whose outfit got the only G-Stukas to see action (if his memoir is to be believed), said they had to send out the tank busters escorted by other Stukas to get them home safely. Think of it, how poor is your state if you need another Stuka for an escort? I'm finishing one now, with some of my last RLM 70-71-65 from Model Master. My first Stuka was a Lindberg kit, dismal but the only game in town back then. I recommend the Hasegawa and Airfix kits equally for B-Stukas. For a D/G Stuka, the old Monogram here is clean and easy, enjoyable to build and impressive to see when it's finished.