Wednesday, November 3

Preview update: New details of the details of Border Model's 1/35th scale Ju 87 G1/G2 Stuka

Border Model's Ju-87 Stuka in 35th scale is set for release at the end of this year (not long now kids). We have some more information on the kit, the surface details & the extras in the special, first edition in our updated preview...

Preview update: New details of the details of Border Model's 1/35th scale Ju 87 G1/G2 Stuka

Ju 87 G1/G2 Stuka
From Border Model
Kit No # BF002
1/35th scale
2 marking choices
Clear parts & Photo-etch included.
Price: $75 USD from Hobbylink Japan
Expected in January 2022
The Kit: Border Model's 1/35th scale Ju 87 G1/G2 Stuka
The kit is certainly on the way, with it listed at Hobbylink Japan for $75 USD with an expected to release in January 2022. There is also a bonus for the first edition boxing (as there was with the Bf-109 kit).

This kits' confirmed features:
- It is a completely new mould kit and in 1/35th scale
- The kit comprises approximately 350 parts
- The kit makes either the Ju 87 G1 or G2 variants, with the two Flak 18 37mm cannon pods
- There are two marking choices in this boxing. One of them is the "GS+MD" - seen here below during gun alignment.
- There are clear parts included. The image below does not show clear parts (but it is a render)
- Photo-etch is of course included, and smaller details like gunsights, seatbelts etc are rendered in brass.
- Of course, the full cockpit is included, both in front and rear, with gunner's & pilot's controls, communications and weapons all well detailed.
- The cowlings can be removed and the Jumo 211J engine is precisely detailed.
The screw access panel on the tail and the rivet details in different dimensions and shapes are impressive.
You can see the raised and recessed detail on the tail of this Stuka
The top of the wing with the deleted gun bay access pod and access hatches are shown here...
The wing rivet and access panel details...
Details of the rivets on the underside of the aircraft...
- Limited edition (first run) kit bonus: Ace Stuka pilot `Hans Ulrich Rudel` resin figure
More on this kit when it comes to market in January. For more on Border Models products look at their website