Stuka = Sturzkampfflugzeug
Finally, we have a GB dedicated to one of the most recognisable aircraft of WW2.
The Ju 87 was designed by Hermann Pohlmann. Entering service in 1936, it fist saw action in the Spanish civil war, were the German’s put into practice their ideas of modern warfare in which the Stuka played a vital role.
Even though the Ju 87 proved vulnerable to enemy fighters during the Battle of Britain, its continued to play a vital role in the battle to come and despite being outdated and many ground attack units switching to Fw 190’s, the Ju 87 struggled on until the very last days of the war, and it continued to be the mount of the highest decorated German of WW2, Oberst Hans-Ulrich Rudel.
Easily identified by its crooked wing and fixed undercarriage, one of the most well known feature’s of the aircraft was its sound. With a propeller driven siren at the top of each wheel spat, known as the Jericho Trumpet, these would scream as the aircraft dived towards its target and could strike fear into the enemy troops below.
So, this is the official build thread for the Ju 87 GB. A number of people have shown an interest in this. The build will begin on April 1st (no, its not a joke) and run until March 31st 2015.
So what do you need to take part.
Firstly, and most important. You nee a kit of a Ju 87 Stuka. It can be any scale, yes, even none 1/72nd. You can add as many extras as you want or just build it as it comes. Any markings, including captured, and can be an operational version (even one with Skis [whstl]) or a proposed one. As long as its a Ju 87.
Second, you need the time to build it amongst all the other great GB’s going. Please, no drop out’s, [;)]
Thirdly, a camera would be really handy, lots of progress pics would be very nice.
Partially started kits are ok, within reason of course. And finally, no cross overs please. The Stuka deserves a place of its own and doesn’t share.
This is the badge, take it as soon as you sign up.
And that’s it. So sign up any time you like and have some fun.
And to help you along the way, crank the sound up and press play, if your nerves can stand it.
