EXCELLENT NEW IMAGES of the 1:48 scale Junkers Ju 87 B-1 dive bomber arrived today. Detail shots show the kit to be a must-build for World War II aircraft fans.
SMN report: A bigger scale enables so much more detail to be included in a kit. And the 1:48 scale Airfix Ju 87 B-1 looks to be a good example of that extra value. Note (
below) the engine and removable wing panels that add touches of realism, also the careful lines of rivets on the upper surfaces of the wings.
Rear shot (
below) shows trailing edge wing detail nicely. Note the provided Spanish Condor Legion markings.
Assorted ordnance (
below) is provided for hanging under the wings and fuselage. Sliding canopy sections for the two-man crew allow the cockpit area to be seen easily.
Markings provided (
below) with the Airfix 1:48 scale Junkers Ju 87 B-1 are for the Luftwaffe and Condor Legion. We're betting the latter will be the finishing choice for many model makers.
The 1:48 scale Airfix Ju 87 B-1 looks well up to the standard of new kits from this company. It'll be interesting to compare it with
the even bigger 1:24 scale kit that's presently available.
Pictures courtesy Airfix. Click here for more information.
