Grizly Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) Some old kits were (are?) pretty good. Indeed, some are even better than their modern equivalent. Take for example the Airfix 1/24 Ju-87B-2 kit. It came out about 45 years ago and, despite its age, can be transformed into an impressive model straight out of the box. Add a few extras such as the Airscale instrument panel, Eduard coloured seat belts, aftermarket or custom decals and a little extra detail between the engine and firewall, and you can build an even nicer model. How about a little icing on that proverbial cake? Add the Series 77 pilot, which just happens to be of similar vintage, and you add some size perspective to the aircraft. Edited April 3, 2021 by Grizly Wording ivanmoe, Ralph-D, Whitey and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 You did a great job! Well done on the figure as well. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunticus Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Very impressive finish, well done. We are all spoiled with new and modern kist full of details we would not dream of 45 years ago, but you sure brought thuis beauty up there with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Great work on a pretty large build! Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Neat !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Very impressive! I built that Stuka about 45 years ago too. Was a huge airplane. Had it hanging from my barracks room ceiling. I have been thinking about getting another after seeing all these great 1/24 scale build lately. Great job! Cheers...Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Excellent results on a huge kit! The old Airfix 1/24 scale kits will absorb as much work as you are willing to put in to them. You proved once again that they are worth the effort. Well-painted figures always add a sense of scale, and life. Great job! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stambaugh Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Proof that the elderly should not be overlooked. Excellent build sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizly Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 One last minute addition - the letter "A" on the forward wheel pants. Out2gtcha, MikeMaben and R Palimaka 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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