Hans Rudel project Complete

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Hard to believe, but i have built a German aircraft since my Do 24 back in June. So i guess its time to catch up a bit.

I have been waiting to do this build for around 20 years, and it is a tribute to both the man, Oberst Hans Ulrich Rudel, Germanys highest decorated serviceman in WW2,

and the machine, the Ju 87.

And there will be an Fw 190 thrown in for good measure.

My original plan all those years ago was to build 4 of Rudels aircraft in 1/72nd scale. But back in the mid/late 90’s i wasn’t online and finding info on some of Rudels aircraft, especially the early ones was not easy. Even now its tricky. But the time i was ready to begin, life took a change in direction and i stopped building for 5 years. Soon after i came back in 2008 i started adding 32nd German aircraft to the collection, and this son included 2 for this project. And since then, it has grown some more. So the original 4 kits has now grown into 8 kits, a bust and a 32nd figure.

Now i finaly have the space to display this, its finaly time to get it started.

So, because of that, i will be breaking the build into stages. Each stage will be broken up into 4 weeks building then onto somthing else then back for 4 weeks. And i’ll take a break of a few months between each stage. So, i am expecting this to take between 18 to 24 months to complete. So i better get started.

Stage 1 will be the opriginal build of 4 kits in 72nd scale. There’s 2 Fujimi kits, Rudel’s Ju 87R-2 that he was flying in Sept 1941 in which he jointly bombed and sank the Soviet battleship Marat.

And his Ju 87D-5 from the summer of 43. This was pictured with Rudel at the controls, engine running and the rest of the unit lined up next to him ready for take off.

And 2 from Academy. Probably Rudels best known aircraf is the Ju 87G-2 he was flying in the winter of 44/45. I believe this is the aircraft he was flying in Feb 45 when he was injured in the right leg which was then amputated below the knee.

There is a pic of this aircraft with white winter camo and i will be partially applying that, i hope.

And finally, his Fw 190D-9.

These will all be built together.

Then, after a break, stage 2. This will be 2 1/32nd Hasegawa kits. The same 87G-2, this time without the winter camo.

And again, the 190D-9.

These wil be done one at a time, Kanonvogel first.

3rd and final stage is a bt of a mix. 2 More 87G-2’s, Hasegawa’s 48th kit, and yes, i did buy this myself.

And Eduard’s 144 kit.

Mitches 1/9th bust. Fortunatly i got this notlong after it came out and they were still doing them with their awards.

And last but of course not least, a 1/32nd metal figure. This came with the first boxing’s of the Hasegawa 32nd G-2. Unforunatly mine didn’t, but a member here, dre, sent me this a few years back.

And there it is. Theres a few projects i have wanted to do since the 90’s. This is definatly the biggest, and along with the DFS 230 i have already done, the most important.

I hope you will stick it out and pop in now and again. I will be starting tomorrow so hopfully will have an update next weekend. And if you have any ideas suggestions or any info on Rudels aircraft, please don’t keep it to yourself.

Completed builds.

1/72nd (More pics page 4)

Ju 87R-2

Ju 87D-5

Ju 87G-2

Fw 190D-9

1/32nd

Ju 87G-2

Fw 190D-9

1/48th Ju 87G-2

1/9th Bust

1/32nd figure & dog with 144 Ju 87G-2

And the complete collection.

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Bish,

It looks like you have a full plate! I didn’t knoe Rudel flew a 190. I thought he stuck to the 87. I need to do some reserch on him I guess.

Looking forward to your builds.

Steve

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He was one of the few Stuka pilots who didn’t convert to the 190 I think the main reason he finally did was because it was easier to fly with an artifical leg. Though he did still fly Stuka’s on occasion.

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Holy macaroni and cheese Batman!!! [:O] Bish…that is an undertaking to say the least, but will be an absolute AWESOME build(s) when you are done.[:D[ Wow! I will be watching this for sure! Will you make bases for each one too?

Bobby

P.S. I think you have a one man Group Build my friend!

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Ye, maybe i should do my own badge [:D]

The 4 72nd will all be dio’s, the rest just on a bases.

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This is such an inspirational build! The undertaking is massive, I will be humbly following this massive build! Thank you for taking the time out in sharing this project with us!

Toshi

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This is going to be fun to watch.

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Love the concept…and am gobsmacked by the scope of the project! Looking forward to following your builds with admiring interest.

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Your gobsmacked. How do you think i feel [:D]

But, i’ve started now so to late to turn back. Thanks for looking in guys

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Looks like a really cool project Bish. It’s going to be fun watching all this come together.

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Thanks Bob, i just hope its fun doing it [:D]

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WOWZERS !! You certainly are ambitious this year so far. Holy cow. I need to get my builds moving along, I’m being left in the dust. This is gonna be an epic build to follow.

BK

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Thanks BK. Though as i mentioned, i am guessing on 18/24 months. I will be happy if i get the 4 72nd and the 32nd 87 done this year. We will see [;)]

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Will be a very interesting project,I believe he damaged two battleships and sank a cruiser besides all of his tank busting.

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Bish,

What can I say but… BRAVO Sir!! I have a lot of GB’s to catch up on…but I will be watching as you progress on these outstanding builds. Enjoy friend.

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Awesome Bish… I have a Rudel Stuka G coming up later in the year. It has to be in the winter camo scheme. I’ll be tuned in…

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Thanks for checking inguys.

Tonby, ye, i knowhe damaged a fewships. I am not sure if the Marat iscounted asasinking orjust damageasit was towed away.

lawdog, which one are you doing. I have seen models and colour plates with a nice sprayed white wash. But the photo i have seen clearly shows a brushed painted one so i am going to try that.

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You are one ambitious s.o.b. I hope everything flows according to plan. Eyes on.

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I like a challenge. [:D]

2 pits down, 2 to go. So should have a first update tomorrow night.

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Impressive. Most impressive.

I look forward to watching the builds sir!