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Since a topic appeared on the Trumpeter Ju87D, I'm curious about the two subject kits and I thought I'd start my own topic rather than subject that topic to scope creep. Just for my own knowledge, how does the Trumpeter Ju87D stack up to the Hasegawa Ju87D (or vice versa); the latter being somewhat difficult to acquire and expensive if found. For that matter, how do the kits fall short? I know there's no such thing as the perfect model but since I have very little knowledge of the Stuka, I'd be interested to know the pros and cons of both kits. For the sake of arguments, lets keep personal opinions out as much as humanly possible.... This is NOT, repeat NOT a manufacturer/kit bashing thread. If it turns that way, I'll ask the offending replies to be deleted and if they continue, the thread to be locked, depriving myself and the community of what I think would be beneficial information. I'm only interested in comparing and contrasting the two kits against each other and to the original article. If claims can't be backed up by credible evidence (no hearsay), I'd rather it not be brought into the discussion. I'd really like to avoid the distasteful, caustic and thread-locking replies and will ask that any such replies be deleted by the moderators (As we all know, they have the final say on the disposition on any reply). Accuracy, fidelity of details, overall fit, etc. are all good topics. Disagreement is to be expected but if it's not presented with respect, I'll also ask that it be deleted (again, if the moderators have not already acted). If there is merit in the reply, I may (again, through and at moderator discretion) ask that the author edit the post and remove the offending text and allow the rest to remain. In the end, I want the best available information distilled from the community that I can get should I decide to purchase a Ju87D kit. I have but one or two references on the 87 and they're very basic at best. I've come close to buying the Hasegawa kit a couple of times but begged off at the last second. Maybe it was for a reason? Let's hear what the you all have to say....