Junkers Ju 87 B-1

Xtradecal, 1/72 scale

Reviewed by Mark Davies

Xtradecal's 1/72 scale Junkers Ju 87 B/K/R Stuka decals
are available online from Squadron.com

It took a little longer than I expected, but Xtradecal have now released a new sheet to compliment Airfix’s new Junkers Ju87B-1 to 1/72 scale; and it has been well worth the wait with no less than 13 options being provided.

The Decals

The decals are supplied in Xtradecal’s usual polythene zip-lock bag. The instructions are very nicely produced in colour, and clearly indicate markings placement. A brief note regarding the aircraft and its station location is given for each subject, along with details of the reference used to base the drawings on. A list of Xtracolor paint codes is also provided for the colours required as well as their RLM codes.

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The decals appear superbly printed with excellent colour density and registration. The sheet reviewed here covers eleven options; some of which are quite colourful, and all interesting in my opinion.

The specific subjects covered are:

• A5+DH, 1/St.G 1, Poland Sept 1939, with pre war large Balkenkreuz;

• T6+BC, Stab/St.G 2, Bonn-Hangelar, 1940;

• T6+GM, 7/St.G 2, 1939;

• T6+EP, 6/St.G 2, with Felix motif;

• T6+JS, Stab.III/St G 2;

• T6+BS, 8/St.G 2, Poland;

• 6G+FS, 8/St.G 51, winter 1939, with pre war large Balkenkreuz;

• 6G+AR, 7./St.G 51, France, 1940, with yellow flash;

• 6G+HR, 7./St.G 51, France, 1940, with yellow flash;

• S1+AB, Hptm. Walter Sigel, Kommandeur I./St.G 76, during the Battle of Poland;

• S2+AP, 6./St.G 77, Cerkev Hptm. Herbert Pabst, and Fw. Woletz Bielaya, Name 'Anton der Zweite';

• S2+EP, 6/St.G 77, Battle of Britain, with yellow nose;

• L1+HU, IV/LG Lehrgeschwader 1.

These are superbly well produced decals. They provide some interesting markings for any of the available Ju 87B-1 in The One True Scale; and ideally compliment the recently released Airfix kit. They represent excellent value.

Highly Recommended.

Thanks to Hannants for this sample.

Text and Images Copyright © 2016 by Mark Davies
This Page Created on 27 July, 2016
Last updated 27 July, 2016

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