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Kagero Monographs 3D edition #54 (3054) Junkers Ju 87 D/G (Vol. I) Publisher: Kagero Written by: Marek J. Murawski, Marek Ryś Available here from Kagero for € 20,65 Introduction Kagero has become by far my most favorite publisher with their steady stream of 3D rendered supporting images in their publications. What we have here is the Monographs (a term indicating the description of a single subject) 3D edition covering the Ju 87 D and G variants. The second volume is also available which takes a closer look at the history of the final production ‘Dora’ versions. Actually when you buy the first volume, I recommend buying the second volume too, because the 3D rendered detailed areas of the Ju 87 are complimentary. Volume one covering the canopy, gear and external details. Volume 2 (#3055) covering cockpit (seat, gunsight) etc… Back to volume 1. This book covers the design of the Stuka, development, combat operations of the late types and offers a few biographies of crewmen. Details from the Kagero website: • 112 pages • painting schemes • 110 archive photos • 77 renders • 4 A4 sheet of scale drawings • format (sizes): (210x295 mm) • matte coated paper • soft cover binding Let’s walk through the book: Junkers Ju 87 ‘Dora’ What I can’t stand as a modeler is buying a book on a certain plane and begin hassled with the total history and development of that plane. I’m only interested in the exact type I’m planning on building. So it’s a relief to see this book starting the the development of the Ju 87 ‘Dora’. I explains the differences the D-version offered and shows pictures of these differences. Different armament, oil radiator, engine, etc… Close-up photographs show us the details of the D-1, D-3 and D-5 versions, varying from gun pod, cockpit and radio set-up. The Dora chapter ends with a couple of experimental versions. Ranging from the wing fitted personnel pods to the torpedo carrying V25 version. Junkers Ju 87 ‘Gustav’ On with the G-version developed with learnings from the Russian campaign. The most significant demand being smaller fragmentation bombs and the mounting of the 37mm BK 3,7 cannon. The latter giving the Ju 87 G the nickname ‘Kanonenvogel’. The eastern front 1942 – 1945 The next chapters deals with the theatres the Ju 87 D and G operated in. The eastern front chapter gives the modeler some great reference photographs of white washed winter scheme Stuka’s alongside a description of it’s service at the eastern front. Africa and the Mediterranean Despite the eastern front drawing the Stuka capacity away from the African and Mediterranian theater the dive bombing efforts of the remaining units became infamous among the British forces. This becomes apparent in the eye witness reports written in this chapter. Tank cracker and night assault aircraft The first Ju 87G-1’s with the 37mm canon pods were used against Russian boats behind German lines. After these successes the Stuka’s try their canons against Russian armour. This also proves to be successful and causes the pilots to become low level flying enthusiastic hunters. In foreign service This chapter deals with the service of the Ju 87 in foreign colors. Some good inspiration to model your Stuka in something other than the usual balkenkreuzen. Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Italy all had their Stuka units. But what I didn’t know some even flew with Russian, US and British insignia. Drawings Four pages offer detailed drawings in 1:72 scale (side, front and top) and it’s variants. Great for guiding your riveter! 3D renders! This is the chapter that appeals most to me. Almost 40 pages with very detailed and realistic renders of a Ju 87 D-5. Starting out with some overall views from all directions and followed by close-ups of the spinner, nose, intakes, wing-root, tail, gear and canopy. As said in the introduction, Volume 2 continues these artist renderings with cockpit and other inside detail. A taste of this is given by a last page render of the Revi gunsight… Conclusion I think you can guess by now that I am a huge fan of these series. The black and white photo’s offer inspiration and the 3D renderings offer accuracy and detail that simply can’t be seen in normal photographs. Add some detailed line drawings and I guess you’re good to go! Very highly recommended Our sincere thanks to Kagero for the review sample. To purchase directly, click HERE. Jeroen Peters

Nice one! Could really do with a figure. Squashed. Between the tracks

pfffffffff here's the periscope. Drilled through and with a copper tube inserted.

Decal time! One decal is missing from the sheet. A white line that goes on the spine, right behind the pit. No worries, I'll scourge it from somewhere else.

AB-so-lutely loving it!! Lovely finish.

Good on you! If I recall correctly the Nieuprt has an a-symmetric fuse just behind the engine and the Academy kit has not. Master casters (again I believe) do some resin upgrades, mastered by Derek Bradshaw. Might be worth taking a look at. I'm still waiting for WnW to tackle the whole Nieuport series with the Nieuport 28 as my favorite. Cheers, Jeroen

I just can't believe this anymore...

you told Dave to ignore me?

Dave. So Jim didn't only force you to take a pic of your stash (and i do hope that means a pile of boxes down there in NZ) but he also made you build your ZM 152? Did Jim choose that scheme too? pfffff

Incredible work......nice (pork) scratch building!

Future sprayed. Black done. Back in the Model Claw.

Really staring at the reference photo's. Definitely black rear of engine of this pic. Yellow bands on tail and periscope.

She's a beauty! Did you think of maybe adding a little Mig or AMMO wash to the alu parts?

Stunning as always...

As always, profiles, photo's and the instructions contradict each other. Yellow tipped tail and periscope. Black rear of engines. Guess some colors could have been added later during its testing. This photo shows the beat up appearence of the US captured 234.

Hi Ted, The canopy rivets are decals. And when you look at the real thing, that's the way to go. This plane was after it's capture indeed overpainted with a medium grey underside and OD upper. No sigh of the old markings are present.

Hahaha, It's open and I'm awake, but I don't think it's a good idea to start up the compressor until the misses is awake ) Today I'll shoot the black. Rear of engines and cockpit framing.

Thnx Jamme! Haven't see you for a while! What are you building at the moment?

Just found this color photo... Just look at the detail. Also note the holes in the side of the ailerons. I hate to see these kind of details, when it's to late to add them....

Nice one! I use PK TinyLand latches, but these look similar.

Nice one! With great detail... Friultracks on a kit like this really adds some weight don't it?

Cheers guys! Added some depth to the grey. Lighter and darker shades.

Hi Ted, Yup! Loving the cave allright. It's only when you move your stuff you realize how much you have. Really wanna keep the speed up! Cheers,J eroen

Hihihi, Thnx Grant! I guess i was kinda stoked in a nerdy kind of way Finally finished the model room. Pics later. And managed to slap some paint on the ol' 234. Next step is modulating the grey with some lighter and darker shades.

I use Bob's Buckles in combination with Gaspatch buckles. For figures you should look at Wings figures: http://www.modeldesignconstruction.co.uk/mall/departmentpage.cfm/ModelDesignConstruction/_427840/2/Aircraft%2520Figures Cheers, Jeroen